Working together
An overview of YouTube's resources for creators
Thanks for creating with YouTube
While you're busy making amazing videos, we're working hard to keep them streaming seamlessly and to grow the collective YouTube audience (we just checked—it's over a billion). Below is a snapshot of some tools and resources to help you through different stages of your creative journey.
The first step is to verify your channel to unlock advanced product features.
| Here's what we've got for you | All creators | Verified channels | Partners with 75,000 cumulative watch hours over the last 90 days |
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Free, unlimited HD uploads |
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Audience engagement features: comments, subscribers, social features |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Custom channel branding |
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Creator Playbook with tips and best practices |
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Help Center resources |
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Advanced product features (custom thumbs, series playlists, Associated Websites & Merch Annotations, Live) |
✓ | ✓ | |
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Eligible to apply for advanced programs (YouTube Space access and development programs) |
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Strategic and technical support |
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Policies
Access to YouTube features—including those described above—always requires good standing and compliance with Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. If you are a YouTube Partner, we also expect you to comply with our Partner Program Policies. The eligibility guidelines above are not guarantees of continued access. YouTube may change the service or how certain features work, and may terminate access to features in its sole discretion. Admission to the YouTube Partner Program varies by country; learn more about which process applies to you or simply get started.
Nonprofit program
Does your organization have a compelling story to tell? If you’re a nonprofit partner, tell your organization's story through videos on YouTube.
