If you are a YouTube content creator, you probably know how important it is to monetize your videos with Google AdSense.
AdSense is a program that allows you to earn money from displaying ads on your videos.
But what if you want to change your AdSense account on YouTube?
Maybe you have a different account that you prefer to use, or maybe you want to switch to a new one for some reason.
Whatever the case, changing your AdSense account on YouTube is possible, but it requires some steps and conditions.
In this article, I will show you how to change your AdSense account on YouTube, and what you need to know before you do it.
Why Change Your AdSense Account on YouTube?
There are many reasons why you might want to change your AdSense account on YouTube.
For example, you might have:
- Created a new AdSense account with a different email address or payment method.
- Linked your YouTube channel to a wrong or inactive AdSense account by mistake.
- Decided to use a different AdSense account for different YouTube channels.
- Encountered some issues or problems with your current AdSense account.
Whatever your reason, changing your AdSense account on YouTube can help you manage your earnings and payments more efficiently and conveniently.
How to Change Your AdSense Account on YouTube?
Before you change your AdSense account on YouTube, you need to make sure that you meet some requirements.
First, you need to be approved for the YouTube Partner Program, which means that you have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months.
Second, you need to have an active AdSense account that is not linked to any other YouTube channel.
Third, you need to wait at least 32 days since you last changed your AdSense account on YouTube.
If you meet these requirements, you can follow these steps to change your AdSense account on YouTube:
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- Select the Earn section on the left menu.
- Under YouTube Partner Program Options, you’ll see details about the AdSense account that you currently have linked with your YouTube channel.
- Select Change to be redirected to AdSense.
- You’ll need to enter your password and re-authenticate using your chosen method. Learn how to re-authenticate your YouTube account.
- You’ll be taken to AdSense to link your existing account or create a new one.
- Existing account: If you’re already an AdSense publisher, you need to sign in with the Google account that you use to access your existing AdSense account. Keep in mind that this may be different from the login credentials that you use to log in to YouTube.
- New account: If you are creating a new AdSense account, please remember that AdSense only allows one account per user.
- The account that you’ve chosen will be at the top of the screen and your YouTube channel’s URL will be under “Your website”. If this info is correct, select Accept association.
- You’ll be redirected back to YouTube (if you’re not redirected, select Redirect).
- You’ve finished setting up AdSense. To set your monetization preferences, follow the next steps on the screen.
What Happens After You Change Your AdSense Account on YouTube?
After you change your AdSense account on YouTube, you might wonder what happens to your earnings and payments.
Here are some things that you need to know:
- It can take up to 24 hours for the systems to reflect the association after you’ve linked your AdSense account to your YouTube channel.
- Your previous earnings and payments will not be affected by the change. They will remain in your old AdSense account until you reach the payment threshold and get paid.
- Your future earnings and payments will be processed by your new AdSense account. You will need to set up your payment method and tax information in your new account.
- You will not lose any of your YouTube Partner Program benefits or features by changing your AdSense account on YouTube.
Conclusion
Changing your AdSense account on YouTube is a simple process that can help you manage your monetization more effectively.
However, you need to be aware of the requirements and conditions that apply to this change.
I hope this article has helped you understand how to change your AdSense account on YouTube, and what to expect after you do it.
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