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YouTube Partner Program scheduled suspensions improve the appeal process

YouTube now allows Partners to appeal some policy violations seven days before monetization is disabled. Previously you could only submit an appeal after monetization was disabled, so there would be a period while monetization was suspended while the appeal was under review. 

If you receive a notification that your YouTube channel's monetization is scheduled for suspension from the YouTube Partner Program, you can submit an appeal before monetization is suspended. If the appeal is successful, monetization will not be disabled. 

Here's what you can do when receive a notice that your YouTube channel's monetization is scheduled for suspension:

You can submit an appeal within 7 days of the notice. 

Note that this process is not available for all monetization suspensions. 

  • The appeal process may take up to 14 days. Monetization will not be disabled while the appeal is under review. 
  • If your appeal is successful, monetization will not be suspended.
  • If your appeal is NOT successful, monetization will be disabled. You can re-apply for monetization 90 days after the original suspension date.

You can choose not to appeal within 7 days of the notice. 

This is the standard process to follow if you are not given advance notice of the monetization suspension. 

    • Monetization will be disabled after 7 days.
    • You can still submit an appeal within 21 days of the original notice.
    • If your appeal is NOT successful, monetization will continue to be disabled. You can re-apply for monetization 90 days after the original suspension date.

    How to appeal your YouTube monetization suspension

    1. Review your content

    Before you appeal the suspension of monetization on your YouTube channel, you need to make sure that your channel complies with all the YouTube Partner Program policies and guidelines. 

    You should only appeal if you are certain YouTube has made a mistake. Carefully review all your videos and other content to make sure they do not violate any of the above policies before you appeal. 

    If you need to edit or delete videos, you will likely have to reapply after 90 days.

    2. Open your YouTube Studio monetization overview

    In YouTube Studio (studio.youtube.com), click the Earn tab on the left menu to open your monetization overview. That will show your channel's monetization status and appeal options. 

    3. Submit an appeal

    Note that if your monetization was disabled for AdSense issues, you should check the email you received from AdSense for information on what steps you need to take to appeal or fix your account. 

    • Appeal to Creator Support
    You should see the option to Appeal if you think we made a mistake.
    Read the instructions and click Start appeal
    • Appeal by submitting a video
    If you see the option to submit a video appeal, read these instructions for detailed information on what the video should include. The video must be an unlisted new upload on the channel with disabled monetization.
    • Fix AdSense issues
    Note that you will not be able to appeal AdSense issues in YouTube Studio, but YouTube Creator Support may be able to assist in some cases. Common issues: 

    • Verify your identity in your AdSense account. If you are having trouble verifying your identity, use the AdSense identity verification troubleshooter.
    • Verify your mailing address in your AdSense account by entering the PIN from the postcard you received. If you are having trouble with your AdSense PIN, use the AdSense PIN troubleshooter.
    • If your AdSense account was disabled for invalid activity, you can appeal. But you should only do so after you have determined the source of invalid activity to the best of your ability and figured out steps you can take to prevent it in the future. There is no option to request additional information. 
    • If your AdSense account was suspended for invalid traffic there is no appeal option. Suspension is for a fixed period, and when the suspension is completed, your AdSense account will be reevaluated. Monetization will then either be restored or disabled.

    4. What to do if you do not see the option to appeal
    If you do not see the option to submit an appeal in YouTube Studio, you can try contacting YouTube Creator Support directly.  Make sure you are signed into the Google Account you use for YouTube, then start the contact process here.

    Creators in the European Union may have additional options under the EU's Digital Services Act. Learn more here.

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