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Onboarding

How linking your channel works

Five steps from application to your first monthly payout. We review every channel within 24–48 hours, put the terms in writing, and never ask for your password.

The process

From application to payout

Each step is visible to you. You decide whether to go ahead after seeing the quote.

  1. 1

    Step 1 · 5 minutes

    Apply

    Tell us about your channel: the URL, what you publish and what you need help with. The application form takes a few minutes.
  2. 2

    Step 2 · 24–48 hours

    We review your channel

    Within 24–48 hours we look at your content, audience, rights and policy standing. If the channel is not a fit, or has a policy problem we can't fix, we tell you plainly.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Written quote and agreement

    You get your revenue share in writing, along with the agreement. Read it, ask questions, take your time. Nothing is linked until you sign.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    CMS link by YouTube invitation

    We send a linking invitation from our YouTube CMS. You accept it from your own YouTube account. We never ask for your password, and your channel stays in your Google account.
  5. 5

    Every month · USD

    Monthly statements and payouts

    Each month you receive a statement with a per-channel breakdown, then your payout in USD. Payout options: Bank transfer (India & international), Wire transfer, PayPal, Payoneer.

Before you apply

What we need from you

Having these ready makes the review faster. For music and film, rights documents matter most.

  • Your channel URL, plus any other channels you want to link.
  • Proof that you own or manage the channel, usually by accepting the invitation from the channel's own account.
  • Rights documents for music, film or TV content: licenses, label or distribution agreements, or contracts that show you hold the rights.
  • Payout details for the account you want to be paid into (only after you sign).

Your control

What stays the same after linking

Ownership

You keep 100% ownership of your channel, your content and your Google account.

Studio access

You keep uploading, editing and managing your channel from YouTube Studio as you do today.

Clear numbers

A written revenue share before you sign, and a monthly statement after.

Want the details on revenue share, payouts and leaving? Read our terms explained.

FAQ

Questions about onboarding

How long does the whole process take?

We review applications within 24–48 hours. After that, timing depends mostly on you: how quickly you read the agreement and accept the YouTube invitation.

Do I need to share my YouTube or Google password?

No. Linking happens through an invitation sent from our YouTube CMS, which you accept from your own account. Anyone asking for your password is not following YouTube's process.

Will I still have access to YouTube Studio?

Yes. Your channel stays in your Google account and you keep full access to YouTube Studio. Linking lets us manage monetization and rights on your behalf; it does not transfer ownership.

When is my revenue share decided?

After the review. We quote a share for each channel based on niche, audience geography, rights and volume, and send it to you in writing before you sign anything.

What happens if my channel is not accepted?

We tell you why, and where possible what would need to change. Some services, such as Content ID for original audio or music distribution, may still be an option.

Ready to link your channel?

Send us your channel. We review it within 24–48 hours and reply with a written quote. No password sharing, no lock-in surprises.