How do I associate my YouTube and AdSense accounts?

When you're ready to associate an AdSense account with your YouTube account, there are two ways to do it, depending on whether you already have an active AdSense account or whether you still need to create an AdSense account.
If you already have an active AdSense account:




 

1. Sign in to your YouTube account (Note: sign in on a separate browser if your YouTube login email address is different from your AdSense login).
2. Go to the Monetization tab on your Account Settings page.
3. When asked to associate an AdSense account, enter your AdSense account information in the appropriate field.
4. Accept the Terms of Service and confirm.
5. Sign into your AdSense account. (Again, use a separate browser if your YouTube and AdSense login email addresses are not the same.)
6. Allow YouTube to access your AdSense account. This is done under the "Home" tab, in the "Account settings" section and then under "3rd-party access."

Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for your YouTube and AdSense accounts to link.

If you don't yet have an active AdSense account:

1. Sign in to your YouTube account.
2. Go to the Monetization tab on your Account Settings page.
3. When asked to associate an AdSense account, select the option to create a new AdSense account.
4. Fill in the application form and submit your application to AdSense for review. (Note: It typically takes 3 business days for your application to be reviewed.)
5. Accept the AdSense Terms & Conditions and confirm.