Apply for AdSense Video

It is straightforward to apply for AdSense Video. Here are the steps.

Sign in to AdSense first. Once you have signed in, the team will direct you to the core AdSense dashboard.

Next, locate the “Ads” section of the left menu and click on Other Products. Video is one of the choices under Other Products. You will see a button titled Apply for AdSense Video. Click on this button.

Other Products

Google will provide you with interactive instructions that you can follow to fill in information about the property you want to monetize using AFV.

Video Area

They will give you a code piece that you can plug into your video implementation. This code is called “Control,” It does not immediately start running ads on your content. It collects information about your audience’s behavior and other relevant data.

Google has policies regarding fraudulent traffic and the amount of traffic required to run AdSense for Video ads. That is how it verifies your eligibility. After running the code on your site, they will assess if there is enough non-fraudulent traffic for them to consider adding you to their program. They have stringent requirements. If you don’t meet them, you will need to create a larger audience.

After Google has watched your video for some time, they will give you a decision. You will be accepted or rejected by the program. They may tell you why they couldn’t approve you. However, they are likely referring to traffic volume, fraud, or technical issues with placement.