{"id":13551,"date":"2025-10-01T14:52:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=13551"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:04:22","slug":"join-routenotes-youtube-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/join-routenotes-youtube-network\/","title":{"rendered":"How to join RouteNote\u2019s YouTube Music MCN and start earning from your YouTube videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\">Get paid for your YouTube music content by joining RouteNote\u2019s Multi-Channel Network.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>What is a YouTube MCN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/2737059?hl=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Multi-Channel Network (MCN)<\/a> is a service that lets creators connect their channel with a third-party partner, like RouteNote, to unlock extra support and monetisation opportunities. For music creators, this means more ways to grow, protect, and earn from your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to join RouteNote\u2019s YouTube MCN and get paid for videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>The YouTube Partner Program: A key step<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can submit your YouTube channel to join RouteNote\u2019s YouTube network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, before you get started, your channel must be accepted into the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/72851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Partner Program (YPP)<\/a>. Joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/lower-youtube-partner-program-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YPP<\/a> has eligibility requirements of its own, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1000 subscribers<\/li><li>And either:<ul><li>4,000 valid public watch hours on longform video in the last 12 months<\/li><li>Or 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the requirements <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/72851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"458\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kuVnuJXC7qM\" title=\"How to join the YouTube Partner Program and earn money from your videos &#x25b6;&#xfe0f;&#x1f91d;&#x1f911;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>The requirements to join RouteNote&#8217;s MCN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Then to be eligible to be considered for our network, your channel must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Be owned and operated by you.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Feature music-focused content that you own or have correctly licensed.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be in good standing with YouTube (no copyright strikes or community guideline strikes).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Be eligible for monetisation under YouTube\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/1311392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetisation policies<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Already be part of the YouTube Partner Program.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pass YouTube\u2019s review process.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>: YouTube Topic Channels, which are auto-generated by YouTube Music, are not eligible to be added to our network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only once all of these steps are completed can we consider your channel to join RouteNote\u2019s network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to apply to RouteNote\u2019s YouTube MCN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your channel meets the above criteria, then you can apply to join our network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply log in to your RouteNote account at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.routenote.com\">www.routenote.com<\/a> (or sign up, it\u2019s free!). Head to the YouTube section and submit your channel for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll then review your channel and get in contact when you have been accepted. It\u2019s that simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Why join RouteNote\u2019s YouTube MCN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of RouteNote\u2019s MCN, artists can access exclusive benefits. Here\u2019s just a few reasons why you should join:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Faster monetisation<\/strong>: Start earning more quickly from your videos.<\/li><li><strong>Keep 85% of earnings<\/strong>: The majority of your revenue stays with you.<\/li><li><strong>Boosted exposure<\/strong>: Gain more views through promotion across our network.<\/li><li><strong>Stronger copyright support<\/strong>: Quicker resolution of issues, plus video Content ID.<\/li><li><strong>Advanced features<\/strong>: Unlock advanced tools that enhance your channel.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.routenote.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">So, why wait? 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