YouTube has become one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 2 billion active users worldwide. It's also a great way to earn money online. If you have a YouTube channel and want to monetize it, you're in luck. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps on how to monetize your YouTube channel and start earning money online.

Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirements

To monetize your YouTube channel, you need to meet the eligibility requirements set by YouTube. You must have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months. You also need to follow YouTube's Partner Program policies and terms.