Second Chances on YouTube

Summary

How will this work?Over the next several weeks, eligible creators will begin to see an option to request a new channel when they log into YouTube Studio on desktop with their previously terminated channel. Creators whose requests are accepted will be able to create new channels.Do I get my content and my subscribers back if I’m approved for a new channel?This is a fresh start on YouTube – just like many other platforms, you can build back your community through your new channel. You can also re-upload any of your prior videos that are within our Community Guidelines.How will you decide who gets a new channel?We’ll consider several factors when evaluating requests for new channels, like whether the creator committed particularly severe or persistent violations of our Community Guidelines or , or whether the creator’s on- or off-platform activity harmed or may continue to harm the YouTube community, like channels that endanger kids’ safety.Additionally, this pilot won’t be available to creators terminated for copyright infringement or those who have violated our Creator Responsibility policies. Creators who deleted their YouTube channel/Google account will not be able to see the ‘request a new channel’ option at this time.What about monetization?You can apply for the YouTube Partner Program once your new channel meets the program criteria.Can I apply for a new channel as soon as my old one is terminated?Channel terminations are still a serious penalty, so creators are not eligible to apply for a new channel until one year after their channel was terminated. However, during that year creators can still appeal the channel termination if they think we got it wrong, and our team will take another look.What’s the difference between appealing a channel termination and requesting a new channel?We’ve always offered creators the option to appeal our decisions. This option is available for one year after a termination. When you appeal a channel termination, our team takes anoth...