Name: Channel Memberships
Uploaded: 2022-02-11T23:03:42.000Z
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a feature that lets your most loyal fans support you

by joining your channel for a monthly membership fee.

and in return, you can offer exclusive member-only perks

like badges, emoji, members-only videos, and more.

We've seen all types of creators be successful with memberships

no matter what type of content they create

how big their subscriber base is, or where they're located.

Remember, that turning on memberships doesn't mean you need to change your channel

who most want to support you and your awesome content.

So, let's walk through how to set up and manage Channel Memberships

First, how can you set up Channel Memberships for your channel?

To set up Channel Memberships, your channel first has to become eligible.

You must have over 1,000 subscribers, be in the YouTube Partner Program

be over 18 years old, be in an eligible country

and your channel cannot be made for kids.

You can check out the full list of eligible countries and requirements

in the Help Center article linked in the description.

Once you're eligible, you can turn on Channel Memberships

by going to the monetization page in YouTube Studio

where you'll be led through a Getting Started flow.

First, you'll need to set up your membership offer

with the levels and perks that will be available for your members.

You can add up to five levels with different names

and each level will have a different monthly price that you set.

We recommend having at least three price-point options

low, middle, and high, but the choice is really up to you.

Be sure to pick your lowest price carefully.

would you attract twice as many members at $2.99 as you would at $5.99?

If not, you may earn more revenue by setting the price at $5.99.

you'll need to have between one and five perks.

meaning the highest level members will have access to the perks available

For perks, you can offer things like exclusive videos and live streams

members-only community posts, live chats, or polls

You can also get creative with third-party platform integrations

who offer members-only perks, like members-only chat rooms

Just keep in mind that you're responsible for delivering on the perks that you offer

so consider what's feasible for you and still valuable for your fans.

and then add new perks based on the feedback from their community.

Your levels and their perks will need to be reviewed before going live

you'll see it update in the Memberships Tab in Studio

and you'll receive an email confirmation.

Keep in mind that once your levels are approved

you won't be able to change their pricing.

Instead, you'll need to create a new level.

but doing so will cancel all existing memberships at that level.

With memberships, you can also create custom badges and emoji

Badges show up next to members' usernames

and help them stand out in comments and live chats.

that will update depending on how long they've been members for.

Custom emoji are a great way for members to express themselves.

and can be used in video comments,  posts, or live chats.

The more members you have, the more emoji you can upload.

When designing badges and emoji, choose visuals that are personalized

that will make members  feel more connected to you.

so think about having them designed by the same artist.

If you're not sure where to start with designing

services like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer can help connect you to design experts.

Once everything is set up and ready to go

we suggest you promote your memberships on your channel.

You can create a dedicated announcement video

to raise awareness of your offerings, and get your fans excited about joining.

Or you can mention memberships in your regular uploads

add it to the description of your videos, talk about it in the Community tab

We found that creators who regularly talk about their memberships

to their audience, do a better job of getting viewers to become members.

helps promote Channel Memberships to your audience.

You can also add /join to the end of your channel URL

to create a link to your membership offer window.

we encourage you to create a few members-only community posts

You can thank your new members for joining

or post a behind-the-scenes, or sneak-peek photo you think they'll enjoy.

These posts will give new members a warm welcome

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