Overview

• Eligible creators will begin seeing a request option in YouTube Studio on desktop over the next several weeks as the pilot rolls out.
• Applicants must be at least one year past termination, and the standard appeals process remains available during that year with possible full reinstatement.
• The pilot excludes creators banned for copyright infringement, violations of Creator Responsibility policies, or accounts the user deleted.
• Approved applicants start from scratch without restored subscribers or monetization, though compliant prior videos may be re-uploaded and monetization can be sought once criteria are met.
• YouTube says reviews will weigh the severity and persistence of past violations and any on- or off-platform behavior that could harm the community, following commitments disclosed in a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan and coverage of a recent settlement tied to Trump’s suspension.