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Following the milestone achievement, the next step was linking my AdSense account to my YouTube channel. This was a crucial procedure as it is how monetized creators receive payment for their videos. However, this is where things started to go awry.
The Trouble with AdSense
Having maintained my AdSense account for many years, dating back to my self-employed days, I inadvertently overlooked key details when linking it to my YouTube. One significant aspect was that I had registered the account as a business. However, my status had changed, and I was no longer registered as such. This seemingly minor oversight became a roadblock in my monetization process.