If your channel is based in Turkmenistan, can you make money with YouTube monetization? Let’s find out.
YouTube monetization is not available in Turkmenistan. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in Turkmenistan. Even if you change your channel’s country, Google AdSense will verify your actual address. Since your country of residence and your channel’s coutrny won’t match, you won’t be eligible. Entering fradulend information might lead to your channel’s being terminated, or have legal consequences.
Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Turkmenistan?
Until YouTube monetization becomes available in Turkmenistan, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.
Can I Make Money on YouTube in Turkmenistan?
You can still make money on YouTube in Turkmenistan, even if YouTube monetization is not avaible. Brand deals (or sponsorships), affiliate marketing and merch are very popular and viable options.
Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in Turkmenistan?
YouTube doesn’t say why it channels in Turkmenistan are not monetized. Some local laws in Turkmenistan might prevent you to make money from the United States, where Google (which ows YouTube) is based.
Also, some laws in the United States of America might be at play here.