Discover ways to make money on X (formerly Twitter) and learn how to apply for the Ad revenue-sharing programme. Register to earn cash via X monetization.
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About Twitter X Monetization
Elon Musk’s X, previously known as Twitter, is paying users for their tweets based on Ad revenue and engagements. Creators can now make money on X through Ads Monetization.
Elon Musk announced the Ad revenue-sharing programme for creators in February 2023 amidst his campaign to get more people to sign up for Twitter Blue. The company sent out the first round of payments for eligible accounts in July before opening up registration to more people.
To be eligible, and make money on Twitter X, you must subscribe to X’s verification badge, have a minimum of 500 followers and generate at least 15 million impressions in the last 3 months.
Ways to Make Money on X
- Join the X Ads revenue-sharing program
- Launch creator subscriptions
- Become an affiliate marketer
- Sell products and services
- Post more to create more social media engagement
Eligibility Criterion to Earn Money on Twitter X
To earn money on X, creators must meet the following criteria:
- You must be 18 years or older
- Subscribe to Twitter Blue or Verified Organizations
- X account should be active in the past 30 days
- Have at least 500 followers
- Have at least 15 million impressions on your cumulative within the last three months
- Register for a Stripe account, an online payment app similar to PayPal
- Follow the Ads Revenue Share Terms
- Agree to X Rules and Creator Monetization Standards
How to Apply and Make Money on Twitter X
Here are the steps to apply for the X Ad revenue-sharing programme to make money on Twitter X.
- Launch Twitter X Account
- Access your X dashboard
- Tap on More
- Go to Settings and Support
- Select Settings and Privacy from the drop-down menu
- Tap on Monetization
- Tap on Creator Ads Revenue Sharing
- Tick to Enable
Well done! You can now earn money on X.
