TikTok monetization requirements for the Creator Rewards Program, as of October 2026: personal accounts of people 18 or older (19 or older in South Korea) who live in a country where the program runs, with 10,000 or more followers and 100,000 or more video views in the last 30 days, can apply, and rewards start once an original video over 1 minute passes 1,000 qualified views in the For You feed (per the TikTok Help Center).
What are the Creator Rewards Program requirements?
| Requirement | Rule (TikTok Help Center) |
|---|---|
| Country of residence | Live in a country where the program runs (country list in the TikTok Help Center) |
| Age | 18 or older, 19 or older in South Korea |
| Followers | 10,000 or more |
| Views | 100,000 or more video views in the last 30 days |
| Account | A personal account in good standing (business, political and government accounts excluded), with real details such as your legal name and date of birth |
| Content | Original videos over 1 minute |
Which videos earn rewards?
- Original videos over 1 minute posted after you join the program.
- Rewards start once qualified views in the For You feed pass 1,000.
- Views from the same account count once, and only views of 5 seconds or more count.
- Views marked "Not interested" are left out.
Do purchased views count toward monetization?
No. TikTok defines qualified views as unique views in the For You feed and says it excludes fraudulent views, paid views, dislike views, views under 5 seconds, promoted views and artificial views. So purchased views are not counted toward rewards.
Participants must not take part in falsely boosting video views or artificially growing followers, and breaking this can lead to permanent or temporary removal from the program and deduction of rewards received (TikTok Help Center).
Which videos are not treated as original content?
- Duets and Stitches
- Videos copied from someone else's content or carrying another watermark
- Videos changed only in speed or filter
- Videos that only repeat photos or text
- Lip sync videos
- Videos using copyrighted music for over 1 minute
How do I apply for Creator Rewards?
In the TikTok app, open the menu on your profile and tap Creator Rewards Program in TikTok Studio to apply. You get a result notice in about 3 days, and if you are declined, you can appeal within 30 days.
How has the program changed over time?
- South Korea, 2023-08-29: Creativity Program Beta launched, 19 or older, videos over 1 minute (TikTok Newsroom)
- March 2024: according to reports, the program was renamed the Creator Rewards Program.
- South Korea, April 2026: according to reports, rewards for Korean language content doubled, and from May a Special Rewards Program paying up to 3 times based on quality began.
How do 4X PANEL orders relate to monetization?
4X PANEL delivers the views, likes and followers you order as the service description says, and refill services top up what drops within the refill period. Reward counting and recommendations are decided by TikTok, and purchased views do not count as qualified views.
Where do I check my followers and views?
Your follower count shows on your profile, and your video views for the last 30 days are in TikTok Studio analytics in the TikTok app.
How do I prepare videos that fit the rewards?
- Post original videos over 1 minute that you filmed and edited yourself.
- Avoid other people's videos, videos with watermarks and videos changed only in speed or filter.
- Videos that run only copyrighted music for over 1 minute are not treated as original.
- Unique views of 5 seconds or more in the For You feed count as qualified views.
Can business accounts apply?
According to the TikTok Help Center, the Creator Rewards Program is for personal accounts in good standing. Business, political and government accounts are not eligible. If you use a business account, switch to a personal account in your account settings and then apply.
Steps to check the monetization requirements
- Age: check that you are 18 or older. Countries with a different age of adulthood, such as South Korea, follow that age (19 in South Korea).
- Followers: check on your profile that you have 10,000 or more.
- Views: check in TikTok Studio that your video views for the last 30 days are 100,000 or more.
- Account: check that it is a personal account in good standing.
- Apply: apply in Creator Rewards Program in TikTok Studio and get the result in about 3 days.
Which views are left out of qualified views?
| Excluded views | Description (per the TikTok Help Center) |
|---|---|
| Fraudulent views | Views made by deception |
| Paid views | Views obtained by paying |
| Dislike views | Views with a negative response such as Not interested |
| Views under 5 seconds | Views shorter than 5 seconds |
| Promoted views | Views obtained through ads or promotions |
| Artificial views | Views raised by automation or artificial methods |
So if rewards are your goal, the basis is posting original videos regularly that real users in the For You feed watch for more than 5 seconds.
Reward rules and 4X PANEL services at a glance
| Item | Decided by TikTok | What 4X PANEL does |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified views | Unique views in the For You feed, 5 seconds or more, paid and artificial views excluded | Takes no part in the count |
| Program eligibility | Age, followers, 30 day views, account standing | Eligibility stays with TikTok and your account |
| Recommendations | Decided by the TikTok recommendation system | Makes no exposure promise |
| Ordered quantity | Not applicable | Delivers as the service description says, and refill services top up within the period |
Points to note for reward accounts
The TikTok Help Center says Creator Rewards participants must not take part in falsely boosting views or artificially growing followers, and the Integrity and Authenticity policy in effect since 2026-09-24 also states that trading services that artificially boost engagement is not allowed. If an account receives rewards or will apply, please read these rules first and decide. Many people run separate accounts for other purposes, such as promotion accounts, event accounts or newly opened brand accounts that are not tied to rewards.
When should I check the requirements again?
Reward requirements and eligible countries change in the Creator Rewards Program page of the TikTok Help Center. This guide reflects what was checked on 2026-10-17, so before you apply, please confirm the latest rules once more on the official pages in the sources below. Items confirmed only in the press are marked "according to reports" in this guide.