In today's era, becoming popular by making videos on YouTube is not just a hobby, but has become the dream of millions of people. People are presenting their creativity to the world by picking up a mobile or a camera, and when the audience likes it, the creators not only get recognition but also respect from YouTube. As the number of subscribers on a channel increases, the names also get added to the list of awards given by YouTube. One of these very special and popular awards among the people is the Golden Play Button. But getting it is not as easy as it seems. There are some solid rules and conditions for this, which are very important to know.

When does one get the Golden Button?

When a YouTube channel completes 1 million, i.e., 10 lakh subscribers, then it gets the Golden Play Button from YouTube. It is not just a decorative award, but a symbol of a creator's hard work, dedication, and connection with the audience. This golden button consists of a beautiful golden-plated plaque with the channel's name engraved specially and is sent directly from YouTube to your address.

Is it enough to have just 1 million subscribers?

It may sound easy, but just completing 1 million subscribers is not enough. YouTube ensures that the subscribers are organic, i.e., real and self-related, not bought from a bot or paid service. Apart from this, the channel must follow all YouTube policies - such as community guidelines, terms of service, and copyright rules.

How is the channel reviewed?

As soon as the channel crosses the limit of 1 million subscribers, the YouTube team manually reviews that channel. In this process, it is seen whether any kind of community strike, copyright claim, or spam report has come on the channel in the last few months. If the team feels that the channel fully follows the rules, then it is considered eligible for the golden button. The further process begins only after this review.

How to get the Golden Button?

When the channel gets the green signal from YouTube, a notification comes on the Creator Awards dashboard, in which a redemption code is given. With the help of this code, the creator can go to YouTube's website and order his award. For this, he has to fill in his channel name, delivery address, and some important information. After this, in a few weeks, the Golden Play Button reaches your doorstep - a moment that is very special for every creator.

In what situations can one be refused?

There is an "if but" in every story, and here, too, there are some situations when YouTube can refuse to give the Golden Button. For example, if YouTube feels that the channel has violated policies, the subscribers are fake, or the channel has become inactive, then in such cases the award is rejected. Even the channels that repeatedly break the rules do not get this honor.