At the most basic level, you must meet Facebook’s Partner Monetization Policies, formerly called Monetization Eligibility Standards, including: Have a Facebook page or profile in professional (business) mode that’s at least 30 days old. Increase your follower account to 10,000 or more to qualify for in-stream ads and paid live events. Follow community standards, the content monetization policy and various other terms of service (ToS) for pages. Comply with Facebook’s terms for earning and receiving money, including, when applicable, Apple and Google policies for in-app purchases.

Many small businesses and creators turn to Facebook to reach a broader audience and promote existing products or services. However, you can also earn money, including passive income, with your Facebook content, using methods like in-stream videos ads, fan subscriptions and affiliate marketing. Facebook provides guidance on various monetization tactics and offers a free online eligibility checker. You can see a return on your marketing activities and use Facebook to achieve larger business goals with just a few steps. Here’s how to get started. Review and meet Facebook’s eligibility requirements The first step to earning money on Facebook is to look over its eligibility requirements in different programs and see which ones you qualify for. After that, it’s a matter of exploring your options and deciding on a Facebook monetization strategy that suits your business objectives. Fortunately, Facebook makes it easy to verify eligibility. Head to the Creator Studio and click on the Monetiz...