How to Monetize Instagram Reels (Eligibility requirements)

Last Updated on July 16, 2024 by Muzammil Ijaz

How to Monetize Instagram Reels Eligibility requirements to monetize ads on Instagram Reels:

  1. You must comply with Instagram’s Partner Monetization Policies.
  2. You need to be at least 18 years old.
  3. You must be located in the United States.
  4. You are required to have a professional Instagram account.

Additional Tips:

  1. Ensure your content is consistent and edited regularly.
  2. Link your Facebook and Instagram accounts.
  3. Allow your Instagram videos to be shared on Facebook when posting.
  4. When posting Reels from a mobile phone, make sure your location is set to the United States.
  5. There is no fixed timeline for receiving an invitation to monetize ads on Reels.
  6. Monetization opportunities are also available in India.
  7. Accounts with a higher “face value,” meaning consistent content from a single creator, tend to perform better.
  8. Consider targeting creators not yet on Instagram from platforms like TikTok and be sure to edit their videos as needed.
  9. Using a VPN might not be a secure option for mobile users.
  10. Using an emulator in an RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) environment is a recommended approach.
  11. Verification can be done with a Pakistani phone number; it shouldn’t pose any issues.
  12. If you can’t obtain a valid number, you can use the following websites to generate temporary numbers for verification:
  13. You can obtain a US phone number from these websites to receive verification codes for creating a US account.
  14. Original videos are preferable, but if you use copyrighted content, make sure to edit it to appear unique.
  15. Unlike Facebook, Instagram does not provide a music alert, but you can still use music in your content.
  16. Instagram’s active user base has surpassed TikTok’s in the past two months.
  17. Reels on Instagram receive more views due to the integration with Facebook, where the videos are also shown.
  18. Not only are Reels shown on Facebook, but ads are also displayed.

Please note that these are the official eligibility criteria and some additional tips for monetizing ads on Instagram Reels.