Instagram is one of the most popular Social media platforms with more than 2 Billion active users.
The massive audience opened the gateway to earning for creators and influencers. You can earn money by using the Instagram monetization program.
All you need to do is just turn on the monetization for each post, every time you upload it.
There is a separate option to turn on monetization, but sometimes it disappears.
As lot of users facing issue that monetization option not showing on Instagram for them.
In this guide, we will discuss why Monitization option not showing on Instagram and how to fix it.
Why Is Instagram Monetization Option Not Showing?
There are various reasons why your Instagram monetization option is not available, Some of these reasons are mentioned below.
Instagram has eligibility criteria if your profile is following the same, you can monetize all your posts.
All the comments on your post must qualify the terms and conditions of Instagram policies, this includes the community guidelines and prohibition of sexual, violent, profane, or hateful content.
Also, even after following the terms and conditions, your content must fulfill Partner Monetisation Policies and Content Monetisation Policies.
Instagram does not pay you, brands and advertisers promote their ads on your content and pay for that.
If they find your content sensitive then you are unable to get the monetization option on your content.
There are some prohibited formats where it is difficult for you to get the monetization option on your content, here they are:
1. Static Image Poll
The state posts that contain images with no moon or movement or little movement are not eligible for monetization.
2. Static Videos
Static videos, which have no option or little motion are also not eligible for monetization.
3. Embedded Ads
If your content already has embedded advertisements or promotes any other brand then it is not eligible.
4. Looping Videos
If your content is displaying the same segment multiple times, this includes GIFs and content of varying lengths.
5. Text Montages
If your content has stilt or moving images, especially with overlaid text then also it is noneligible for monetization.
Other than the prohibited formats there are some prohibited behaviors, here are they:
6. Soliciting Engagement
If your content is in any way requested by the viewers to compensate for the exchange of fatal behavior, this might include:
- Sexual behavior
- Display graphic content
- Consuming Inedible substances
- Tobacco, drug, or alcohol abuse.
7. Engagement Baits
If you are promoting and incentivizing viewers to click on any link or engage in liking or commenting on the post.
A lot more things can prevent monetization, these include misinformation, misleading medical advice, fraud content, debated social issues, religious or political content, sensual content that is displaying death, accident, property damage, emotional abuse, mental stress, and many more.
How To Fix Monetization Option Not Showing On Instagram?
The only way to get your content eligible for monetization is to follow all the terms & conditions, monetization policies, and partner monetization policies adequately.
If it is not qualifying for these aspects then you can modify and edit your content in such a way it obeys the rules and regulations then the option will be available easily.
But, still,if you are not getting the monetization option you can raise a compliment in the help center. Here are the steps to raise the complain:
Steps to raise complaint or contact Instagram Support Team:
Step 1: Open Instagram App in your device
Step 2: Tap on profile picture
Step 3: Go to settings
Step 4: Tap on help and then the monetization option
Step 5: Go to the contact support option.
Step 6: Make sure that your provided email address is accurate and then select the category where you want help i.e. monetization.
Step 7: Now, fill in all the required information and then tap submit.
Step 8: Instagram will revert to your provided email soon.
Conclusion
Hope all your queries related to the unavailability of the Instagram monetization option, are solved in this article.
