How to Get AdSense Approval in 2026: Requirements and Checklist

Google AdSense approval requirements

• Age: You must be 18 or older.
• Content: Your content must be high-quality and original.
• Site access: You need access to your site's HTML source code.
• Policies: Your site must follow the AdSense Program policies.

What makes a site look "ready" to a reviewer

• Useful posts that answer a real question.
• Your own words.
• A clear niche or set of categories.
• Easy navigation.
• Trust pages.

Can you get AdSense approval with AI content?

Yes, if the content is genuinely useful.

Pre-apply checklist

• Your privacy policy mentions cookies.
• No broken links, empty categories or test posts.
• The site works well on a phone and loads quickly.

How to apply for AdSense, step by step

• Sign up at adsense.google.com.
• Fill in your payment details, including your country and address.
• Connect your site.
• Add an ads.txt file.
• Click Request review.

How long does AdSense approval take?

Google says the review usually takes a few days, but can take 2 to 4 weeks in some cases.

Why AdSense rejects sites, and how to fix it

• Policy violation: Remove the problem content and check the Policy center
• Site not yet eligible: Use your main domain.

After approval: how AdSense pays in India

• Address verification: Once you earn $10, Google posts a PIN to your address.
• Payment threshold: You're paid once your balance reaches $100.

Rules that get approved accounts banned

• Never click your own ads, and never ask friends or family to click them.
• Don't buy traffic from bots, traffic exchanges or "auto-surf" sites.