Creator program

Share Guardian. Earn when your audience subscribes.

Earn $0.50 when a fan starts monthly, or $2 when they choose annual — first payment only. No upfront spend. Manual review keeps the program credible.

If you promote Guardian with a referral link, disclose your material connection (you may earn commission) clearly and conspicuously near your recommendation — for example: “I may earn a commission if you subscribe through my link.” See program terms and our Privacy Policy.

$0.50 Monthly first sale
$2 Annual first sale
30d First-touch referral cookie
≥ $5 Month-end Stripe Connect payout

Creator Dashboard

Sign in to your creator dashboard with a one-time email link. Use the same professional email you used when applying.

Open creator dashboard Apply to the program
How it works

Three steps to your first commission

1 Apply and get approved — typically within 1–2 business days.
2 Share your ?ref= link anywhere your audience trusts you.
3 Get paid on the last calendar day of each month at 12:00 PM Central via Stripe Connect.

Common questions

How much do I earn?

$0.50 per new monthly subscriber and $2 per new annual subscriber — first payment only, after a paid checkout completes (not during a free trial).

How does tracking work?

30-day first-touch browser cookie after someone clicks your ?ref= link. We do not overwrite an existing cookie from another creator.

What if a fan clears cookies?

Attribution may not count if they pay without your active cookie. They need your link and a valid cookie when checkout completes.

When do I get paid?

On the last calendar day of each month at 12:00 PM Central, we transfer your balance via Stripe Connect when it is at least $5 and payout setup is complete.

What if I am under $5?

Your balance rolls to the next month. If you leave the program, any remaining balance is paid out per the program terms.

Can I refer myself?

No — purchases using the same email as your affiliate account do not earn commission.

How long does approval take?

Typically 1–2 business days after you submit a complete application.

Annual vs monthly referrals?

$2 for an annual first checkout, $0.50 for a monthly first checkout. Commission is credited on the first collected payment.

Why was my creator account removed?

We may pause or close a creator account at any time for program integrity — including inactivity (no paid conversions for three months), policy violations, or fraud risk. If your account is closed, remaining eligible balance is handled per the Affiliate Program Terms. Questions? Contact support.

Apply

Join the creator program

Tell us about your channel, audience, and where you plan to share Guardian. If your application is accepted, we email your referral link and Stripe payout setup steps.

Include https:// or enter youtube.com/… — we add the scheme if needed.

A successful submission means your application reached our review queue. We reply by email within 1–2 business days.

Application received

We will review your channel and reply within 1–2 business days. If approved, you will get your referral link and Stripe payout setup instructions by email.