Nepali creators can now monetize on Facebook

Facebook has officially enabled monetization in Nepal, opening a new opportunity for local creators to earn directly from their content. Until recently, Nepali users could only access features like Stars Monetization, where income depended on gifts from viewers. Now, with full monetization active, creators can generate earnings from photos, videos, reels, text posts, and live streams.

Eligibility requirements: Are you qualified?

To join the Facebook monetization program, creators in Nepal must meet these conditions:

• At least 5,000 followers on your profile or page
• A minimum of 60,000 minutes of video watch time within the last 60 days
• Original content (no copied or unlicensed material)
• Compliance with Facebook’s Community Standards
• No past violations such as posting sexual, violent, or criminal content

Facebook’s monetization policies

Creators must follow strict rules to remain eligible:

1. Content Monetization Policies (CMP): Content must be authentic and original.
2. Partner Monetization Policies (PMP): Pages and profiles must represent real people or organizations with genuine engagement.
3. Content ownership: You can only monetize content you own or have rights to.
4. Engagement integrity: No artificial boosting, clickbait, or spam.
5. Ad-friendly content: No graphic, violent, or sensitive posts.

Step-by-step guide to setting up monetization in Nepal

For profiles:

1. Open your profile and click the three-dot menu.
2. Turn on Professional Mode.
3. Go to the Monetization tab.
4. Complete setup by adding PAN and bank details.

For pages:

1. Open your Professional Dashboard or Meta Business Suite.
2. Select the Monetization section.
3. Check eligibility and apply if qualified.
4. Provide your PAN, bank details, and tax information.

Tip: Always select Nepal as the payment country to receive money directly in a local bank account.

Risks of scams

With monetization trending in Nepal, scammers are also targeting creators. Common scams include:

• Fake emails or messages claiming “Your page is eligible for monetization” with suspicious links
• Impersonation of Facebook or Meta accounts asking for login or bank details
• Fake pages designed to trick creators into applying through non-official links

How to stay safe:

• Only set up monetization through the official Facebook app or website
• Never share your passwords or banking details via email or DMs
• Check your eligibility and status only in Professional Dashboard

Why this matters for Nepali creators

Nepal was excluded from Facebook’s eligible country list for years, even when other South Asian countries gained access. With monetization now available, Nepali creators can finally earn from their content at the same level as global creators.

While early earnings may be small, consistency, originality, and compliance with policies can help build sustainable income streams. This development could empower a new generation of Nepali digital creators, turning content creation into both passion and profession.