Gifts allow viewers to express themselves, show their appreciation, and connect with their favorite creators in real-time during vertical live streams, all unlocked by purchasing Jewels. When a viewer sends a gift, creators can earn Rubies.
If you’re eligible, learn how to turn on gifts and manage these features.
NEW! Earn with gifts on vertical Live Streams
Eligibility
Note: You can only earn Rubies as a creator if you’re eligible to monetize with gifts.
To be eligible for gifts, make sure you meet the minimum requirements for the Virtual Items program policies.
Requirements for individual vertical live streams
Gifts aren’t available on the following types of videos:
- Age-restricted
- Unlisted
- Private
- Made for kids
- With YouTube Giving fundraisers
- Horizontal Live streams
Gifts are not available when live chat or comments are turned off.
If you have access, gifts will surface in the Earn hub of YouTube Studio.
Availability
Jewels and gifts are currently available to eligible creators in the United States.