YouTube: Channel connection for Wayo Ads creators
Learn how to connect your YouTube channel to Wayo Ads, what data is accessed, and how the connection benefits your creator account.
Overview
Connecting your YouTube channel is required to apply to and deliver campaigns published on YouTube: Video, Shorts, and flat-fee campaigns that include YouTube. Linking verifies you own the channel, adds +15 to your Trust Score, raises the cap to 100, and gives advertisers verified stats when they review your applications.
Why Connect
Trust & verification
You get YouTube Verified status, +15 Trust Score while connected, and a cap of 100 instead of 70 — required to reach Gold. Earnings stay at the campaign rate either way.
Advertiser credibility
When advertisers review your campaign applications, they see your channel stats — subscribers, engagement, and recent uploads — instead of an unverified profile.
Channel stats dashboard
Your Connect YouTube page displays subscriber counts, lifetime views, top videos, and subscriber growth trends from YouTube.
How to Connect
- Open Connect YouTube from the sidebar menu in your creator dashboard.
- Click Connect YouTube. You will go to Google to sign in and authorize access.
- Select the YouTube channel you want to link and authorize Wayo Ads.
- Once connected, your channel avatar, name, subscriber count, and view count appear on the Connect YouTube page.
What Wayo Ads Accesses
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Disconnecting
You can disconnect your YouTube channel at any time from the Connect YouTube page.
- Your verification level is reset to unverified
- Your trust score is recalculated without the +15 YouTube bonus (cap returns to 70/100)
- Reconnecting your channel restores the bonus — you can connect and disconnect as many times as you need
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to connect my YouTube channel?
You can use the full creator dashboard, Go Viral AI tools, and apply to Link campaigns and flat-fee campaigns on other platforms without linking a channel. Video, Shorts, and flat-fee campaigns that include YouTube require a connected channel, and the unlisted video you submit must come from it.
Can I connect multiple YouTube channels?
Each Wayo Ads account can connect one YouTube channel. If you manage multiple channels, you will need separate Wayo Ads accounts.
Does Wayo Ads post anything on my YouTube channel?
No. Wayo Ads never posts, edits, or uploads videos to your channel. The connection is read-only for channel analytics and campaign verification.
Will connecting YouTube affect my AdSense or YouTube Partner Program?
No. Wayo Ads campaigns are separate from YouTube's monetization system. You can earn from both simultaneously — campaign payouts and YouTube AdSense revenue are independent.