How to Upgrade from YouTube/Blogspot AdSense to Website AdSense Account

📝 If you’ve started earning with AdSense through YouTube or Blogspot, you’re using what’s called a “hosted AdSense account.” It’s a great way for beginners to start making money online, but it comes with limitations. Hosted AdSense accounts can only show ads on Google-owned platforms like YouTube or Blogger. So what if you’ve built your website and now want to earn from it too? It’s time to upgrade your Blogspot AdSense to Website AdSense.

The good news is — you don’t need a new AdSense account. You can simply upgrade your existing hosted account to a full non-hosted account. Then you can start displaying ads on your domain.

🔧 Step-by-Step: Upgrade Your Hosted AdSense Account for Website Use

✅ Step 1: Prepare Your Website for AdSense Approval

Before you apply, make sure your site meets Google’s requirements:

• Custom domain (e.g. howtokh.com, not a subdomain like yourname.blogspot.com)
• Clean, user-friendly design (mobile-friendly is a must)
• High-quality original content (at least 15–30 posts)
• Important pages:
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
• No copyright violations, adult content, or policy-breaking material

✅ Step 2: Sign in to Your Existing AdSense Account

• Go to https://www.google.com/adsense
• Log in with the same Google account you used for YouTube or Blogspot AdSense.

✅ Step 3: Add Your Website

1. On the left menu, click on “Sites”.
2. Click “Add Site”.
3. Enter your website URL (e.g., howtokh.com) and click “Next”.
4. Google will give you a piece of HTML code (AdSense verification code).
5. Paste that code into the section of your website.
   • If you’re using WordPress, you can use a plugin like “Insert Headers and Footers“.
   • Or manually edit your theme’s header file.

✅ Step 4: Request Review

After you’ve added the code:

• Go back to AdSense and click “Submit”.
• Google will now review your website (usually takes 2–14 days).
• During this time, no ads will appear until approval.

✅ Step 5: Approval and Going Live

• If approved, your hosted AdSense account will now be upgraded to a full (non-hosted) account.
• You can now display ads on your own website. You can also add any other sites you own. Just add them to the “Sites” section for future approval.

If your site is not approved, don’t worry — improve your content and resubmit again later.

Upgrading your AdSense account from YouTube or Blogspot to a full website account is a smart move. It’s a beneficial step when you’re ready to grow. It allows you to take full control of your content. You can tap into higher earning potential by running ads on your domain.

Start small with a hosted platform, build trust with Google, and then level up when your site is ready. This step-by-step upgrade not only helps you grow faster but also builds a solid foundation for long-term online income.