YouTube has rolled out a new pilot program that may give previously terminated creators a chance to return to the platform. The initiative is designed to support those whose channels were removed due to policy violations but may have acted unintentionally.

Under this program, eligible creators can request to start a new channel. If approved, they will see an option to create a fresh channel when logging into YouTube Studio on desktop using their previously terminated account.

However, not all terminated creators will qualify. YouTube has made it clear that users who were removed for severe or repeated policy violations, or those whose actions seriously harmed the platform or its users, will not be eligible.

Additionally, if a channel was terminated due to copyright violations or breaking the Creator Responsibility policy, the user will be excluded from this opportunity. Also, those who voluntarily deleted their YouTube channels or Google accounts won’t see the option to participate.

This program signals YouTube’s willingness to offer a second chance to select creators who are willing to abide by platform rules moving forward. It could be a turning point for many who lost their audience and digital identity due to past mistakes.