- A while back,
Epic Games actually updated the process
for getting into their ever-so-popular
Support-A-Creator program.
So today we're going to go through that process,
and I'm going to help you get your creator code.
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Welcome, by the way, I'm Dan, and this is VidIQ.
We help creators just like you grow your YouTube following,
and that is exactly why we're here today,
helping you get your Support-A-Creator code,
because you need followers to do that,
which we'll cover in just a second.
Now, the Support-A-Creator 2.0 program has some new rules,
a more streamlined process, a brand new dashboard, and more.
Today we're discussing how
to get yourself one of these codes,
not only the application process,
but everything you need to become eligible to get one.
Now, if you're kind of new to Fortnite
and being a creator in the community,
you might be wondering, "What's this code all about?"
Well, you can use this code
to actually make a little bit of extra money.
Once you have one of these codes,
what you can do is share it with your audience,
and then players can declare their support
for a Fortnite creator in game
by entering the creator's code
via the Support-A-Creator button.
So that FAQ is actually found on this page right before us,
and it's linked down below.
It's the Support-A-Creator program page,
and this is actually where you apply.
But let's before we do that,
quickly go through the eligibility,
the requirements for getting one of these codes.
Now, you have to be at least 13 years of age or older,
14 if you live in South Korea.
You need to have at least a thousand followers
on any of these platforms right here,
YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or VK.
A lot of people are disappointed
that TikTok is not on this list, but that's the way it is.
And of course, you need to be capable
of accepting all of their guidelines,
agreeing to the agreement,
and then you need to be able to set up to receive payments.
Another note here, which we're going to go over,
is that the social media follower requirement does not apply
to Epic-approved Fortnite Creative Island builders.
Now, how do you get yourself noticed by Epic Games,
so you don't need a thousand followers,
because that's what this is saying right here,
and that's what we're going to go over real quick.
Now, growing a following in general
would require somebody to bring some kind of value
to an audience.
And in this case, Fortnite Creative Island builders
are already looking to do that.
But if you're so good, if you have this talent early on,
Epic can actually reward you with a code
before hitting that thousand followers
in any of those platforms.
Now, one of the places you can go to get discovered
is actually Twitter, using the hashtag Fortnite creative,
which by the way, will also work on Instagram.
You can be uploading your creations here,
getting discovered by the community,
getting some retweets, getting some likes.
And this is just a great place
to build that organic following.
People are here looking for this sort of content.
So this is exactly where you need to be,
whether it is you're trying to get a creator code
or just grow as somebody in this community,
which is very large, and it can be kind of tough.
It can be kind of daunting to grow here.
But if Twitter and Instagram aren't your jam,
of course, there is always the Fortnite Creative sub Reddit.
This will be linked down below,
and there's a discord as well you can find down there.
These are all places where you can post your creations,
get noticed by other creators,
people who just love playing custom content
and Epic Games themselves.
So let's talk about what the application process
is actually like.
Again, this page is linked down below.
You'll want to be here, read through the FAQ
if you have any additional questions,
but then click Apply Now.
You'll need to acknowledge that you are of age to apply
or if your parents need to apply for you,
you can click that, and then tell us about yourself.
Where do you have the most followers?
You can link your YouTube channel, your Twitch channel.
Again, Facebook, VK, Twitter and Instagram,
put any of the URLs that apply.
And that's going to be the make or break right there,
connecting these accounts verifies to Epic Games
that you actually have a following
and are eligible for this program.
Now we talked about getting a Fortnite creator code
as somebody who makes creative fun maps.
But what if you're just a content creator
looking to get discovered,
looking to build up your following perhaps here on YouTube?
Well, here at VidIQ, that's what we do best.
And growing a following in a space
as competitive as Fortnite is going to take time.
It's going to be tough.
You need to provide value to your audience.
Simply making a Fortnite montage
and hoping it gets discovered by a whole bunch of people
probably isn't going to be enough.
But can you give anybody any fun tips, tricks, advice?
Are you good at Fortnite,
and can you share that experience with others?
Videos like that,
videos that are getting discovered in search
are going to be a great way
for you to start building up that YouTube following.
If you're looking for some advice
on how to grow that gaming channel in 2021,
be sure to check out our brand new deep dive
on that very subject.
It's linked right here on the screen now.
Hope you check it out.
And I hope that you found this video helpful.
If you did, don't forget to leave a like,
we will see you in the next one.