YouTube is offering creators who were banned from the platform a second chance.
On Thursday, the Google -owned platform announced it is rolling out a feature for previously terminated creators to apply to create a new channel. Previous rules led to a lifetime ban.
"We know many terminated creators deserve a second chance," wrote the YouTube Team in a blog post. "We're looking forward to providing an opportunity for creators to start fresh and bring their voice back to the platform."
Tech companies have faced months of scrutiny from House Republicans and President Donald Trump, who have accused the platforms of political bias and overreach in content moderation.
Last week, YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit involving the suspension of Trump's account following the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.
YouTube said this new option is separate from its already existing appeals process. If an appeal is unsuccessful, creators now have the option to apply for a new channel.
Approved creators under the new process will start from scratch, with no prior videos, subscribers or monetization privileges carried over.