Alex Ruben
How To Activate Star Ratings on Facebook Reels
Trying to get Stars on Facebook Reels? Yeah, it’s kind of a pain, but it’s doable. Basically, Stars are like digital tips, and if your account qualifies, you can start earning directly from viewers. Here’s a rundown of what you need and how to do it. Spoiler: it’s not always straightforward.
Prerequisites for Enabling Stars
First off, make sure you’ve got:
- The latest version of the Facebook app installed. Because of course, Facebook has to make it harder than necessary.
- Set your account to Professional Mode. If it’s just a normal account, no Stars for you, sadly.
- Meet the monetization criteria — usually, that means enough followers, engagement, or some eligibility check. No guarantees you qualify right away.
Step 1: Open the Facebook App
Open the Facebook app and log in. Easy enough, but don’t forget, sometimes an app update can mess things up, so make sure you’re running the latest version.
Step 2: Access Your Profile
Tap on the profile icon at the top right corner. It’s the one that probably shows your picture or initials. Once there, you’re mostly looking for the menu where you can toggle features like Professional Mode.
Step 3: Enable Professional Mode
To do that, go to Settings & Privacy > Creator Studio (or directly from settings, depends on the update). If it’s not already on, switch your account to Professional Mode. This is the key step—your account needs to be in the right type to access monetization features, including Stars. On some setups, toggling this can fail the first time, so a restart or logout may be needed.
Step 4: Navigate to Reels
Scroll down your profile and look for the Reels tab or section. Alternatively, you might go through the Video section in your menu bar—whatever works on your version. The goal is to find where you can create or edit Reels.
Step 5: Create a New Reel
Tap Create Reel. It’ll open up your gallery, so pick some clips, photos, whatever. Realize that sometimes, if your app isn’t feeling cooperative, creating a Reel can be buggy. Patience, or force-closing and trying again, might be needed.
Step 6: Edit Your Reel
Here you can add music, text, effects—whatever TikTok-style nonsense you like. But *really*, the goal is to get to the monetization step, so don’t spend forever here.
Step 7: Enable Stars Feature
Once you hit Next, scroll down. If your account is eligible, you should see a Stars toggle—if not, that probably means you’re still not there yet. (Or the feature isn’t rolled out in your region.) Toggle it on. The interesting part? Sometimes, on one setup it works, on another it just won’t show up no matter what—probably account-specific quirks.
Step 8: Upload Your Reel
After enabling Stars, go ahead and upload. Expected? Viewers can start sending Stars during your live or whenever you’re watching Reels. Just keep in mind, the feature might take a few hours or even days to activate after you toggle it. Patience, like always.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Here’s what’s fishy:
- Make sure your account stays active — no sudden bans or restrictions. Otherwise, Stars can disappear as quick as they appeared.
- If Stars aren’t showing up, double-check your Creator Studio or settings; eligibility can change if Facebook updates rules.
- Encourage your fans to send Stars; engagement is key. Sometimes, viewers don’t know they can support you unless you tell them.
Conclusion
If you’ve done all this and Stars still aren’t showing, it’s probably just Facebook being extra slow or regional restrictions. Keep an eye on your account status and eligibility. Sometimes, another app update or a new account switch can fix weird glitches. The main thing? Patience. Your content needs to be consistent, and hopefully, that checkmark of eligibility pops up someday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Stars on Facebook Reels?
Stars are basically digital tips from viewers. They send a small digital currency during your videos or live streams to support you financially.
Can everyone enable Stars on Reels?
Nope. You gotta be in Professional Mode and meet Facebook’s specific requirements. Otherwise, no dice.
How do I know if I’m eligible for Stars?
Check your Creator Studio monetization tab. If it says you’re eligible, cool. If not, keep working on your content or wait—sometimes Facebook updates things without notice.
Summary
- Ensure your app is updated and account is in Professional Mode
- Navigate to Creator Studio > Monetization to check eligibility
- Look for the Stars toggle during Reel creation
- Patience, sometimes it takes a bit for features to roll out
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. Could be a little tricky at first, but once this clicks, you’re all set.