Fixing in progress Step 2 AdSense loop after 14 days 2026

If Step 2 has been stuck for 14 days, start by confirming your identity and payment profile are actually in sync. Check pay.google.com and the alerts bell icon specifically — a pending identity verification request often sits there even when the AdSense dashboard itself looks unchanged. Make sure your Google Account name, date of birth, and address line up exactly with your government ID. No alerts showing? Use the Identity Verification Troubleshooter to manually trigger a fresh review rather than waiting it out. Avoid closing and reopening the account, since that resets the queue back to day one. A browser cache clear or trying a different device can sometimes force a status refresh too. Past 21 days with no movement, go straight to YouTube Creator Support through the Help icon in Studio and request a manual reset.