Get YouTube Content IDs for your music

YouTube has a specific set of criteria that must be met in order to monetize your music through Content ID, which requires us to implement criteria as well. This includes ensuring that you have exclusive ownership rights of all elements in your tracks and that your music is not fully AI-generated. Because of this, monetization through Content ID is usually considered a highly curated service. 

You can find more information on eligibility requirements in this article.

After you release your tracks, it can take up to a month for your music to enter  the Content ID system.

Artists should consider getting Content ID if they want to be paid whenever their music is used on YouTube. Without getting Content ID a YouTube video maker could use your music with no royalties paid to you. 

If your music qualifies to be released on music distribution services, it should also qualify for YouTube Content ID. Mainly, your music will qualify as long as it features only original content or if you’ve received clearance for any sampled, reproduced or reworked material.

This service is included with LANDR Distribution Pro and LANDR Studio plans at no extra cost upfront. LANDR will collect a 20% commission from royalties received through Content ID.

After the initial period where YouTube is entering your music into the Content ID system, payouts will occur monthly. The more your music is used in video content, the more you have the chance to earn money from it.

You can create promotional campaigns using your dedicated promolink, which you can share on social media and reach out to video content creators to let them know that your music is available to use. Find out more about how to promote your music here.