Get YouTube Content ID for your music

YouTube Content ID helps to ensure that you get paid every time a creator uses your music in their content on YouTube. With millions of videos being uploaded every day, that makes it one of the most powerful ways to monetize your music. If your tracks are eligible, LANDR Distribution will make this process easier than ever.

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What is the YouTube Content ID system?

The YouTube Content ID system is an audio fingerprinting program that allows YouTube to catalog submitted music, enabling copyright owners to identify where their music is being used on YouTube.

What are the eligibility requirements for YouTube Content ID?

To get YouTube Content ID through LANDR, you must have a LANDR Studio or LANDR Distribution Pro subscription. Due to YouTube’s monetization policies, this is a curated service requiring that your music meets certain criteria when it comes to originality and ownership. Learn more here.

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How is YouTube Content ID different from YouTube Music?

YouTube Music is an ad-free version of YouTube that lets people stream music from their devices. The YouTube Content ID system is a way for music creators to claim ownership over the music being used in video content. LANDR Distribution can send your tracks to both YouTube Music and YouTube’s Content ID system.

How to get YouTube Content ID for Your Music

Step 1

Subscribe to LANDR Distribution Pro or LANDR Studio and make sure that your music meets YouTube Content ID eligibility requirements

Step 2

Access LANDR’s easy-to-use distribution wizard to upload your music and set up your release

Step 3

Once your release goes live, YouTube will monetize your tracks anytime content creators use it

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Get your music on all streaming platforms

When you get YouTube Content ID with LANDR Distribution, your music is also delivered to over 150+ streaming platforms and stores, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Tidal, and more.

Frequently asked questions about YouTube’s Content ID system

How do I qualify for YouTube Content ID?

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.

How long does it take to get YouTube Content ID?

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

Why do creators need YouTube Content ID?

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.

How can I promote my music once it’s in the YouTube Content ID system?

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.