YouTube Content ID
Monetize User-Generated Content on YouTube
About YouTube Content ID
YouTube Content ID is an automated content identification system that scans every video uploaded to YouTube against a database of audio and video files submitted by rights holders. When a match is found, the rights holder can choose to monetize, track, or block the content.
Audicient registers your catalog with YouTube Content ID, creating digital fingerprints of your tracks. When any YouTube user uploads a video containing your music — whether it's a cover, remix, background music, or full upload — Content ID automatically detects it and applies your chosen policy.
This system enables you to monetize millions of user-generated videos featuring your music without any manual intervention. Revenue from Content ID claims is processed through Audicient's royalty accounting system.
Delivering to YouTube Content ID
Automatic Content Claims
YouTube scans every uploaded video against your catalog, automatically claiming videos that contain your music.
Monetize at Scale
Collect royalties from millions of user-generated videos featuring your music without manual intervention.
Flexible Policies
Choose to monetize, track, or block matched content on a per-territory and per-asset basis.
Transparent Reporting
All Content ID claims and revenue are tracked through Audicient's analytics and royalty accounting system.
How It Works
Upload Your Release
Upload your tracks, artwork, and metadata through your white-label Audicient platform.
We Deliver to YouTube Content ID
Audicient processes and delivers your release to YouTube Content ID in the required format, meeting all their specifications.
Track & Earn
Monitor your performance on YouTube Content ID through analytics dashboards and receive royalty payouts automatically.
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