A Content ID claim is automatically generated when an uploaded video matches another video (or segment of a video) in YouTube's Content ID system. Depending on the copyright owner's Content ID settings, Content ID claims can:
- Block a video from being viewed
- Monetize the video by running ads on it, sometimes sharing revenue with the uploader
- Track the video’s viewership statistics
Any of these actions can be geography-specific. For example, a video with a Content ID claim can be monetized in one country/region and blocked or tracked in a different country/region.
Keep in mind:
- Videos longer than three minutes in length: When a claimed video is tracked or monetised, it stays viewable on YouTube with the active Content ID claim on it. Copyright owners can apply any of the following policies to their claims: monetize, track, or block. “Monetize” is the most common policy applied to music claims.
- Shorts 1-3 minutes in length: Claimed videos will be blocked if there is an active claim applied, regardless of policy. You will not receive a copyright strike for videos that contain active claims.
- Content ID claims are different from copyright removal requests and copyright strikes.
- Content ID claims affect videos, but usually don't impact your channel or account.
In this video, learn how to check if your video has a Content ID claim and how you can respond:
Content ID claims in three-minute Shorts
Starting on October 15 2024, all new vertical videos that are 1-3 minutes in length will be categorized as Shorts on YouTube. Shorts longer than one minute that have an active Content ID claim, regardless of the policy, will be blocked on YouTube.
If a claim is found when you upload a 1-3-minute Short, you’ll get a notification. You may remove claimed content from your videos. If you believe the claim was made in error, you can file a dispute. Once the claim is resolved, your Short will be viewable. Learn more about 1- to 3-minute Shorts.
Check if your video has a Content ID claim
If your video gets a Content ID claim, YouTube will email you. You can also use YouTube Studio to check if your video has a Content ID claim.
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- From the left menu, select Content
.
.- If you’re looking for claimed Shorts, go to the “Shorts” tab.
- Click the filter bar
Copyright.
- Find the video that you're interested in.
- In the Restrictions column, hover over Copyright.
Copyright.- Copyright: Video has a Content ID claim.
- Copyright—Takedown: Video is affected by a copyright removal request, also known as a "takedown".
For more info, click See details on the hover text to open the Video copyright details page.
See who claimed your video
- Follow the steps above to find a video with a Content ID claim.
- In the Restrictions column, click See details on the hover text.
- Under the Content used section, click on See details.
- You can see who claimed your video under Claimant.
If you don't recognize the copyright owner, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the claim is invalid. Also, if your video has a claim from "one or more music publishing rights collecting societies", you may want to learn more about collecting societies.
Keep in mind:
- You can get claims from different copyright owners for different segments of your video.
- If the content has different copyright owners in different countries or regions, you can get multiple claims on the same video or segment.
Manage Content ID claims
To respond to a Content ID claim:
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- From the left menu, select Content
- If you’re looking for claimed Shorts, go to the “Shorts” tab.
- Click the filter bar
- Find the video that you're interested in.
- In the Restrictions column, click See details on the hover text.
- Under the Content used section, click on Take action.
Depending on the situation, you have a few options to respond to a Content ID claim:
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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