YouTube has several tools that copyright owners can use to protect and manage their copyrighted content on YouTube. Copyright management tools are designed for different types of creators, from occasional uploaders to established media companies.
Our copyright management tools include:
By default, the copyright takedown webform is available for everyone on YouTube to use. The availability of the other copyright management tools is based on:
- Demonstrated need for frequent copyright management
- Available resources to manage your rights and content
- Knowledge of YouTube's copyright system
While we work to expand the availability of our tools, we're also committed to protecting against significant disruptions that can result from their misuse.
For infrequent copyright management
Copyright takedown webform
For frequent copyright management
To find the right tool for your frequent copyright management needs, start by filling in this form. Make sure that you're signed in with the same YouTube account that you've previously used to submit takedown requests through our webform.
Your responses will give us more info about your needs for copyright management so that we can find the tool that's right for you. Once you submit the form, we'll review your responses and email you our recommendations based on:
- How often you upload videos
- How often your videos are re-uploaded
- Whether you manage an account on behalf of a company
- Your history of submitting requests through our webform. Specifically, how your previous webform requests show an understanding of copyright and a need for frequent takedowns.
More info on our tools for frequent copyright management can be found below:
Copyright Match Tool
Enterprise Copyright Match Tool
Content ID
- Using any of these copyright management tools to submit a takedown request starts a legal process.
- Misuse of any of these tools, such as submitting false information, may result in the suspension of your account or other legal consequences.
- Before submitting takedown requests, it's important to consider whether fair use, fair dealing or other exceptions to copyright applies in each situation.