Getting Started
YouTube Official Artist Channels (OAC)
YouTube Official Artist Channels (OAC) help organize your music catalog into sections that display...
YouTube Music Overview
YouTube Music is a streaming platform by YouTube where songs are published in video...
YouTube Content ID Overview
YouTube Content ID is an automated system that identifies copyrighted material on YouTube. It...
What Content Is Eligible for YouTube Content ID?
To meet YouTube Content ID rules, every audio file submitted must be linked to...
COVER SONG LICENSE – SIMPLE GUIDE
This guide explains how to get permission to release a cover song through our...
Why You Should License a Cover Song Before Release
Releasing a cover song is not just a creative decision–it is also a legal...
Do I Need Permission to Release a Cover Song?
Yes. If the song was written by someone else, you must have permission to...
Distributing a Cover Song
What You Need First Before releasing a cover song, you must secure a cover...
Cover Artwork Guidelines
1. Image Quality 2. Size and Format 3. Prohibited Content 4. Metadata Consistency 5....