YouTube Content ID Approval

YouTube Content ID approval

As an artist, your music can travel farther than you realize. Fans use your sound in their videos. Creators remix, repost, or sample it without your knowledge. That’s where YouTube Content ID comes in.

Content ID is YouTube’s copyright protection system. It scans every video uploaded to YouTube to detect whether your music is being used — even if it’s just a few seconds. When your track is identified, the system can automatically apply rules that protect your rights.

With Content ID, you don’t have to manually track down every use of your music. The platform does it for you.

How it helps you as an artist

YouTube Content ID isn’t just about blocking unlicensed use — it helps you grow and get paid.

If someone uses your track in their video, Content ID can automatically place ads on that video. When viewers watch, you earn ad revenue from those plays. This allows your music to generate income without you uploading a single video yourself.

Content ID also provides transparency. You get access to insights about where your music is being used, which creators are featuring it, and how often it appears. That kind of data can help guide your marketing, influence your collaborations, and grow your digital footprint.

And importantly, it gives you control. If there’s a case of misuse, false claims, or impersonation, the system helps flag it early — and we’re here to support you in resolving it.

Who qualifies

This service is available to artists and rights owners who are already distributing their music through Big Masterz Hub. We only offer Content ID protection to our active clients to ensure proper handling, clear rights, and full support.

You must own 100% of the rights to your music — both the sound recording and the composition. We only work with original material. No samples, no royalty-free instrumentals, and no third-party loops unless they’re cleared for exclusive use.

If you’ve purchased a beat on a standard or non-exclusive license, it cannot be submitted for Content ID.

What we do for you

Once your music qualifies, we handle the technical process for you. That includes reviewing your catalog, checking metadata, submitting your tracks through our official pipeline, and monitoring how they perform on YouTube.

If any claims or conflicts come up, we help manage them on your behalf. You stay focused on creating while we protect your catalog behind the scenes.

Get started

If your music is distributed with Big Masterz Hub and you meet the requirements, you can request YouTube Content ID protection. This is a free add-on for approved tracks.

Submit your request below, and our team will review your content, prepare everything, and support you through the setup.

Still have questions?

If you’re not sure whether your music qualifies or you’d like help before submitting, contact us directly at

support@bigmasterz.africa