If you create videos for YouTube, you’re probably aware of copyright and the claims that can arise from it’s enforcement. And even though you are careful and only use royalty free music, video’s can still suffer from a copyright claim. This can be a real inconvenience and could result in your monetisation being paused. You then may end up having to dispute a claim you didn’t understand.

All very confusing and frustrating. Especially when the music you’re using has been properly licensed. The issue is, YouTube’s automated systems don’t always know that right away. This is where whitelisting comes in.

Whitelisting is designed to protect creators who are using music correctly. It helps make sure your videos stay monetised and claim-free, while still protecting the artists who made the music.

What is channel whitelisting?

YouTube uses a system called Content ID. It scans the audio blueprint of every uploaded video. It checks this blueprint and compares it against a database of copyrighted music. If a match is found, YouTube automatically places a copyright claim on the video.

Whitelisting is a way of telling YouTube:
“This specific channel is allowed to use any licensed music from a particular providers catalogue.”

When a channel is whitelisted, Content ID will still detect and identify the music. But it also recognises that the channel has a valid licence. Because of that, no copyright claim is made on the video.

Its a bit like being on the guest list when you arrive at a nightclub. Your names on the list, so you can get in straight away but the venue is still secured and monitored to stay safe against any trouble makers. It’s as though you are getting special treatment.

Importantly, whitelisting does not remove copyright protection from the music. The music remains protected across YouTube. Whitelisting simply prevents false claims on channels that are using the music legally.

Why whitelisting is a great solution for content creators

For content creators, whitelisting is the simple solution to one of the biggest headaches on YouTube. Dealing with copyright claims. As whitelisting is tied to a specific channel, everything is simple. You know exactly where your licence applies, and YouTube does too.

When your channel gets whitelisted:

  • Your videos are protected from copyright claims on licensed music
  • Monetisation is not disrupted and works as expected from the moment you upload
  • You don’t need to file disputes or wait for claims to be released

This setup is perfect for:

  • YouTubers running a single channel
  • Brands uploading to an official account
  • Streamers posting videos on demand

Whitelisting means instead of worrying about copyright claims, you can focus on what matters most, creating content and growing your channel.

How to get your channel whitelisted

So, if you are a creator building a channel on YouTube this must sound like the ideal solution. And here at RouteNote Licensing we are now able to offer Whitelisting of your channel. This will providing you with pre-cleared, royalty-free music that is safe to use on YouTube.

When you license music through RouteNote Licensing:

  • Your specified YouTube channel is whitelisted
  • The music is actively protected in YouTube’s Content ID system
  • All your uploads using music from our catalogue is automatically protected from copyright claims

By keeping the music protected in Content ID while whitelisting licensed channels, RouteNote Licensing ensures the system works fairly for both content creators and the musicians providing their tracks.

We have made it really simple to register your channel for whitelisting.

  1. Sign up to RouteNote Licensing
  2. Take out a paid subscription
  3. Log into your account and go to the “My Details” section (see Below)
  4. At the bottom fill in your YouTube Channel ID (Your Channel ID can be found by clicking the following link https://www.youtube.com/account_advanced)
  5. Relax

Whitelisting is applied carefully and reviewed manually. This helps make sure licences are used correctly and that creators receive the proper protection against claims. We can update or change your whitelisted channel but just not frequently. This helps keep the system fair, and secure for everyone.

Why RouteNote Licensing offers a great value whitelisting service.

For creators with an active YouTube channel, RouteNote Licensing offers true peace of mind through its whitelisting facility. And whitelisting comes at no extra cost if you take out a monthly subscription.

So, instead of worrying about where to source great music, copyright claims, disputes and potential loss of revenue, you get:

  • Access to our vast catalogue of high quality royalty-free music
  • Confidence that your videos will stay monetised
  • Time saved by avoiding copyright admin
  • Clear licensing that works exactly as promised

Disputing copyright claims takes time and energy. And we appreciate that content creators just want to….well, create! With RouteNote Licensing, your channel is protected from the very start. So no need to wait for held monitisation and no having to argue with automated systems. Surely, one of the most frustrating things that has become commonplace online.

At the same time, we are also proud to be able to protect our artists and rights holders. This helps to maintain a music catalogue that’s high quality and sustainable long term.

In short, RouteNote Licensing lets you focus on what you do best…create content, while we take care of everything else.

Stop risking your channel’s revenue and momentum on a flawed system.

RouteNote Licensing guarantees that the music you license is protected from Content ID claims, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating great content.

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