When you use Content ID & More, you gain powerful tools for protecting and tracking your beats.
Content ID & More enables you to see where your tracks are being used and ensures that others can’t claim your work. But what happens if you want to allow specific customers to use your music in their content? That’s where allowlisting comes in.
What is Allowlisting?
Allowlisting (also known as “Whitelisting”) is a process that lets you permit certain customers to use your content without triggering Content ID & More claims.
How Does BeatStars’ Allowlisting Process Work?
On BeatStars, users of Content ID & More have an option to allowlist specific buyers:
- You can simply click the “Allowlist” button in your dashboard to initiate the allowlisting process.
- After clicking “Allowlist,” you’ll be directed to complete a form asking you to provide information such as:
- Your BeatStars username
- Your email address
- Clarifying if you are requesting to release or reinstate your claim
- Releasing a claim – allows artists to monetize your content, enabling them to earn revenue while using it.
- Reinstating a claim – will restrict any use of your content for profit, preventing artists from earning revenue from it.
- The Track video URL or channel ID
- An explanation for your request
- Any licenses or documentation
- Action by Our Support Team: Once the information is submitted, our support team will process the request, ensuring that the specified person is allowlisted.
Differences between Content ID & More and Allowlisting
When you upload an audio track to YouTube Content ID and do not place an allowlist on matching videos, you become eligible to earn revenue from those videos. This process ensures that content creators who use your music without proper licensing do not profit unfairly from your work.
For instance, if a creator has not purchased a license, or if they have acquired a license that does not include YouTube monetization rights, these are examples where you would refrain from allowlisting their videos. This practice safeguards your revenue stream and ensures that only those who comply with your licensing terms benefit from monetization.
On the other hand, if a license is sold that includes YouTube monetization rights, it is essential to allowlist the relevant video or channel. This step recognizes the legal use of your music by licensed users, allowing them to monetize their content without interference.
It is important to note that purchasing a non-exclusive license at any time does not grant the buyer the right to submit their newly created song to any Content ID service. This protection maintains control over your intellectual property and prevents unauthorized use or distribution.
By carefully managing allowlists and adhering to proper licensing practices, you can optimize your revenue and maintain the integrity of your content in the digital space.
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