{"id":20507,"date":"2023-10-19T15:32:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=20507"},"modified":"2026-03-02T13:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:36:58","slug":"how-to-credit-music-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Credit Music on YouTube (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube&#8217;s content ID system has paid out over $9 billon to right holders since its launch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube credit does not replace permission; it can still get a copyright claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s important to use proper attribution to meet Creative Commons requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understand that a copyright claim affects monetization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leverage YouTube&#8217;s automatic credits to avoid triggering a claim.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#How_YouTube_Automatically_Credits_Music\" title=\"How YouTube Automatically Credits Music?\">How YouTube Automatically Credits Music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#When_should_you_give_music_credits_on_YouTube\" title=\"When should you give music credits on YouTube?\">When should you give music credits on YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#1_Use_of_Royalty_Free_Music\" title=\"1. Use of Royalty Free Music\">1. Use of Royalty Free Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#2_Licensed_Music\" title=\"2. Licensed Music\">2. Licensed Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#3_Background_Music\" title=\"3. Background Music\">3. Background Music<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Where_to_Give_Music_Credits_on_YouTube\" title=\"Where to Give Music Credits on YouTube?\">Where to Give Music Credits on YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#1_Description_Section\" title=\"1. Description Section\">1. Description Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#2_End_Screen\" title=\"2. End Screen\">2. End Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#3_YouTube_Music_Policy\" title=\"3. YouTube Music Policy\">3. YouTube Music Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#How_to_Format_Music_Credits\" title=\"How to Format Music Credits?\">How to Format Music Credits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#How_To_Give_Credit_To_Music_On_YouTube\" title=\"How To Give Credit To Music On YouTube?\">How To Give Credit To Music On YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Q1_Do_YouTube_Shorts_require_music_credits\" title=\"Q1. Do YouTube Shorts require music credits?\">Q1. Do YouTube Shorts require music credits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Q2_Can_I_edit_or_add_music_credits_after_uploading_a_video\" title=\"Q2. Can I edit or add music credits after uploading a video?\">Q2. Can I edit or add music credits after uploading a video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Q3Can_I_use_the_same_music_credit_format_for_every_video\" title=\"Q3.Can I use the same music credit format for every video?\">Q3.Can I use the same music credit format for every video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-credit-music-on-youtube\/#Q4_Can_I_use_music_credits_in_multiple_languages\" title=\"Q4. Can I use music credits in multiple languages?\">Q4. Can I use music credits in multiple languages?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_YouTube_Automatically_Credits_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How YouTube Automatically Credits Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you upload a video to YouTube, the platform runs a quick scan through its content ID system. This automated system identifies copyrighted material at scale. If the system detects a registered track, it will generate a meta block, consisting of:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official song title<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Performing artist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Licensing partner or rights holder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Streaming platform links<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The credit is created by YouTube titled &#8216;Music in this video&#8217;. It&#8217;s important to note that it&#8217;s an attribution, not an authorization to use the music. If you don&#8217;t hold a valid license, your video may be subject to copyright claims and even restrictions in certain regions. In no way does it override copyright law, but simply gives recognition to the owner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is applied to long-form video, since YouTube Shorts has a built-in ad sound feature that is governed by the platform itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_give_music_credits_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When should you give music credits on YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The YouTube creators use music tracks and snippets to make their videos engaging. So, it is necessary to understand how to give credit for music on YouTube to the rightful owner. The creator has to give credit in the following cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_of_Royalty_Free_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Use of Royalty Free Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many artists or platforms provide royalty-free music. The creators can use the music for free, but giving credit is good practice. Platforms such as YouTube let you use royalty-free music but require attribution, as it helps you discover content that has used the same music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Licensed_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Licensed Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many YouTube creators purchase licenses to avoid copyright claims on their videos. Still, an artist can ask for credit in their agreement. This agreement will let the uploader or purchaser monetize the content while giving credit to the artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Background_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Background Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even if you use someone&#8217;s music for a few seconds, your video can get a copyright strike. Give proper credit to the artist even for a fraction of the music added.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Give_Music_Credits_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where to Give Music Credits on YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are dedicated spaces on the YouTube platform to give music credit. Here are the most used and visible spots:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Description_Section\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Description Section<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many creators wonder, &#8216;How to give music credits in YouTube description?&#8217; The answer is simple: Descriptions are easily accessible to both viewers and creators. Give credit using:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song Name\/Title<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Artist Info (Official Name or Artist Name)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">License Type (If any)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Link to the original Content or the artist&#8217;s Official Page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_End_Screen\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. End Screen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Creators of cinematic or professional content can add credits at the end to give the video a suitable ending, just as movies acknowledge the original creators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_YouTube_Music_Policy\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. YouTube Music Policy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The creator studio has a YouTube music policy that allows the uploader to mention the artist. Nevertheless, YouTube has a content ID for every video, which helps recognize every piece of music added.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Format_Music_Credits\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Format Music Credits?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now that we know how to give song credit on YouTube, let&#8217;s see the format. Randomly mentioning the creators will not help the creators or the platform&#8217;s attribution. Here is the format to get an overview of how to give music credit on YouTube:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song Title:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The exact title that is uploaded to the platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Artist Name:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Credit the Artist, banner, or company that has the license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Source platform:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> From where you obtain the track, such as Spotify or YouTube library.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">License Type:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Mention the type, whether it&#8217;s royalty-free or under a specific license type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reference:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> link to original content: Direct URL to content or artist page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Calm Down<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Artist:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Rema &amp; Selena Gomez<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Source:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> YouTube<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">License:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> By Mavin Global Holdings Ltd\/ Jonzing World Entertainment, under exclusive license to Interscope.<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-credit-music-on-YouTube-in-2026-for-creators.jpg\" alt=\"how to credit music on YouTube in 2026 for creators\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-credit-music-on-YouTube-in-2026-for-creators.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-credit-music-on-YouTube-in-2026-for-creators-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-credit-music-on-YouTube-in-2026-for-creators-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-credit-music-on-YouTube-in-2026-for-creators-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-credit-music-on-YouTube-in-2026-for-creators-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Give_Credit_To_Music_On_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How To Give Credit To Music On YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Attributing on YouTube is complying with license terms, not just deflecting it. If your music license requires adherence to the Creative Commons license, then follow these steps carefully:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Before writing any credit, it&#8217;s important to confirm whether you can use the music in the first place. If you can&#8217;t verify the usage rights, attribution alone will not protect your video from a claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Collect the attribution details, including the song title, artist name, and license type, for proper usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 3:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Format the credit in the video description and practice it to keep the content clean while remaining transparent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 4:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Publish carefully; for precaution, upload it to the unlisted section, then review it before making it public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Including music or a song is essential to creating an engaging YouTube video. Additionally, knowing how to credit music on YouTube is critical to preventing copyright infringement. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A brilliant way to avoid such copyright issues is to use the extensive\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/youtube-audio-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube audio library<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It consists of royalty-free productions, which every creator can use without violating copyright laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Do_YouTube_Shorts_require_music_credits\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q1. Do YouTube Shorts require music credits?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, YouTube Shorts require music credits to ensure proper attribution and prevent copyright infringement. Hence, it is important to learn how to credit music in YouTube videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_I_edit_or_add_music_credits_after_uploading_a_video\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q2. Can I edit or add music credits after uploading a video?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, you can edit and add music credits after your video is uploaded to the <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/analytics\/creator-studio-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube Studio<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3Can_I_use_the_same_music_credit_format_for_every_video\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q3.Can I use the same music credit format for every video?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No, the format may change based on the license and permission details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Can_I_use_music_credits_in_multiple_languages\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q4. Can I use music credits in multiple languages?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, you can include music credits in multiple languages. 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