{"id":2558,"date":"2021-02-02T14:05:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T14:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:24:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:54:04","slug":"how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use copyrighted music on YouTube legally"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTubers frequently come across copyright claims when using a music track for their videos. Although these claims are common, using copyrighted music comes with a set of consequences that might result in the suspension of your account. YouTube has stringent laws regarding copyright infringement. But there&#8217;s always a way around it. In this blog, we will discuss the different ways in which you can use copyrighted music on YouTube videos legally.<\/span><\/p>\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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#What_Is_Copyright_Music\" title=\"What Is Copyright Music?\">What Is Copyright 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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#How_Does_Copyright_Work_on_YouTube\" title=\"How Does Copyright Work on YouTube?\">How Does Copyright Work on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#How_to_Use_Copyrighted_Music_on_YouTube_Legally\" title=\"How to Use Copyrighted Music on YouTube? (Legally)\">How to Use Copyrighted Music on YouTube? (Legally)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#1_Get_Copyright_Permission\" title=\"1. Get Copyright Permission\">1. Get Copyright Permission<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#2_Use_Custom_Music\" title=\"2. Use Custom Music\">2. Use Custom Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#3_Try_Thematic_for_Licensed_Tracks\" title=\"3. Try Thematic for Licensed Tracks\">3. Try Thematic for Licensed Tracks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#4_Use_Paid_Music_Licensing_Tracks\" title=\"4. Use Paid Music Licensing Tracks\">4. Use Paid Music Licensing Tracks<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#5_Use_Royalty-Free_Music\" title=\"5. Use Royalty-Free Music\">5. Use Royalty-Free Music<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#6_Use_Creative_Commons_Music\" title=\"6. Use Creative Commons Music\">6. Use Creative Commons Music<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#Q1_How_does_using_copyrighted_music_impact_my_purchased_views\" title=\"Q1. How does using copyrighted music impact my purchased views?\">Q1. How does using copyrighted music impact my purchased views?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#Q2_Can_I_monetize_a_video_of_copyrighted_music\" title=\"Q2. Can I monetize a video of copyrighted music?\">Q2. Can I monetize a video of copyrighted music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#Q3_Is_there_a_safe_way_to_use_copyrighted_music_in_my_YouTube_videos\" title=\"Q3. Is there a safe way to use copyrighted music in my YouTube videos?\">Q3. Is there a safe way to use copyrighted music in my YouTube videos?<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#Q4_Can_You_Use_30_Seconds_of_a_Copyrighted_Song_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q4. Can You Use 30 Seconds of a Copyrighted Song on YouTube?\">Q4. Can You Use 30 Seconds of a Copyrighted Song on YouTube?<\/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-marketing\/how-to-use-copyrighted-music-on-youtube-legally\/#Q5_How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Use_a_Copyrighted_Song_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q5. How Much Does It Cost to Use a Copyrighted Song on YouTube?\">Q5. How Much Does It Cost to Use a Copyrighted Song on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Copyright_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Is Copyright Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are a content creator on YouTube, understanding YouTube copyright music becomes essential. In simple terms, copyrighted music refers to any track protected by copyright law. An artist, producer, or record label usually owns exclusive rights to use, share, and produce music. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube copyright music covers more than lyrics. It protects harmony, melody, and even the Master&#8217;s that the sound recording itself. In other words, if you use copyrighted music without permission, you could risk monetization. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Copyright_Work_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Does Copyright Work on YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube has an advanced system of detecting music called Content ID. It scans every video uploaded to the platform for any copyrighted music. YouTube will automatically flag it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any channel with more than three strikes will face loss of monetization or, in some cases, suspicion of the<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">channel itself. Therefore, it is essential to protect your music and legally use other music on YouTube. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, if you have a Taylor Swift song in the background, here&#8217;s how it will unfold:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The copyright owner gets notified through Content ID<\/li>\n<li>Your monetization privileges get blocked<\/li>\n<li>On repeat offences, your channel will be suspended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Copyrighted_Music_on_YouTube_Legally\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Use Copyrighted Music on YouTube? (Legally)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_Copyright_Permission\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Get Copyright Permission<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another way to use copyrighted music for your YouTube videos is to secure a license or permission from the music track owner. Using copyrighted videos mostly leads to your YouTube channel being banned, so it&#8217;s best to promote your own content on the Platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want to stay on YouTube and continue making money from copyrighted music, you must obtain permission to use existing content. First, you need to determine who owns the copyrighted music track you plan to use. Look for ways to contact them through emails or calls and understand what rights you require.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Custom_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Use Custom Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Creating or commissioning music is one of the safest and most flexible options for artists. It will help you have full ownership of your own music. When you have music artists create music for you, it opens up possibilities for complete creative control with no licensing fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Try_Thematic_for_Licensed_Tracks\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Try Thematic for Licensed Tracks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use built-in platforms designed for creators, which offer pre-cleared, copyright-free music. It&#8217;s generally free to use, since music is directly licensed from artists. It will help protect you from copyright claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-copyrighted-music-2025.jpg\" alt=\"youtube copyrighted music 2025\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-copyrighted-music-2025.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-copyrighted-music-2025-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-copyrighted-music-2025-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-copyrighted-music-2025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-copyrighted-music-2025-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Paid_Music_Licensing_Tracks\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Use Paid Music Licensing Tracks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To produce professional-quality YouTube copyright music, search for services that help you connect with music artists. Tracking down the owner of a song is a challenging task. Specific platforms, such as AudioJungle, can help you get there faster. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_Royalty-Free_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Use Royalty-Free Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can opt to use Royalty-Free Music, which is freely available for everyone to use. The restrictions may differ from one music genre to another. Further, you can search for public domain music and find a long list of available options on the internet. Any copyrighted music loses its copyright protection after a specific period and enters the public domain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ensure you understand your country&#8217;s copyright laws before using any music. Do your research, too, rather than solely depending on the website&#8217;s information. Don&#8217;t forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/youtube-audio-library\/\">YouTube Audio Library<\/a> is filled with free music. This library provides creators with royalty-free music that is free from copyright restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_Creative_Commons_Music\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Use Creative Commons Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reuse music from YouTube music videos, you need to secure a Creative Commons license. Creators can use these videos through the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/tools\/choose-the-best-video-editor-for-youtube-to-boost-traffic\/\">YouTube Video Editor<\/a>. While creating any video using CC content, YouTube will directly attribute the source under the video player. Simply, search for a video. Click on the &#8220;Filters&#8221; tab on the left-hand side. You&#8217;ll find Creative Commons under Features. YouTube will display all the videos that fall under the Creative Commons license.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using copyrighted music on YouTube doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. Whether you are creating custom tracks or pre-licensing, you must follow the proper steps. Since music enhances your content, ensure that you follow YouTube&#8217;s guidelines. Once you start creating smarter content and stay protected, your content will perform automatically.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_does_using_copyrighted_music_impact_my_purchased_views\"><\/span>Q1. How does using copyrighted music impact my purchased views?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When your video\u00a0is based on a copyrighted music track, YouTube may limit its visibility and monetization. Now that purchased views still count<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/latest-youtube-updates\/youtube-rule-violations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,YouTube rule-breaking violations<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> could affect your video&#8217;s overall reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_I_monetize_a_video_of_copyrighted_music\"><\/span>Q2. Can I monetize a video of copyrighted music?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, you can monetize a video that features copyrighted music if YouTube approves it during the upload process. You must connect with promotion services and promote your videos using Google Ads, which will help you <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">buy YouTube views<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> more organically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Is_there_a_safe_way_to_use_copyrighted_music_in_my_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>Q3. Is there a safe way to use copyrighted music in my YouTube videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can use copyrighted music safely by seeking a license or using royalty-free music. Seeking these can help you upload videos without the risk of restrictions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Can_You_Use_30_Seconds_of_a_Copyrighted_Song_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Q4. Can You Use 30 Seconds of a Copyrighted Song on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you cannot automatically use 30-second copyrighted song without permission. YouTube&#8217;s content ID can track and flag it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Use_a_Copyrighted_Song_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Q5. How Much Does It Cost to Use a Copyrighted Song on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cost to use a copyrighted song varies widely. 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