How do I clear YouTube copyright claims on videos that use Soundstripe music?

What you'll learn here

YouTube automatically scans every upload for copyrighted music and can flag a track even when you hold a valid license. If you use Soundstripe music, you can clear those claims by linking your YouTube channel to your Soundstripe account — or by using a single-use code for videos posted to a channel you don't own.
How to clear claims automatically by linking your channel
What to do if a claim isn't clearing.
How to clear claims on a channel you don't own, using a single-use code
What happens to your monetization while a claim is active
Where to read more about how content claims work

Answering the question

Why does YouTube claim videos that use licensed music?
YouTube uses an automated system called Content ID to scan every upload and match it against a database of copyrighted music. When it finds a match, it files a claim — even if you hold a valid license. A claim doesn't mean your license is invalid; it simply means YouTube detected the track and needs it cleared.

How do I clear claims automatically by linking my channel?

Sign in to your Soundstripe account.
Open the Menu, select Account, then Copyright Claims.
Paste your YouTube channel ID, or search by channel name, and pick your channel.
1. To find your channel ID at studio.youtube.com, click the gear icon (Settings), go to Channel > Advanced settings, and copy the Channel ID (starts with "UC").

Once linked, Soundstripe automatically clears any claim on Soundstripe music after your video goes public, usually within minutes.

Your video must be public and on the YouTube channel linked to your Soundstripe account to clear. Private and unlisted videos won't clear, and you may see an error like "Video uploaded prior to the subscription" until the video is public.
Still not cleared after a few hours? Paste the video's URL into the Clear a YouTube Video section of the Copyright Claims page in your account.
How many channels you can link depends on your plan: Personal covers 1 channel. Pro, Pro Plus, and Business cover up to 5.
Your data stays yours. Linking doesn't give Soundstripe access to your channel's personal data.

How do I clear a claim on a channel I don't own?
If the video lives on someone else's channel (like a client's), use a single-use code instead:

Go to the Downloads page in your account, find the song, and click the Get a YouTube code button on that song's line.
Copy the code from the pop-up window.
Paste the code into the video description before publishing the video. Each code is single-use and tied to one video — don't reuse codes across multiple videos. For more than one song in the same video, separate the codes with commas.
If the video is already published without a code, add the code to the description now and allow a few hours for the claim to clear. If it doesn't clear within 24 hours, contact our support team.

What if I bought a single-use license?

Automatic clearance tools aren't included with a single-use license — they're available on Soundstripe subscription plans.
If you get a copyright claim on a video using a track from a single-use license, you can dispute the claim directly with YouTube.
To start the dispute, go to YouTube Studio > Content, find the video, and select the claim under the Copyright column. YouTube will guide you through the remaining steps, including how to attach your Proof of License, which confirms you're licensed to use the track.
To download your Proof of License, go to Menu > My Media > Downloads > Download Documents.

What happens to my monetization during a claim?
Any money your video earns while the claim is active is returned to you once the video clears.

Tips & tricks

Linking your channel is the easiest route. It clears your public videos for you, so you don't have to handle them one at a time.
Use single-use codes for videos you're posting to a channel you don't manage.
Want the full picture? Read Automatically clearing YouTube content claims and Content claims: they aren't what you think.

Still stuck? Our support team is happy to help. Reach out and we'll get your video cleared.