YouTube has a copyright issue. While AI-based Content ID prevents illegal uploading of copyrighted material, it often affects legitimate creators with copyright claims, even if they have not violated YouTube’s policies. Fortunately, the company is adding a new “Checks” tool that can help you spot potential copyright claims. before a video is posted and avoid blocked or demonetized videos, or worse.
To use the new verification tool, simply open YouTube Studio on your computer and upload your video as usual. YouContent ID from ube checks for copyrighted material ‘Loading and analyzingis the content, description and metadata of the video for “Adequacy of ads”Numbers.
YouTube says the copyright scan only takes a few minutes, while ad eligibility checks take longer to complete. It’s best to post the video once the checks are complete, but users can post videos while the checks are still running and then check them later.
Once the verification process is complete, you’ll see green check marks if you approve them, or yellow / red warnings if there’s a problem with your video.
Don’t worry if you get an alert – these are preventive notifications so you can fix issues before a video goes public. Claims against you will only take effect after the video is posted, so be sure to edit the video or answer the claim to avoid monetization, blocked or deleted videos, and other copyright-related claims that may harm your channel.
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What to do if you receive a copyright or ad alert alert
Copyright Alerts
For copyright claims, you can:
- Use YouTube studio’s built-in editing tools to trim, mute, or replace the highlighted part of the video.
- Edit and return toupload a new version of the video with the copyrighted section.
- Answer the claim. If you do, your advertising revenue will be maintained until the dispute is resolved.
- Post the video without troubleshooting. This may affect your visibility and advertising revenue will go to the rights holder if you do not resolve or challenge the claim. In some cases, videos can be blocked if copyright claims are severe enough and not addressed.
Ad matching alerts
If your video is marked with an ad compatibility alert, you can update the video or its metadata to resolve the issue or challenge the claim.
From YouTube official publication includes guidelines for updating metadata and editing video content to resolve ad matching issues.
If you choose to challenge your ad’s fitness alert, an actual person will review your video against YouTube’s ad eligibility policies and send you an email once the verdict is reached. This may take a few days to complete.
It is important to note that videos are only scanned for possible Content ID claims during initial upload. Manual copyright infringement warnings may still occur after a video is posted, and there may be future eligibility issues if changes to YouTube’s advertising policies cause your metadata to remain obsolete. However, YouTube hopes the new checks will make it easier to resolve Content ID claims.