How to Check Your YouTube Uploads for Copyright Claims

Coming up with original video content and making sure you're not stepping on anyone's toes can be challenging. If you want to get far, however, you need to tackle both issues. Luckily, YouTube's copyright checking feature makes it easier for users.

While not perfect, the "Checks" system is an extra measure to keep your uploads safe from copyright strikes. Here's a bit more detail into what YouTube's checks actually do, and what the results mean.

How YouTube's Copyright Checks Work

The feature is an automated part of the upload process. After setting up your video's details and different elements, you'll reach the Checks stage.

YouTube will scan your content for copyright violations. If it finds any, it notifies you so you can make the necessary changes. If you're monetizing your channel, YouTube also checks whether your upload follows the rules that make it ad-friendly.

The length and complexity of the video determine how long each check will take, an estimate of which will appear in the window. You can also close this and let YouTube do its investigating in the background.

If everything's fine, you should get green check marks all around. Then, you can move on to the video's visibility settings and complete the upload. While you can publish the video before the checks are done or without resolving any issues, this is not a good idea.

What Happens If You Fail the Copyright Checks?

An avid video maker is bound to trip over the occasional copyright issue. YouTube helps you catch them before your creation goes live and becomes vulnerable to strikes. At the same time, YouTube's check system aims to combat stolen content, so it's all worth some inconvenience.

A failed check will bring up the See Details button next to it. Click on that and a new window will show you exactly where your content went wrong, including what the offending element is, when it appears in the video, and who it actually belongs to.

You'll also see how the copyright issue will affect your video, right next to the Select Action button. This opens a dropdown menu and lets you choose a solution, from trimming the segment to disputing the check. Alternatively, amend the video yourself and re-upload it.

For ad suitability issues, you get access to the Request Review button. This asks a person instead of an algorithm to inspect the video again. If they approve it, the check status will update to green.

Things to Keep in Mind About YouTube's Checks

The algorithm is very efficient, but it can miss copyright issues. So, make sure your video's audio, artwork, logos, and so on, are safe to use before uploading it. As the YouTube notes on a Help page, don't be surprised if problems turn up long after the video is approved and published.

A copyright strike usually occurs when the owner of the content you use without permission reports your video. And YouTube's simplified channel strike system still only gives you two chances to play nice on the platform—three strikes and you're out.

Another matter to consider is that monetization pauses while a video's copyright claims are in dispute. Once YouTube determines the rightful owner, it releases any earnings to them.

Additionally, you might find your video's visibility blocked too, impacting your brand even more. Your best course of action is to learn about copyright rules and take them very seriously.

Understand YouTube Beyond Copyright Claim Checks

Anyone planning to make YouTube their main social network should get to know its ins and outs. Fortunately, the company offers plenty of information to help you become an expert YouTuber.

Then, you'll be more confident using its copyright check tools, and you'll be less likely to end up in the middle of a dispute, one that could cost you more than a few hours amending a video.

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