How do I credit songs in my videos?

Using music from Thematic in your YouTube, TikTok, or social media videos? Learn how to properly credit artists and activate your music license to avoid copyright claims.
Written by Thematic Team
Updated 1 month ago

When you use music from Thematic, you must include your song license links in your video descriptions or captions. This step activates your music licenses and helps protect your content from copyright claims.

✨ Each license link is unique to your specific YouTube channel or project. Using a license link from a different channel will not activate your license.

✅ Where to Find Your License Links

Your unique license links are provided in two places:

  1. Immediately after downloading a song – A pop-up will display your license links.

  2. On your ✅ Licenses & Downloads page – You can always return to this page in your Thematic account to view and copy license links for any song you’ve downloaded.

🔐 Important: If you haven’t added your YouTube channel to your account yet, you’ll need to do so before your license is active for those videos.

📺 How to Credit Songs in YouTube & Social Media Videos
(Facebook, Twitter/X, Twitch, Pinterest, LinkedIn)

For platforms that support video descriptions or clickable links, add your full song license link in the video description or post caption. This link activates your music license.

Your credit must include:

  • Artist name

  • Song title

  • Your unique license link

💡 Click the YouTube icon next to the downloaded song on your Licenses & Downloads page to copy the correct format.


📱 How to Credit Songs in Instagram & TikTok Videos

For platforms that don’t support clickable links in the description (like Instagram and TikTok), use this license credit instead. This ensures your use is licensed and traceable.

Your credit must include:

  • Artist’s handle

  • Song name

  • @hellothematic

Example caption:
Music by @iamyashua “Silencio” via @hellothematic

💡 Click the Instagram icon next to your downloaded song to copy the correct credit.


Crediting properly keeps your content protected and ensures artists get the recognition they deserve. If you need help, reach out to us at team@hellothematic.com - we’ve got your back 🎧

You can find all of your song downloads and license links on the ✅ Licenses & Downloads page page in your Thematic account after downloading the songs.

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