How to add your YouTube channel to prevent copyright claims

Adding your YouTube channel helps Thematic protect your videos from copyright claims when using our music.

Written by Thematic Team

Updated 1 month ago

🎵 Why Adding Your Channel Matters

When you add your YouTube channel to your Thematic account, we can:

Activate your music licenses
Protect your videos from copyright claims on YouTube

⚠️ Important: Be sure to add the correct YouTube channel that you use to upload your videos.

Each license link is tied specifically to your channel, so using the wrong channel can prevent your music licenses from activating properly and leave your videos unprotected.

🔗 How to Add Your YouTube Channel

You have two options to add your YouTube channel:

1. Add Your Channel ID or a YouTube Video Link

Find your Channel ID by visiting the Advanced Settings tab in your YouTube account.
Or you can simply enter the link to any of your public YouTube videos.

2. Connect via Google OAuth

Securely authenticate your channel by logging in with Google
This verifies ownership instantly
We request view-only access - Thematic does not have permission to manage or edit your channel

⚠️ If You See a Message Saying Your Channel Is Already Added Elsewhere

If you receive a message that your channel has already been added to another Thematic account, please:

Click the “Login with your channel now” link in the pop-up window
You will then be able to select your YouTube channel and add it to your current account

Need help finding your Channel ID or having trouble connecting? Reach out to us at team@hellothematic.com - we're happy to assist!

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