Getting Started

• Claim your Official Artist Channel (OAC).
• Verify your YouTube Music presence.
• Upload content through your distributor or YouTube Music for Artists.

Audio Requirements

• Format: MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV.
• Quality: 320 kbps for lossy, lossless for FLAC/WAV.
• Artwork: 1400 x 1400 minimum, 3000 x 3000 recommended.

Video Requirements

• Resolution: 1080p minimum, 4K recommended.
• Format: MP4 (H.264 codec).
• Frame rate: 24-30 fps.

Content ID Integration

• YouTube Content ID automatically protects audio uploads.
• Register your catalog through a Content ID service.
• Monitor claims and disputes through YouTube Studio.

YouTube Music Features

• Lyrics display for supported tracks.
• Music videos integrated with audio tracks.
• Podcast integration.
• Personalized recommendations based on listening history.