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How do I file a Manual Content ID Claim on YouTube?

Updated by the DraikoTune team.

Advanced Management of Manual Claims

Unlike the automatic system that scans videos when they're uploaded, Manual Claiming is a precision tool. It lets rights holders identify and claim specific videos that YouTube's algorithm might have missed, or that require exact time segmentation for monetization or blocking.

Benefits of the Manual Tool

  • Surgical Precision: Lets you set exact timestamps (start and end) where your music content appears inside a third-party video.
  • Custom Policies: Manually apply "Monetize", "Block", or "Track" policies based on the importance of the detected video.
  • Complex Match Detection: Ideal for detecting your music in long-form mixes or videos with heavy background noise where automatic scanning tends to fail.

Eligibility Requirements

Access to the manual claiming tool is highly restricted due to the legal responsibility involved. At DraikoTune, the criteria are:

  • Subscription Tier: This feature is an advanced editorial management tool and is only available to users with an active Labels Plan.
  • Exclusive Ownership: The user must own 100% of the exclusive rights to the audio. Claims are not allowed on material with unauthorized samples, public domain content, or non-exclusive licenses.

Request Process

Access the form here: Form

Please note that access to and use of this form is strictly reserved for users with an active Labels Plan. To ensure the integrity of the service, every request is thoroughly verified using the applicant's email and account ID. Therefore, if you hold any other subscription tier, including Pro Plan, Starter Plan, or free tiers, your request will not be processed under any circumstances. Please make sure you meet this exclusive membership requirement before submitting your information to avoid automatic rejection.