How to manage YouTube royalties and reporting

With our YouTube Royalties & Reporting feature, you can:

• Import channels and videos automatically
• Match revenue in seconds
• Distribute payouts with full transparency

From importing channels to setting up revenue contracts and tracking royalties, we've got you covered every step of the way. This guide walks you through each feature, so you can take control of your YouTube operations with ease.

If you're using Revelator's MCN

Import channels and videos

1. Navigate to Catalog → YouTube.
2. Verify that any channels and videos managed under Revelator's MCN have been imported and updated daily.
3. Open a Channel or Video details to view the imported data.

Assign channels to child accounts (optional)

1. Go to Catalog → YouTube and open the Channels tab.
2. A banner should appear across the page, Review Channels.
3. Click the menu icon and select Assign Channel Owner.
4. Select a client to assign as the channel owner.
5. Confirm the client account can view the channel and its videos in their catalog.

Submit new channels

1. Click Submit Channel from Catalog → YouTube.
2. Read the channel eligibility requirements carefully. Channels that don't meet the requirements will not be added to Revelator's MCN.
3. Copy and paste a channel ID or @handle. You can submit 1 or more channels at once.
4. Click Submit to send the channel to our team for review.
5. After the channel is added to Revelator's MCN in YouTube, it may take 1–2 days for the channel to be imported and added to your catalog in Revelator.

If you're managing your own MCN

Connect your Google account

1. Navigate to Account Settings → Integrations, and open the Reporting tab.
2. Click to connect to YouTube: Multi-Channel Network and authenticate using a Google account that has access to your YouTube MCN.
3. After you authenticate successfully, we'll begin importing your channels and videos immediately.
4. Open Catalog → YouTube to check whether the import has completed and your channels and videos have been imported successfully. If it does not complete, get in touch with support.

Assign channels to child accounts (optional)

1. Go to Catalog → YouTube and open the Channels tab.
2. A banner should appear on the page highlighting the number of channels that were imported. Click Review Channels.
3. Select channel owners for each channel you wish to assign a client to, and click Assign.
4. Confirm the client account can view the channel and its videos in their catalog.

How to upload YouTube revenue reports

If you run your own YouTube MCN and need channel-level revenue reporting, you must upload the correct reports to avoid processing delays and ensure accurate royalty distribution. The required reports are:

Claim Report v1.1

Video Report v1.1

Why this matters

• Uploading the wrong report will cause processing delays and block the queue for other reports.
• MCN channel-level revenue cannot be assigned correctly if the wrong reports are used.
• Clients who upload the Asset report by mistake must reprocess reports manually, delaying royalty payouts.

How to create channel or video-specific contracts for revenue distribution

Revelator allows you to create contracts for YouTube channels or specific videos that define revenue splits by territory to your payees. This enables precise and compliant revenue management tailored to your needs.

Set up a new contract

1. Navigate to Rights → Contracts.
2. Click New Contract and select to create a contract for YouTube Channel Revenue.
3. Set up the contract details and select the YouTube Channel or Only Specific videos to include revenue from.

Assign territories and payees

4. Specify the territories and payout rate to be applied to the contract.
5. Add multiple payees, defining their respective revenue percentages.

Review and create your contract

6. Ensure all inputs are correct, and click to create your contract when ready.

FAQ

Can I use this feature if I manage my own MCN?

Yes. You can manually upload revenue reports while still benefiting from Revelator's centralized workflows for efficient financial management.

What types of revenue does this feature support?

Currently, this feature covers all channel revenue except for transaction revenue (such as Super Stickers/Chat/Thanks, memberships, gifting, and BrandConnect). Support for transaction revenue will be added shortly.

Will this feature support YouTube Shorts?

Yes, YouTube Shorts are imported along with all other videos. However, they are not yet visually distinct in the interface — you can identify them by their thumbnails.

When will advanced analytics be available?

Advanced analytics are currently in development and will be released in an upcoming update.

What level of visibility do child accounts have?

Child accounts will only have access to YouTube data and videos for the channels assigned to them.

What types of videos are imported?

Only public videos from a channel are imported. Unlisted and private videos are not included in the import process.

Related articles

• Linking YouTube channel to Revelator's MCN
• Understanding Your YouTube Options on Revelator