UGC Monetization Controls allow you to define how your music should be handled across TikTok, YouTube Content ID, and Facebook Rights Manager, either at the release level or per track.
These settings are applied during distribution and provide a clear, post-distribution view of what was delivered to each platform.
Release-level vs track-level policies
By default, monetization policies are applied at the release level.
To enable track-level control:
- Go to Monetization Policy.
- Enable Apply different policy for each track.
When enabled, the interface switches to a track-by-track table where policies can be selected individually.
Important
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Understanding monetization policies
Each UGC platform supports different monetization options. These options determine what happens when your music is found in someone else's video.
Facebook Rights Manager
| Policy | What it does |
|---|---|
| Claim Ad Earnings | Scan for videos or stories using your music and monetize them. |
| Monitor | Scan for videos or stories using your music without monetizing. Analytics only. |
| Block | Scan for videos or stories using your music and block them. |
TikTok
| Policy | What it does |
|---|---|
| Monetize | Scan for videos using your music and monetize them. |
| Block Access | Scan for videos using your music and block them. |
| No TikTok Scanning | Do not scan TikTok videos containing your music. |
YouTube Content ID
| Policy | What it does |
|---|---|
| Monetize in all countries | Scan for videos using your music and monetize them. |
| Track in all countries | Scan for videos using your music without monetizing it. Analytics only. |
If you need a custom policy, please contact support.
UGC eligibility requirements
WarningAll recordings distributed to UGC platforms must:
These requirements apply regardless of the monetization policy selected. For more details, please read: Unauthorized Content for UGC DSPs (Facebook, TikTok & YouTube CID) |
After distribution: reviewing applied policies
Once a release has been distributed, a Monetization section appears in the release navigation.
- Download Stores shows retail pricing and availability.
- UGC Platforms shows a table of the exact monetization policies applied per track and platform.
| Note Navigate to Catalog → Release → Monetization → UGC Platforms to access the post-distribution view. This view is intended for review and verification, so you can clearly see what was delivered. |
FAQs
Can I apply track-level monetization to only one UGC platform?
No. Track-level monetization is enabled per release. When enabled, all supported UGC platforms switch to track-level mode.
Why don't I see the Monetization section for some releases?
The Monetization section only appears after a release has been distributed. Before distribution, monetization is configured during the distribution flow.
What happens to older releases created before this feature existed?
Older releases keep their original release-level monetization policies. Track-level controls can be enabled for future updates.
What happens to releases created before track-level monetization was available?
Nothing changes for those releases. They keep their original release-level monetization policies. If you edit or re-distribute a release, you can choose to enable track-level monetization at that point and re-deliver the release with the updated policies.
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