Just like platforms such as Instagram and Spotify, YouTube allows artists to verify their channel as an Official Artist Channel.
This verification not only provides credibility and authenticity but also unlocks additional features to enhance music promotion.
Official Artist Channels are distinguished by a small musical note icon next to the channel name. Interested? Keep reading to find out how to request yours.
Benefits of an Official Artist Channel
By obtaining this verification, you will enjoy:
✅ Automatic content organization: Your discography will be grouped into an album section, and your official music videos will be placed in an auto-generated playlist. Additionally, you can move, remove, or re-add these sections as you prefer.
✅ Featured promotional content: Choose a main video to highlight on your channel.
✅ Fan engagement: A verified channel strengthens your presence on YouTube, allowing you to connect directly with your audience.
Requirements for an Official Artist Channel
To qualify for this verification, you must meet the following criteria:
✔ Have a YouTube channel that represents an artist or band.
✔ Have at least three official releases distributed on YouTube through Indiefy.
✔ Have no policy violations on your YouTube channel.
Reasons Your Request May Be Rejected
Before applying for verification, make sure to avoid these common mistakes:
❌ Inconsistent naming: Your YouTube channel name must match your official artist name. If there are discrepancies, your request may be denied.
❌ Non-music-related content: Your channel must be exclusively dedicated to your music project. If it contains content unrelated to music, it will not be verified.
Important: Only Available for PRO Artists
This service is available exclusively for PRO artists. If you have a Basic subscription, you will need to upgrade your account to access this option.
Requests from Basic artists will be rejected without review. Additionally, sharing the forms with non-PRO users may result in penalties applied to the artist’s account.
Process and Waiting Time
If you meet all the requirements, you can request the form to start the verification process.
⏳ Estimated approval time: 3 to 5 months. Please be patient while the YouTube team reviews your request.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact us. Wishing you great success with your music! 🎵
Please have in mind you will need your Youtube Channel ID. To find out more about how to get yours please read this article: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3250431?hl=en
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