Opting into Sync, YouTube, and Facebook / Instagram Monetization

*Note: Instagram is owned by Facebook which means you will automatically be delivered to Instagram when opted into Facebook.

Requirements and Eligibility

Public Domain and Cover Songs are ineligible and will not be delivered to YouTube, Facebook & Instagram.

For Facebook video monetization

✔ Your content must be original. If you have used ANY content you did not create yourself, please review this article to see if your content is eligible.

For YouTube video monetization

✔ Your content must be original. If you have used ANY content you did not create yourself, please review this article to see if your content is eligible.

✔ Your release must be delivered to YouTube Music.

✔ Your release must have NO territory restrictions.

How to sign-up a new release

To sign up for Sync licensing, YouTube monetization, or Facebook/Instagram monetization, follow these steps:

• Sign in to your CD Baby account at https://cdbaby.com
• Click the link that says "Sync, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram Licensing" in the "MANAGE" section of your Account Dashboard
• Choose which project you'd like to include in which service(s).
• Choose one of the services or click on "Opt-in for ALL monetization programs."
• Click on "I agree to the Sync Addendum"
• And finally, click on "Save Changes" and you're all set!

How to opt back into YouTube Content ID or Facebook Monetization

Did you opt-out of YouTube and/or Facebook Monetization, but want to opt back in?

Note: if you never opted into video monetization for a release, and want to add it now, please go to this section of your account dashboard and follow the prompts.

You may be eligible to opt back in if you meet the criteria. For more detailed information regarding eligibility, please review this article. 

If you meet the criteria and you'd like to opt back in for either, or both, YouTube or Facebook monetization, please fill out this form and use the subject line "Re-Opt into Video Monetization". 

**Please note: We must wait 30 days for your previous 'opt-out' request to process completely before processing your 'opt-back-in' request. If you submit your request to opt back in before this time, we will hold it until the 30 days have lapsed. After that time we can opt your content back into the program. 

You'll receive a message that your ticket has been submitted. We will only contact you if your content is ineligible. Please allow at least 30 days (more if you have requested to opt back in less than 30 days after opting out). 

If you're looking for instructions on how to opt-out, go here.