Content ID revenue does not appear instantly after your audio is used on YouTube. This is normal. Content ID earnings follow a structured reporting and verification process controlled by YouTube. This page explains when Content ID revenue is generated, why delays happen, and when you can expect earnings to appear in your SunoDistro dashboard.

How Content ID Revenue Is Generated

When your audio is enrolled in Content ID through SunoDistro:

• Your audio is fingerprinted and stored in YouTube’s system

• If your audio is used in uploaded content, a claim is applied

• Ads may run on that content (if monetization is enabled)

• Revenue is generated from ad impressions

However, revenue is not calculated in real time.

Content ID Reporting Cycle

YouTube follows a delayed reporting structure for Content ID:

• Ad revenue is first collected by YouTube

• Data goes through validation and fraud checks

• Finalized revenue reports are generated later

In most cases, Content ID revenue is reported 30 to 90 days after the actual views occur. This delay is standard across the industry.

Why Content ID Revenue Is Delayed

Content ID revenue may be delayed due to:

• YouTube’s internal review and verification process

• Ad performance evaluation

• Viewer location and advertiser demand

• Claim validation or dispute reviews

If a claim is under review or dispute, revenue may be temporarily held until a final decision is made.

When Earnings Appear on SunoDistro

Once YouTube finalizes the revenue report:

• The report is sent to SunoDistro

• Earnings are processed and uploaded

• Revenue appears in your dashboard automatically

SunoDistro does not hold or delay Content ID earnings. All revenue is shown exactly as reported by YouTube.

Difference Between Content ID and YouTube Music Revenue

It is important to understand that:

• Content ID revenue comes from ads on user-uploaded content

• YouTube Music revenue comes from streams on the YouTube Music app

Both revenues:

• Are reported separately

• Follow different timelines

• Appear as separate entries in your dashboard

What to Expect as an Artist

Typical Content ID revenue timeline:

• Month 1: Audio usage and views occur

• Month 2–3: Revenue validation and reporting by YouTube

• Month 3+: Earnings appear in SunoDistro dashboard

Exact timelines may vary depending on usage volume and reporting cycles.

Important Things to Know

• Content ID revenue is never instant

• Delays do not mean revenue is lost

• Earnings depend on ad performance and region

• SunoDistro cannot speed up YouTube reporting

If revenue is still missing after a reasonable period, it usually means the report has not yet been released by YouTube.

Need Help With Missing Content ID Revenue?

If you believe Content ID revenue should already be visible:

• Check the usage period and expected delay

• Confirm no active disputes exist

• Raise a support ticket from your SunoDistro dashboard

Our team will review available reports and guide you accordingly.