Video whitelisting is an important feature for artists using YouTube Content ID. This page explains what video whitelisting means, why it is required, and how you can request it through the SunoDistro dashboard.

What Is Video Whitelisting?

Video whitelisting means excluding a specific YouTube video from Content ID claims.

When your audio is enrolled in YouTube Content ID, the system automatically detects and claims videos that use your music. In some cases, you may want a particular video to remain claim-free, even though it uses your audio.

Whitelisting allows YouTube to:

• Ignore Content ID claims on that specific video

• Prevent monetization or restrictions on that video

• Allow the video to remain unaffected by Content ID rules

Important:

• Whitelisting applies to individual videos only

• It does not remove Content ID from your audio

• It does not whitelist entire channels

Why Video Whitelisting Is Needed

Video whitelisting is commonly used when:

• You uploaded an official music video yourself

• A promotional or marketing video needs to stay claim-free

• A collaborator or partner needs temporary permission

• You want to avoid claims on a specific approved video

Without whitelisting, Content ID may automatically place a claim on the video, even if you are the original rights holder.

How Video Whitelisting Works

The process works as follows:

1. Your audio remains protected under YouTube Content ID

2. A specific video is identified for whitelisting

3. That video is excluded from Content ID enforcement

4. No monetization or restriction is applied to that video

All other videos using your audio will continue to be claimed and monetized normally.

What Can Be Whitelisted

You can request whitelisting for:

• A single YouTube video URL

• Videos you own or have authorized

• Videos that legally use your original audio

Whitelisting is not automatic and must be reviewed before approval.

How to Request Video Whitelisting on SunoDistro

To request video whitelisting, you must raise a support ticket from your dashboard.

Steps:

1. Log in to your SunoDistro dashboard

2. Go to Support / Help

3. Raise a new ticket

4. Select Content ID / Whitelisting as the issue type

5. Provide:

   • YouTube video URL

   • Track name

   • Reason for whitelisting

Once submitted, our team will review the request and process it if eligible.

Important Things to Know

• Whitelisting is reviewed on a case-by-case basis

• Approval depends on ownership and policy compliance

• Whitelisting does not remove Content ID permanently

• False or misleading requests may be rejected

YouTube makes the final decision on claim behavior.

Need Help?

If you are unsure whether a video should be whitelisted, raise a ticket from your SunoDistro dashboard before uploading or promoting the video. Our support team will guide you properly.