When a creator makes a YouTube Short, they can add copyrighted music to the video using an in-product Shorts audio library. This Shorts audio library is populated with music tracks from record label partners that have signed Shorts specific licensing agreements with YouTube.
When a creator adds a song from the Shorts audio library to their Short using the Shorts creation tools, a special Content ID claim is created. These claims can’t be disputed, as they’re not visible to creators. The purpose of these claims is to provide a way for rights holders to identify and analyze use of their music in Shorts.
If a creator adds a song to their Short without using the Shorts creation tools, then these usages are eligible for standard copyright claims.
Understand three-minute Shorts
Starting on October 15 2024, all new vertical videos that are 1-3 minutes in length will be categorized as Shorts on YouTube. Shorts longer than one minute that have an active Content ID claim, regardless of the policy, will be blocked on YouTube.
If a claim is found when you upload a 1-3-minute Short, you’ll get a notification. You may remove claimed content from your videos. If you believe the claim was made in error, you can file a dispute. Once the claim is resolved, your Short will be viewable. Learn more about 1- to 3-minute Shorts.
Identify Shorts in your claimed videos
To view all claimed videos that are Shorts:
- Sign in to Studio Content Manager.
- From the left menu, select Claimed videos
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- Click the filter bar
YouTube Shorts
- Three-minute Shorts uploaded before October 15, 2024 are considered long-form videos and will not show up under this filter.
To view claimed videos whose claims are on content from the Shorts audio library:
- Sign in to Studio Content Manager.
- From the left menu, select Claimed videos
- Click the filter bar
In-product (Shorts)
Manually claim Shorts
If a creator uses a song from outside the Shorts audio library in their Short, these usages are eligible for standard Content ID claims and copyright removal requests.
If a Short is not claimed automatically, you may be able to claim it using the manual claiming tool, provided you adhere to the manual claiming policies.
Learn more about using the manual claiming tool.
View Shorts data
There are a few different Shorts-related reports available for download from the Reports 
- Shorts report: The Shorts report includes 2 reports:
- Shorts Asset Creations report shows the number of distinct Shorts created using licensed Shorts audio library content associated with an asset.
- Shorts Asset Views report shows the number of views of Shorts created using licensed Shorts audio library content associated with an asset.
- Shorts revenue report: Summarizes revenue from Shorts.
Learn more about downloading reports in Studio Content Manager.