I’m going to share with you how to post copyrighted music on Instagram legally, so that your post doesn’t get taken down. Show And if it gets taken down, I’ll show you what to do. Let’s start. Click here to use it How does Instagram detect copyright music?Similar to most social media platforms, the process to detect copyrighted music isn’t done by a person sitting in a room listening to thousands of people’s posts (although that might be a pretty cool job). Instagram’s system will automatically detect when copyrighted music is being played on a post. Since this is an automated process, mistakes can happen, and music could get flagged as copyrighted and taken down even when you have permission to use it. What actions does Instagram typically take when copyright music is detected?When copyrighted music is used, Instagram can:
However, Instagram has recently rolled out a new feature that pops up with a message that alerts users when copyrighted music being used. When using this music on live streams, Insta Stories, and other posts, a warning will appear to give the user time to change the music. The message also includes instructions for how users can remedy the issue. This new feature is an effort to avoid Instagram’s automatic interruptions like muting, blocking, or ending of a live stream. Luckily, Instagram shared some of their Instagram music copyright rules. Click here to use it Instagram Music Copyright RulesSo how to use copyrighted music on Instagram posts, videos, IGTVs, or Lives? There is no Instagram music copyright bypass. Instagram’s Terms of Use and Community Guidelines say that you can only “post content to Instagram that doesn’t violate someone else’s intellectual property rights”. I’m sure you don’t want to infringe copyright laws and you don’t want your post to be removed. So how to post copyrighted music on Instagram legally? Luckily, Instagram shared some of their Instagram Copyright Music Rules. Follow these 4 rules and your content should be safe:
Use Instagram’s copyright free music called Facebook Sound Collection. Facebook / Instagram has created a library of copyright free music and sounds that you can use. If you use their audio, your post will be safe. Here are other things you can do too:
And there is an easier way to make sure you are safe 100% of the time: Post Instagram Reel videos. Instagram Reels are short videos (15 seconds). This is exactly what Instagram wants to avoid copyright infringements. And the best part: Instagram Reels have an in-built Music feature. You can use almost any songs you want for your video and post it on your feed.
If you don’t want to post an Instagram Reels video, or if you want your video to be longer than 15 seconds, then you’ll need to make sure you keep the music clips short. Try not to use the same audio for the whole 1 minute for example. Use different songs. What can I do if my content has been taken down?If you follow the Instagram Music Copyright rules above, your content should be safe. However, Instagram could accidentally remove your post, or it can be “reported for copyright infringement”. If someone reports your content, you will receive a notification from Instagram. The notification will give you more information about the issue, like:
If you think your content shouldn’t be removed and you were not infringing the person’s copyright, you can appeal to Instagram. How do I avoid copyright on live streams?If you've licensed third-party content to use in your stream, ask the owner of the content to add your channel to their allowlist through Content ID. If your channel isn't added to their allowlist, your live stream can be interrupted even if you've licensed the third-party content.
Can you play non copyrighted music on Instagram live?The user may also be able to use someone else's music if the same is in the public domain, and comes under fair use, or is excepted from copyright.
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