How to claim your YouTube artist page through ORB

Follow these steps to request a YouTube Official Artist Channel without confusing the process with Content ID or YouTube Partner Program monetisation:

1. 1. Distribute at least three releases through ORB

   Your ORB catalogue must contain at least three releases with Live status. Submitted, under-review or approved releases do not count until they are actually live. Select YouTube Music during distribution so the music can be delivered as official Art Tracks.

2. 2. Build and operate your main YouTube channel

   Use a channel you own or officially manage for the artist. Publish music videos, visualisers, Shorts or other artist content, keep the artist name and branding consistent, and make sure the channel follows YouTube Community Guidelines.

3. 3. Find your YouTube Topic channel

   A Topic channel is the automatically generated channel where YouTube Music may place an artist's Art Tracks. Search YouTube for your artist name followed by “Topic,” open the correct page, and copy its full URL. Check that the releases belong to you before requesting association.

4. 4. Copy your YouTube Channel ID and User ID

   Open YouTube Studio, go to Settings, then Channel and Advanced settings to find the Channel ID and User ID associated with your main channel. ORB needs the main channel URL, Topic channel URL, Channel ID and User ID to prepare the claim.

5. 5. Open Official Artist Channel in your ORB portal

   Artist Plus and Label & Team members can open Tools & Services, select Official Artist Channel, enter the required channel details, and confirm ownership, release eligibility and compliance with YouTube's rules.

6. 6. Submit the request and follow its status

   ORB reviews the artist identity, live catalogue and channel information before forwarding an eligible request. Your portal shows whether the request is submitted, under review, sent for processing, waiting for more information, approved or declined.

7. 7. Wait for YouTube's decision

   YouTube controls Official Artist Channel approval and processing time. ORB cannot guarantee acceptance or a fixed completion date. Keep your channel public, compliant and correctly branded while the request is being reviewed.

YouTube artist verification, Topic channels and Official Artist Channels

People often search for “how to verify my YouTube page” or “how to claim my YouTube artist profile,” but the music-specific process is usually an Official Artist Channel request. An approved Official Artist Channel can identify the channel as the artist's official destination and organise eligible music content around that artist identity. It is not a general identity-verification service for every YouTube creator.

Your main channel is the channel you own and operate. Your Topic channel is generally generated from music delivered to YouTube Music by distributors. An Official Artist Channel request asks YouTube to associate the eligible artist presence correctly. Do not submit another artist's Topic channel, a fan page, a label-wide channel containing unrelated artists, or channel details you do not control.

Consistent metadata helps. Use the same stage name across your ORB releases, main YouTube channel and Topic channel. Major spelling differences, duplicate artist pages or music assigned to the wrong Topic channel may require investigation before a claim can move forward.

Official Artist Channel vs Content ID vs YouTube Partner Program

These YouTube music tools solve different problems. Request the one that matches your goal:

Official Artist Channel eligibility checklist

Before requesting a YouTube artist profile claim through ORB, confirm every requirement:

• Your ORB identity verification is approved
• You have an active Artist Plus or Label & Team plan
• At least three ORB-distributed releases have Live status
• Your music has been delivered to YouTube and appears under the correct artist identity
• You own or officially operate the main artist channel
• You have the correct YouTube Topic channel URL
• You have copied the main channel's YouTube User ID and Channel ID
• Your channel follows YouTube Community Guidelines
• Your artist name and branding are consistent across ORB and YouTube

What happens after you submit the YouTube artist claim

• Eligibility review

  ORB checks your plan, identity status and live release count before the request can be submitted.

• Manual channel verification

  The team reviews the main channel, Topic channel, IDs and artist association rather than automatically sending incomplete information.

• Request coordination

  Eligible requests are forwarded through ORB's delivery support workflow for coordination with YouTube.

• Status notifications

  Your ORB portal, email and push notifications keep you informed when the request moves forward or needs more information.

• YouTube-controlled approval

  YouTube makes the final decision and controls when approved channel changes become visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I claim my YouTube artist page?

Distribute at least three releases through ORB and wait until all three show Live status. If your identity is approved and you have Artist Plus or Label & Team, open Official Artist Channel in your ORB portal, submit your main channel URL, Topic channel URL, User ID and Channel ID, and confirm the eligibility requirements. ORB reviews and forwards eligible requests; YouTube makes the final decision.

How do I verify my YouTube page as a music artist?

Music artists generally request an Official Artist Channel rather than a generic page verification. You need an artist-owned main channel, eligible live releases on YouTube, the correct Topic channel, consistent artist identity and compliance with YouTube Community Guidelines. Approval is controlled by YouTube.

How many releases do I need for a YouTube Official Artist Channel through ORB?

ORB requires at least three releases distributed through ORB with Live status. Submitted, under-review or approved releases do not qualify until they become live.

Which ORB plans include a YouTube artist profile claim?

Official Artist Channel requests are included for eligible Artist Plus and Label & Team members. The Free and Artist plans do not include this request workflow.

What information is required to claim a YouTube artist channel?

Provide the artist's main YouTube channel URL, YouTube Topic channel URL, YouTube User ID and YouTube Channel ID. You must also confirm that you own or operate the main channel, the Topic channel belongs to your artist identity, your releases are eligible and your channel follows YouTube Community Guidelines.

Is an Official Artist Channel the same as YouTube Content ID?

No. An Official Artist Channel organises an eligible artist's channel presence. Content ID identifies eligible recordings used in videos and is requested per release. Neither feature automatically enrols your own channel in the YouTube Partner Program.

Can ORB guarantee my YouTube artist channel will be approved?

No. ORB verifies and forwards eligible requests, but YouTube controls approval, channel association and processing time. Supplying accurate channel details and meeting every requirement improves the quality of the request but does not guarantee acceptance.

How long does a YouTube Official Artist Channel claim take?

There is no guaranteed completion time. ORB reviews the request before forwarding it, and YouTube controls its own review and processing schedule. Follow the request status in your ORB portal and respond promptly if more information is requested.

Can I claim a YouTube Topic channel that has the wrong artist's music?

Do not request association until the Topic channel is confirmed as yours. Add details in your ORB request or contact support if releases are mixed with another artist, assigned to the wrong page or split across multiple Topic channels.