<p><strong>Content ID</strong> is YouTube's automated system that specifically helps copyright owners identify and manage their content on YouTube. Videos uploaded to YouTube are scanned against a dat...
<p><strong>[Content ID](/en/protect)</strong> is YouTube's automated system that specifically helps copyright owners identify and manage their content on YouTube. Videos uploaded to YouTube are scanned against a database of files that have been submitted to us by content owners.</p>
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<h2>How It Works</h2>
<p>Copyright owners get to decide what happens when content in a video on YouTube matches a work they own. When a match is found, the video gets a [Content ID](/en/protect) claim.</p>
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<h3>Options for Rights Holders:</h3>
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