An Official Artist Channel (OAC) on YouTube is an essential tool for musicians. It consolidates all of your music and videos into one Channel, offers access to unique features, and helps fans find your music more easily. Here’s how to set up your OAC and take full advantage of YouTube’s artist resources.

1. Confirm Eligibility for an Official Artist Channel

Ensure you have:

  • An existing YouTube channel.
  • At least one official music release uploaded to YouTube via an approved distribution partner.
2. Prepare and Verify Your Artist Identity

Log in to your YouTube channel. Check that your channel:

    1. Displays your artist name correctly.
    2. Has a complete bio.
    3. Includes accurate links to your official website and social media profiles.
3. Request Your Official Artist Channel (OAC)
  • Ensure your music is live on YouTube through an official distribution partner and that all eligibility requirements are met.
  • Contact your music distributor to submit an OAC request on your behalf.
4. Await YouTube’s Review and Approval
  • YouTube will review your channel and content to confirm it meets the OAC criteria.
  • Review Duration: This process can take several weeks.
  • Confirmation: Your channel will display a music note icon next to your name once the OAC upgrade is complete.
5. Access and Utilize Your Official Artist Channel Features

Upon approval, explore new OAC features, including:

    1. Consolidated channel content, such as music videos, live performances, and topic uploads.
    2. Access to YouTube Studio for managing playlists, tracking audience insights, and viewing real-time analytics for music and video content.

Getting an Official Artist Channel on YouTube is a critical step for any artist aiming to expand their presence on one of the largest music platforms in the world and makes it easier for fans to connect with your music.