TikTok: How to Check for Copyrighted Sounds in Videos

The app can perform this task automatically

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TikTok allows creators to automatically check for copyrighted sounds when they create posts. However, users must turn this feature on before the application will begin doing so.

Our guide will show you how to turn on the “video sound copyright check” setting in the TikTok mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the TikTok app on iOS.

Step 1: On your TikTok profile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen.

Screenshot of a TikTok user's profile with a red arrow pointing at the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Creator tools” near the bottom of the screen.

Screenshot of TikTok's profile menu with a red arrow pointing at "Creator tools"

Step 3: Scroll down and tap the gray toggle to the right of “Video sound copyright check” to turn this feature on.

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