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• How do I access a Vevo Artist Channel on YouTube?
Vevo owns and operates all ArtistVEVO channels on YouTube. We do not provide direct access to these channels. However, Vevo offers tools to update channel elements for Content Providers who deliver... See more
• How much does a Vevo channel cost?
Vevo artist channels on YouTube are controlled and owned by Vevo. A content provider can request the creation of an artist channel if one does not already exist. There is no cost associated with th... See more
• What happened to Channel Links?
Channel Links was a previously supported feature that was officially removed as of March 2020. Why were Channel Links removed? Vevo no longer supports channel links as the focus on landing pages f... See more
• YouTube DDEX Requirements
Vevo has delivered content to YouTube using XML2 spec which was officially sunset in January 2020. Prior to this, in late-2019, Vevo transitioned all Content Providers to DDEX-spec deliveries. The ... See more
• I have a Premiere on my OAC channel can I now move this video to my Vevo channel?
No, due to YouTube restrictions premiere videos can not be moved (chowned) between channels. See more
• If my video Premiered at the wrong time can I set up a new Premiere?
Once a video has premiered, it can not premiere again due to YouTube restrictions. If you wish to set up a new premiere for a video, it must be delivered with a new ISRC.  See more
• How can I make updates to a video in Premiere mode?
Updates can not be sent to updates in Premiere mode via admin If you wish to update any metadata during such as the description or video title, please contact content@vevo.com and we can update it ... See more
• I need to set up in a channel urgently can this process be rushed through?
Yes, if you need to deliver to your new channel urgently please message and flag your request as urgent. See more
• I have had confirmation that my channel has been created but why can I not see it in CMS?
Until you have delivered at least one video to your channel it will not be visible in CMS.  See more
• My channel name is not correct, can I change it?
Once a YouTube Channel name has been created, it cannot be changed. However, we can change the capitalization of the letters in the name. See more
• What if the channel name I am requesting is not available?
If the channel name requested is not available, we’ll ask that you choose a new name. We don't allow duplicate channel names. See more
• I am not happy with the custom URL I have requested can I update it?
Once a custom URL has been approved, you can't request to change it, so make sure that this is the custom URL before sending the request. See more
• I have a Premiere on my OAC channel can I now move this video to my Vevo channel?
No, due to YouTube restrictions premiere videos cannot be moved (chowned) between channels.  See more
• Can a channel creation request be rush if the video needs to be moved urgently?
Yes, please flag your request as urgent and Vevo operations can send the form over to YouTube before our bulk monthly request, this can still take 72 hours to process at YouTube.  See more
• Can I update my video while it is unlisted?
No, any update will revert the video back to scheduled. Please contact content@vevo.com to request any updates that are urgently needed.   See more
• My video has moved back to private after I have received an unlisted link?
This means that there has been an update to the video which has moved the video from an unlisted state into a public state.  In order to change this videos state back to unlisted please contact con... See more
• I asked for an unlisted but my video has not gone live when I expected?
Check that you have successfully updated the video start time to move it out of an unlisted state. If your update has completed please contact  content@vevo.com See more
• How long will it take for an Inline Replacement to be processed?
We usually send these requests over to YouTube on a monthly basis during the first week of the month. If there is a reason for your inline replacement to be rushed through, please state this in you... See more
• My video was accidentally deleted, how can I get the views back?
Fortunately, YouTube will keep deleted videos in their system for roughly two weeks before purging the videos entirely. If videos with significant views are deleted, we can submit a reinstate reque... See more
• How can I create or remove a playlist?
To create or remove a playlist, please do the following: Creating a playlist: Please submit a request with the URL's of the videos in the desired order of appearance. Please include the title and d... See more
• What is an OAC and how is it created?
An OAC is the Official Artist Channel on YouTube. This is where YouTube groups all of an artist’s content in one place. The artist’s Vevo channel, Official channel, and any other channels will roll... See more