Instagram Music Licensing FAQs
Audiodrome is a royalty-free music platform designed specifically for content creators who need affordable, high-quality background music for videos, podcasts, social media, and commercial projects. Unlike subscription-only services, Audiodrome offers both free tracks and simple one-time licensing with full commercial rights, including DMCA-safe use on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. All music is original, professionally produced, and PRO-free, ensuring zero copyright claims. It’s ideal for YouTubers, freelancers, marketers, and anyone looking for budget-friendly audio that’s safe to monetize.
Creators keep asking the same things online: Can I boost a reel with this song? Why did my audio mute? Do in-app tracks allow ads? Is Sound Collection safer? What proof matters most? This FAQ answers those questions with clear, practical steps.
Can I post from Instagram to Facebook using IG original audio or IG Music Library tracks – or should I post directly on Facebook?
You can crosspost Reels from Instagram to a Facebook Page. Music and features don’t always match between apps, so the audio you used on Instagram may not carry over on Facebook. Check the share-to-Facebook toggle and account connection before publishing.
Instagram says it must honor music licensing agreements. That means some songs are unavailable in countries, for accounts, or in some features. Catalog availability can change, and a track you see on Instagram may be missing when crossposted to Facebook.
If you want consistent availability and monetization on Facebook, post natively on Facebook and choose music from Meta Sound Collection in the editor. Those tracks are royalty-free and eligible for monetization when your Page meets policies and in-stream ads requirements.
Does “royalty-free” suggested music in Reels mean no copyright?
No. Royalty-free does not mean copyright-free. Royalty-free means you license a track under terms that don’t charge per-use royalties, but the music still has owners and copyright. You buy legal permission to use it under set conditions, not ownership itself.
On Meta, Sound Collection tracks are labeled royalty-free. You can use them on Facebook and Instagram, and Facebook allows monetization with these tracks when your Page and videos meet policy and ads requirements. It’s the safest option for consistent results.
If you use third-party royalty-free libraries, read the license and make sure it covers Instagram and Facebook, including ads or boosts. Keep your receipt or license URL for appeals. Meta’s policies and music guidelines require proper rights for monetized content.
How do I know what music I can use in Reels (I’m in Professional Mode and got flagged)?
Start with Instagram’s Music Guidelines and Monetization Policies. If your reel promotes a brand, gets boosted, or earns money, you need rights to the track – only attribution is not enough. Some in-app songs are for personal, non-commercial use only.
For safer posting, choose Meta Sound Collection or a licensed royalty-free library, then save the receipt or license URL. Facebook allows full monetization with Sound Collection when your Page and videos meet policy requirements.
If Instagram mutes or flags audio, open the reel, tap Audio unavailable, tap Replace audio twice, and switch to Sound Collection or your original audio. Repost and confirm compliance before boosting or running ads.
What music is considered “eligible”?
On Facebook, “eligible for full monetization” means royalty-free tracks from the Facebook audio library/Meta Sound Collection. Facebook explicitly states only royalty-free music qualifies for full monetization when your Page and content meet policy requirements.
Revenue-sharing is a separate Facebook program with different rules. It applies to eligible Facebook videos using specific licensed catalog music and pays creators a 20% share, with separate shares to rights holders and Meta. It doesn’t change RF eligibility rules.
Instagram monetization follows Instagram’s Content Monetization Policies. Many popular in-app tracks are intended for personal, non-commercial use, so they typically don’t cover ads or boosts. Use royalty-free/Sound Collection, or secure a commercial license that clearly covers IG/FB.
What royalty-free music do you use, and is there a fee?
On-platform, use Meta Sound Collection. It’s a free library of royalty-free tracks and sound effects you can add in Facebook/Instagram tools. When your Page and videos meet policies, Facebook lets you monetize with these tracks, which are clearly labeled royalty-free.
If you pick third-party royalty-free libraries, costs vary. Read the license and make sure it covers Instagram and Facebook, including ads, boosts, and subscriber content. Save proof (receipt, license URL, and terms) because Meta’s Music Guidelines and Instagram’s policies require you to hold the rights for monetized content.
For brand safety and easy cross-posting, stick to royalty-free/Sound Collection. Popular catalog music can introduce limits or revenue sharing and often won’t qualify for full monetization. Royalty-free keeps your eligibility straightforward across both apps.
Where can I find truly free royalty-free music for reels/videos that won’t get flagged?
Use Meta Sound Collection inside Facebook/Instagram. Those tracks are explicitly labeled royalty-free, free to use, and eligible for monetization on Facebook when your Page and content meet policy requirements. It’s the simplest way to avoid rights-match issues across both apps.
Add Sound Collection music from the native editors (FB/IG) or Business tools, then check the track label before you publish. Look for “royalty-free” indicators and avoid switching to licensed “popular” songs if you need stable monetization. If audio gets restricted later, replace it with a Sound Collection track.
Keep a quick note with the track title and URL for anything you publish. If a rights match or block appears, those details help you explain your usage and appeal through the Support Inbox or Rights Manager dispute flow.
Why does Instagram mute my videos?
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Instagram mutes when audio rights change, when your track isn’t licensed for your account type or country, or when a rights holder’s reference file matches your audio. You’ll see “Audio unavailable” or a rights-match notice explaining the limit and next steps.
Non-music issues can also silence a post. Corrupted audio in the upload, device volume problems, and format glitches sometimes trigger the same banner. Instagram’s fix flow is the same either way: open the post and replace the audio with a permitted track.
If you need stable sound across regions and account types, switch to Meta Sound Collection or music you’ve properly licensed. Facebook confirms Sound Collection is royalty-free and eligible for monetization when policy rules are met.
Can I boost a Reel that uses in-app Music Library songs?
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Boosts and ads are commercial uses. Instagram’s music pages say licensed-catalog songs in the in-app library are largely intended for personal, non-commercial use, so they may not cover paid promotion. That’s why boosts with trending audio often fail review.
If you plan to promote, pick royalty-free music or your own track. On Facebook, only royalty-free audio from the Facebook audio library/Meta Sound Collection qualifies for full monetization, which keeps paid distribution predictable.
Why did my audio play on Instagram but mute on Facebook after cross-posting?
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Instagram and Facebook license music separately. A track available on Instagram can be unavailable for your Page, country, or format on Facebook, so the crosspost shows “Audio unavailable” or removes music after publishing. Connect accounts and check availability before sharing.
For consistency, post natively to Facebook when you need Facebook monetization and choose a Sound Collection track in the editor. Those tracks are royalty-free and monetizable if your Page meets policy requirements.
Can I use Instagram Reels music without copyright?
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No. Most music is copyrighted. Instagram provides tools to add music, but you must follow the platform’s music guidance, which sets limits by context and feature. The fact that a song appears in the picker doesn’t guarantee ad or boost rights.
For uses that involve money (ads, boosts, paid partnerships, subscriber content), make sure you have rights that cover those uses. A straightforward option is Meta Sound Collection, which is royalty-free and designed for creator use on Meta platforms.
Why does it say “can’t monetize” even when I used licensed/library music?
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Facebook can restrict monetization when your upload matches a rights holder’s reference. You’ll get a copyright notice in Support Inbox. “Licensed/library” in the app can still trigger a rights match that limits earnings or shares revenue with the owner.
For full monetization, Facebook points you to royalty-free tracks from the Meta Sound Collection. Those tracks are labeled royalty-free and are eligible for monetization when your Page and content meet policy rules.
Why did my distributor reject Instagram/Facebook monetization even though I own the music?
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Distributors must prove you control all rights to the audio. If their checks find samples, third-party beats, unclear splits, cover elements, or competing ownership claims, they may decline delivery to Meta’s monetization systems. Meta’s Rights Manager is built around reference files and ownership claims, and conflicts block monetization.
If you do control the rights, make sure your registrations, splits, and metadata are clean and that no one else has claimed the same recording. When you qualify, you (or your distributor) can enable monetization in Rights Manager and follow Instagram’s monetization policies.
Audiodrome was created by professionals with deep roots in video marketing, product launches, and music production. After years of dealing with confusing licenses, inconsistent music quality, and copyright issues, we set out to build a platform that creators could actually trust.
Every piece of content we publish is based on real-world experience, industry insights, and a commitment to helping creators make smart, confident decisions about music licensing.
