Question 1

1. Are all tracks in Facebook’s music library copyright-free, and could I get a strike if I add the same song outside the FB editor?

Accepted Answer

No. Meta has two pools: a licensed pop library (limits vary by account/region/format) and the royalty-free Meta Sound Collection for FB/IG. Using licensed songs outside the editor or beyond allowed contexts can trigger claims; rights can change. Read more

Question 2

2. Can I still monetize if I use Facebook’s royalty-free music?

Accepted Answer

Yes - full monetization on Reels applies to royalty-free tracks from the Facebook Audio Library / Meta Sound Collection; explicit (“E”) tracks aren’t eligible. Read more

Question 3

3. On Facebook Reels, should I choose “royalty-free” or “music revenue sharing”?

Accepted Answer

Choose royalty-free for predictable, full earnings. If you must use a commercial song and your video is eligible, Music Revenue Sharing pays creators 20%, with the rest to rights holders; availability varies. Read more

Question 4

4. What is Facebook’s in-app music actually allowed to be used for?

Accepted Answer

Licensed pop library = in-app use with limits that differ by account, country, and format. Meta Sound Collection = rights-cleared, royalty-free for Facebook/Instagram and eligible for monetization there (not a license for off-platform use). Read more

Question 5

5. What music can I use on Facebook Reels without being demonetized - is there a specific FB collection to use?

Accepted Answer

Use Meta Sound Collection or tracks clearly labeled royalty-free in the Audio Library; titles marked “E” (explicit) aren’t eligible for monetization. Read more

Question 6

6. What music can we use on Reels that isn’t copyrighted?

Accepted Answer

Use royalty-free tracks (e.g., Meta Sound Collection) or your own original audio. Truly public-domain music is also permissible, but most music is copyrighted - assume it is unless clearly PD/royalty-free. Read more

Question 7

7. Will Facebook tell me if the music I’m about to use is copyright-free?

Accepted Answer

Sound Collection tracks show a “royalty-free” label. You can also run Copyright Check in Business Suite/Reels composer before publishing, but it isn’t a legal guarantee - rights can change later. Read more

Question 8

8. Will my video be demonetized if I use Facebook editor music that isn’t labeled “royalty-free”?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes (or it will route to Music Revenue Sharing where you earn a smaller cut). Meta’s policy: full monetization applies to royalty-free audio from its library/Sound Collection. Read more

Question 9

9. How can creators legally use music on Facebook Reels without infringing copyright?

Accepted Answer

Use Meta Sound Collection, your original audio, or properly licensed royalty-free/production music - and follow Meta’s Partner/Content Monetization Policies. Keep proof (license/receipt) for disputes. Read more

Question 10

10. How can I avoid copyright flags on Facebook Reels when the track is “royalty-free”?

Accepted Answer

Prefer Sound Collection; if using third-party royalty-free, keep the license/receipt. Run Copyright Check before posting. If a match appears, dispute in-app and attach proof. Read more

Question 11

11. How do I show Facebook that my Reel uses licensed or free-to-use music?

Accepted Answer

Dispute/appeal the claim inside Meta and attach your license/proof (purchase receipt, license text, or documentation). Use the Support Inbox or the copyright appeal form if directed. Read more

Question 12

12. Why did videos using Facebook’s “royalty-free” music suddenly become ineligible for monetization?

Accepted Answer

Common reasons: the track wasn’t actually in Sound Collection, it’s marked explicit, or rights changed after posting - Meta may mute or limit until resolved. Swap audio to royalty-free or appeal with proof. Read more

Question 13

13. Why does Facebook give you music to add to your videos and then give you a strike for copyright infringement?

Accepted Answer

Because most in-app music is licensed for limited contexts; access and allowances vary. Rights can also change, and Rights Manager may retro-flag content. Read more

Question 14

14. Why does music from Facebook’s own library sometimes trigger copyright issues?

Accepted Answer

Territory/format limits, fingerprint matches, or rights changes can cause mutes or limits even with in-app music. Meta provides a replace-audio workflow when rights shift. Read more

Question 15

15. Why was my Reel demonetized even though I used music from Facebook’s non-royalty list, and how do I fix it?

Accepted Answer

Non-royalty = licensed pop library, which usually isn’t eligible for full monetization. Switch to Sound Collection or appeal with a commercial license that covers monetized use. Read more

Question 16

16. Why was my video “partially muted” for copyright when the track came from Facebook’s Audio Library (esp. after monetization)?

Accepted Answer

Because rights can change, or a rights holder may claim the sound recording/composition later. Use Meta’s dispute/appeal tools or replace the audio. Read more

Question 17

17. Where can I get music that is 100% allowed by Facebook?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is 100% future-proof, but Meta Sound Collection is the safest first-party option for FB/IG monetization. For other uses, license from reputable libraries and keep records. Read more

Question 18

18. How do you find royalty-free music for Instagram Reels on a business account now?

Accepted Answer

Business accounts often lack the full pop catalog. Use Meta Sound Collection via Reels/Story tools or desktop, or import royalty-free tracks you’ve licensed and keep proof. Read more