Epidemic Sound for TikTok
Need music for your TikTok content? Explore more than 50,000 royalty-free tracks and 200,000 Hollywood-grade sound effects, cleared for personal and commercial use.
Epidemic Sound is a certified TikTok Sound Partner, powering nearly 700 million views on the platform every day.
It’s music licensing made simple. Try Epidemic Sound for TikTok today.
How do you avoid copyright claims on TikTok with Epidemic Sound?
Music rights for TikTok can feel complex, but Epidemic Sound simplifies the licensing process.
Here’s how it works:
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Follow TikTok’s guidelines: Any monetized or promotional content must be correctly licensed for that specific purpose. TikTok’s General Music Library isn’t cleared for commercial use, and its Commercial Music Library for business accounts is limited.
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Get full commercial clearance: Every track in Epidemic Sound’s catalog is cleared for commercial use. As long as you’re signed up for the right plan, you can use the music in any type of TikTok video — including sponsored content and ads — without restrictions.
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Safelist your TikTok account: Connect your TikTok account to your Epidemic Sound account. You can do this in your Epidemic Sound account settings. This one-time action shows TikTok’s copyright system that you’re cleared.
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Publish worry-free: Now that your account’s safelisted, you can soundtrack TikTok content with Epidemic Sound. Don’t worry about your videos being flagged, muted, or taken down. You’re covered.
How to use Epidemic Sound’s music on TikTok
To get the most out of your Epidemic Sound subscription and keep full creative control, it’s best to create your content outside of TikTok.
Step-by-step guide: Use Epidemic Sound’s music on TikTok
- Subscribe to Epidemic Sound and safelist your TikTok account.
- Download any track from the Epidemic Sound catalog.
- Import the audio and your video clips into a third-party editing app. CapCut is a solid choice, as it’s owned by the same parent company as TikTok.
- Edit your video and sync the audio. If you're struggling to get started, go back a step and try Studio: Epidemic Sound's AI-powered soundtracking tool. Studio creates a soundtrack draft with music and sound effects synced to the action, which you can then export to a platform like CapCut.
- Upload the finished video directly to TikTok. As long as you're subscribed to the right plan and add the music in an external, off-app editing software before uploading it, you can use full-length Epidemic Sound tracks on TikTok.
The benefits of using Epidemic Sound for TikTok
Using Epidemic Sound for TikTok unlocks a world-class music catalog, keeps your monetized videos safe, and gives you the tools to make great content even greater.
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Access an unmatched catalog of over 50,000 tracks and 200,000 sound effects.
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Soundtrack your videos with music that powers nearly 700 million average daily TikTok views.
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Monetize with confidence, as the entire catalog is cleared for commercial use and advertising on TikTok.
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Enjoy complete creative freedom with unlimited downloads, individual track stems, and next-level AI editing tools.
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Find the perfect track faster with personalized recommendations and intuitive search filters.
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Use full-length Epidemic Sound tracks in your content. Just add the music to your video in an external, off-app editing software before uploading it to TikTok.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Epidemic Sound on TikTok?
Yes, you can use Epidemic Sound on TikTok. An active subscription gives you a direct license to more than 50,000 world-class tracks and 200,000 Hollywood-grade sound effects, all cleared for use in your TikTok videos. Just safelist your TikTok account and publish content worry-free.
What happens if I use copyrighted music on TikTok?
If you use copyrighted music on TikTok without a license, your video’s audio may be muted, the video can be removed from the platform, or your account could receive a copyright strike. Multiple strikes can lead to account suspension, which is why securing the rights to any music you use is so important.
How do I avoid copyright claims on TikTok with Epidemic Sound?
Avoid copyright claims on TikTok with Epidemic Sound by linking your TikTok account to your Epidemic Sound account. As long as you have an active Epidemic Sound subscription and are on the correct plan, this action safelists your TikTok account, showing the platform that you’ve secured the necessary rights. As a result, your content is protected.
How do I link my Epidemic Sound account to my TikTok account?
You can link your Epidemic Sound account to your TikTok account directly within your Epidemic Sound account settings. Enter your TikTok handle in this format: EpidemicSound
When uploading from a Business account, TikTok will prompt a checkbox confirming permission to use the music. You must check this box to verify that you have the correct rights via your Epidemic Sound license.
Can businesses use Epidemic Sound for TikTok ads?
Yes, businesses can use Epidemic Sound for TikTok ads with our Commercial or Enterprise plans. These subscriptions provide the necessary license to use our entire catalog in any paid, promotional, or sponsored content on the platform, ensuring your ad campaigns are fully compliant and safe from copyright issues. Learn more about how to use TikTok ads with our resources.
Can I use Epidemic Sound for both personal and commercial TikTok accounts?
Yes, you can use Epidemic Sound for both personal and commercial TikTok accounts. Epidemic Sound’s plans are designed to fit your needs and ensure all your content is licensed correctly.
What happens if someone else shares my video on their channel?
Your Epidemic Sound license only covers videos published on your linked accounts and channels. If someone downloads your video and re-uploads it to their channel, it is no longer protected by your license and may receive a copyright claim. To avoid this, they should use the platform’s native “share” or “repost” feature to share it directly from your cleared TikTok account.
How is Epidemic Sound different from the TikTok Commercial Music Library?
Epidemic Sound’s catalog is larger than the TikTok Commercial Music Library. An Epidemic Sound subscription also provides coverage across not just TikTok, but all social media platforms. This helps your content keep a consistent identity everywhere it’s published.
What happens to my videos if I cancel my subscription?
Any video published to your linked TikTok account during an active subscription period remains cleared forever. However, after your subscription ends, you can’t use Epidemic Sound music or sound effects in new videos. If you’d like to do that, you’ll need to renew your subscription.