Creative Commons BY

CC-BY music is free for any use — including commercial — as long as you credit the artist. It keeps free music sustainable for creators on both sides.

What does CC-BY require?

Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 you must name the artist, the track and the license, with a link when possible.

• YouTube description credits
• Podcast show notes
• Game credits screens
• Website footer / about pages
• End cards on long films

How to write a correct attribution line

1. Include track title and artist name.
2. Name the license (CC BY 4.0).
3. Link to Soundex or the track page.
4. Example: Music: “Track Title” by Artist — Soundex.com, CC BY 4.0
5. Save the line in your upload template so you never forget.

Platform	Where to credit	Notes
YouTube	Description (and optional end screen)	See YouTube guide
Podcast	Show notes	See Podcast guide
Game	Credits menu	See Games guide

Tip: CC-BY unlocks a larger catalog than CC0 at the cost of one credit line — perfect when descriptions/show notes already exist.

People also ask about CC-BY music

Can I use CC-BY in paid ads?

Legally often yes, but attribution can be impractical in short ads — prefer CC0 or no-attribution there.

Do I need the full legal code in the description?

Name + license + link is the practical standard; linking the license deed helps.

What if I edit the track?

Still credit the original; note modifications if you substantially remix.

Every Soundex track shows its license on the download page. Compare options on our licenses hub, or read royalty free vs copyright free and the Creative Commons guide before you publish.