With DistroKid, you can set up a pre-order period for your releases in iTunes, Amazon, Qobuz, and Beatport (if you have the Beatport Album Extra). Setting a pre-order period will allow your fans to pre-purchase your release before its release date. Note that pre-ordering is not available in other stores and streaming services at this time.
To set up a pre-order period for your release, you'll need to set a release date to at least 5 days in the future (Musician Plus or Ultimate plan required) on the DistroKid upload form. After you have chosen a future release date, you'll see the "Preorder?" section. Click "Yes," and then enter the pre-order start date.
That's it! Continue uploading as usual, and your pre-order date information will be sent to iTunes, Amazon, Qobuz, and Beatport (if applicable).
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