You can set up a custom future release date for an upload if you are subscribed to the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan. To set a future release date, use the calendar-style date selector under the "Release date" section of the upload form.

When a future date is selected, you can also set a specific release time for your upload to go live in Spotify. For all other services, your release will go live on release day at around midnight in your listeners' time zones. 

If you already have a DistroKid account and want to upgrade to access this feature (and more), sign in to DistroKid and click "Upgrade" from the top navigation bar.

Click here for more information on custom release dates.

How to Set a Future Release Date

Here's how you can set a future release date on the upload form:

1. Head to the upload form at https://distrokid.com/new
2. Scroll down to the "Release Date" section
3. Click on the dropdown menu containing the date
4. Select your intended release date using the calendar-style date selector

Setting a Release Time in Spotify

When setting a future release date, you can also set a specific time for your release to go live in Spotify on its release date. To set a release time, use the time selector under the "Release Time" section on the upload form. This only becomes available after selecting a future release date for your upload.

After you've selected a future release date, you can decide if it will go live on Spotify at the chosen time in the listener's local time zone or simultaneously across all regions. This option is found in the "Time synchronization" section of the upload form. If you select the simultaneous option, the release will launch at your chosen time in New York (EST) for all regions.