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Using Spotify Artist Profile Protection with DistroKid

Spotify's Artist Profile Protection lets you know when music is delivered to Spotify with you listed as an artist. You can review eligible releases and remove yourself from any that aren't yours, so they don't appear on your profile or count toward your stats and listener recommendations.It's optional, and you can turn it on and manage it in Spotify for Artists. There are two settings: Review releases (default): Releases go live as scheduled unless you remove yourself. You don't need to approve each release or connect DistroKid to use this setting. Block releases (advanced): Releases need...
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Uploading Your Music to Spotify

Uploading your music and getting paid from Spotify through DistroKid is super easy. In fact, we're one of Spotify's preferred partners!In addition to making it easy to get your music on Spotify, DistroKid also makes it incredibly easy to receive earnings from Spotify. You'll keep 100% of your revenue from Spotify (and all other service partners we work with) when using DistroKid. Here's how you can get your music into Spotify: Create a DistroKid account. Select your preferred DistroKid subscription plan. Keep in mind, the Musician Plus and Ultimate plans come with tons of awesome features,...
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Registering Your Spotify Artist Page

You can instantly register your Spotify artist page through DistroKid by clicking the DistroKid Features Menu in the upper right , clicking "Special Access," and then clicking "Spotify for Artists." Alternatively, you can head right to https://distrokid.com/spotify.Once there, follow the instructions – registering your page in Spotify is easy when you use DistroKid, and takes less than a minute.Keep in mind that it can take up to a week or so once your first DistroKid upload is live in Spotify to register your artist page this way. If your release is live when you visit https://distrokid.co...
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What is the New Verified by Spotify Badge?

Spotify is rolling out a new Verified by Spotify badge, a light green checkmark that appears on artist profiles and in search results to confirm the profile is authentic and trustworthy.Does DistroKid handle this?No. The Verified by Spotify badge is issued directly by Spotify, and DistroKid has no role in granting or requesting it. There's nothing you need to do on your end to apply.That said, if you haven't claimed your Spotify artist page yet, do that first. It's the foundation for managing your presence on Spotify. Here's how to register your Spotify artist page.How does Spotify decide w...
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Pitching Your Music for Spotify Editorial Playlists

Spotify gives artists an easy way to pitch music for playlist consideration.To be considered for editorial playlists in Spotify, your release must be uploaded to DistroKid at least 3 weeks ahead of your planned release date (only possible with DistroKid's Musician Plus or Ultimate plans).Once your release is submitted to Spotify, you can pitch your song through the Spotify for Artists app on mobile, or on the Spotify for Artists website. If you haven't released music yet and want to gain access to Spotify for Artists, check out this article: https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/4...
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Finding Your Spotify URIs

If you've uploaded a release to DistroKid and need your Artist, Album, or Track URI in Spotify (even pre-release), you can use DistroKid's Spotify URI Looker-Upper tool. Access it by clicking the Goodies icon in the upper right in DistroKid, selecting "Helpful When Needed," then "Spotify URI Looker-Upper." You can also go directly to https://distrokid.com/uri/spotify.If you didn't use DistroKid for your release or prefer not to use our Spotify URI Looker-Upper tool, you can find the URI directly on the Spotify website or desktop app if the release is live. Using DistroKid's Spotify URI Look...
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Where's My Verification Checkmark in Spotify?

In January of 2026, Spotify made changes to the verification checkmark on their platform. Instead of the "Verified Artist" blue checkmark, they now display a "Registered Artist" label that appears in the "About" section of artist pages.For more information on this change, please see Spotify's related article at https://support.spotify.com/artists/article/transitioning-verified-to-registered.
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What's the Difference Between a Spotify User Account and a Spotify Artist Page?

The core difference between a Spotify user account (also known as a user profile) and an artist page in Spotify is their purpose – Spotify user accounts are for signing in to the Spotify platform, and an artist page in Spotify is the page that is automatically created to showcase music. What's a Spotify User Account?A Spotify user account is the account a person creates to access the Spotify listening platform and/or Spotify for Artists. If you do not yet have a Spotify user account, you can sign up by visiting https://www.spotify.com/signup. What's a Spotify Artist Page?A Spotify artist p...
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A Release That Isn't Mine is in My Upcoming Releases in Spotify for Artists, What Can I Do?

If you see a release as "Upcoming" in the Music tab of your Spotify for Artists account, Spotify now offers a way for you to report the incorrect release before it goes live.Here's how you can report an incorrect release from your "Upcoming" music in Spotify for Artists:Navigate to "Upcoming" within the Music tab in Spotify for Artists via a web browser to view all scheduled releases associated with your artist profile.Click the context menu (...) next to the relevant upcoming release.Select "Report incorrect release." This initiates the Content Relocation Form, with the album URI prefilled...
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Can DistroKid Help Me With My Spotify Login?

While DistroKid delivers to Spotify and can help artists gain instant access to their Spotify artist pages, DistroKid cannot assist with any issues regarding logging in to your Spotify user account.If you can't recall your Spotify user account information and need help logging in to the account, you can visit the Spotify support center at https://support.spotify.com for assistance. Resetting Your Spotify Password or Changing Your Spotify EmailDistroKid can't reset passwords or change the email address on your personal Spotify user account. If you need help changing your Spotify password or ...
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Setting up a Spotify Countdown page

A Spotify Countdown Page allows fans to pre-save your upcoming release in Spotify, preview the tracklist, watch clips, buy merch, and see a countdown timer for its release, all on one page in Spotify. It is not possible to set up a Spotify Countdown Page through DistroKid. To set one up, you will need to log in to Spotify for Artists via website. Eligibility for Spotify Countdown PagesEligibility for Spotify Countdown Pages is handled entirely by Spotify. To check on the latest eligibility requirements, please visit https://support.spotify.com/us/artists/article/countdown-pages. Creating a ...
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How Do I Claim My Spotify for Artists Profile Prior to My First Release?

It's possible to claim your Spotify for Artists profile prior to your first ever release with a new artist name. To do so, you will need to locate your Spotify Artist URI and claim the page at https://artists.spotify.com/claim.In order to make sure you have enough time to claim your profile, make sure to upload your music at least four weeks in advance of the release date. Finding Your Artist URIOnce you have uploaded your music to DistroKid and you can see that it has been successfully sent off to services, you will need to locate your Spotify Artist URI before claiming your artist page. T...
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Adding a New Artist to Your Spotify for Artists Account

Here's how you can add an additional artist to your Spotify for Artists account: Log in to your Spotify for Artists portal via web browser In the upper right corner, click on the circle icon with your initial Select "Teams" Click on “Add Team” near the top right of the "Your Teams" page Select "Artist Team" Follow the instructions and input your artist URI when prompted You can learn how to find your Artist URI by checking out this article. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "headline": "Adding a New Artist to Your Spotify for...
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My Spotify Release is Missing From My Artist Page

If your Spotify release is missing from your existing artist page in Spotify, there's an easy fix to get it (and all of your DistroKid releases) mapped to the correct page.You can head to https://distrokid.com/fixer and use our Fixer tool to enter and lock your correct Spotify Artist URI into your DistroKid account. This will ensure that all previous and future uploads are mapped to the correct artist page in Spotify.Even if your release has already been moved to the correct page, using the Fixer will ensure that all of your existing and future uploads are mapped to the same artist page. Us...
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Accessing Spotify Discovery Mode

Discovery Mode is a new promotional campaign tool by Spotify that is still in beta phase and not available for all artists. In order to be eligible to use Discovery Mode in Spotify for Artists, you must meet the artist and track eligibility criteria outlined here.If you're a Spotify for Artists user interested in using Discovery Mode and meet Spotify's requirements for it, please complete this form: https://spotifyforartists.typeform.com/to/OcfFq0oE.Ensure that you have accurately entered your Spotify Artist URI in the form, otherwise Spotify will not be able to process your form submission...
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Why Do I Not See My Release Under "Upcoming" in Spotify for Artists?

In order for your release to show up under the "Upcoming" section in your Spotify for Artists account, it will need to be in Spotify's system at least one week before the release date.We recommend uploading your release to DistroKid at least two weeks prior to your release date if you want a song to be available to pitch to Spotify's editors for playlist consideration. A Musician Plus or Ultimate subscription is required to set future release dates for releases.If you've uploaded your release with a future release date and it's still not showing up under "Upcoming" in Spotify for Artists, i...
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Finding Your Lyrics in Spotify

Depending on how you're accessing Spotify, you can find your submitted lyrics in different locations of their audio player interface. Check out Spotify's FAQ article on viewing lyrics here: https://support.spotify.com/us/article/lyrics. Spotify Mobile App Here's how you can find your lyrics in the Spotify mobile app: Tap the Now playing bar at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down to "Lyrics." Tap the lyrics for a full screen view. Spotify Desktop App In the Spotify desktop app, you can view your lyrics by clicking on the microphone icon while a song is playing. Spotify TV App Open the...
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Why Does Spotify Show My Release Coming Out a Day Earlier Than Expected?

Our upload form allows anyone with a Musician Plus or Ultimate plan to choose a specific release time in Spotify. If you want, you can even release your music simultaneously in every country — at the exact same time!Keep in mind, if you choose a release time of 12:00 AM EST (New York time), it'll still be the day before in a handful of countries and regions when this time passes in New York. For example, a release that goes live at midnight in New York will technically go live at 11 PM in Mexico City on the technical previous day.Spotify displays the date of the earliest time zone for your ...
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Generating a Spotify Canvas

DistroKid artists have access to the Spotify Canvas Generator tool to help create gorgeous and unique Canvas submissions for their Spotify releases. This tool is included in all DistroKid plans!You can head to the Spotify Canvas Generator by opening the Features Menu in the upper right of DistroKid, then clicking on "Enhance your music," then "Spotify Canvas Generator." You can also head directly to https://distrokid.com/canvas.From the Spotify Canvas Generator, you can enter keywords in the search bar, and you'll see thousands of free-to-use videos for your Canvas.Once you've selected the ...
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Adding a Canvas (Looping Video) to Your Music in Spotify

DistroKid can help you get access to adding a Canvas (looping video) to your music in Spotify – the ability to add Canvases is available to all DistroKid artists that claim their artist pages through Spotify for Artists. Canvases allow you to enhance your listeners' experience by showing looping videos when they listen to your music in the Spotify mobile app.If you have music delivered to Spotify through DistroKid and have not yet claimed your artist page in Spotify, sign in to DistroKid and head to https://distrokid.com/spotify to get instant access. Adding Your Canvas in Spotify for Artis...
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Getting Your Music into the Wheel of Playlist

The Wheel of Playlist is a fun promotional tool that DistroKid created to give artists an opportunity to be featured on our Spotify playlist! Spinning the Wheel of Playlist gets you featured on the Spotify playlist found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JEeYPPBNqZNOTmZqJFeSD.You can spin the Wheel of Playlist once per day, and three times within one spin session. Your best spin result out of the three will be saved as your slot number in the playlist. For example, if the best result from your three spins was 23, then you will be the 23rd song on the playlist.Your track will stay on ...
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Adding Your Track to DistroKid Playlist Spotlight

DistroKid Spotlight is a contest, like a rap battle or battle of the bands, where songs are put head-to-head and listeners can vote for their favorite. The winners of these matchups get placement on one of many special DistroKid Spotify playlists, some with a ton of followers! Since there is no registration required to vote, anyone can vote on these matchups — not just DistroKid members.Here are the Playlist Spotlight rules: Artists can submit (or remove) a song any time Only one song per artist can be in the contest at any time There is no limit to how many times a song can be added to pla...
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I Received an "Artificial Streaming" Notice from Spotify. What Should I Do?

If you received an "Artificial Streaming" notice from Spotify, that means Spotify informed us that most of the streams on one or more of your tracks are artificial.For more information regarding Spotify's Guidelines, please read this article. Avoiding Artificial Streaming NoticesTo prevent future Spotify Artificial Streaming Notices, please be cautious with any paid services that add songs to playlists or promise guaranteed streams through "marketing services."It's likely that you, or someone you work with, used one of these marketing services or was added to one of these playlists. It's al...
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A message from Spotify: Don’t Put Your Music At Risk

A message from Spotify:Don't Put Your Music At RiskAs your trusted partner, we wanted to take a moment to warn you about some deceptive advertisements we’ve recently seen for illegitimate music promotion services.Third parties that promise playlist placements or a specific number of streams in exchange for compensation are likely using illegitimate practices without your knowledge. These services can threaten your hard work, resulting in the potential withholding of streams or royalties, or even complete removal of your catalog from streaming services.Our streaming partners work diligently ...
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