Uploading a Release
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How Do I Upload a Release to DistroKid?
It’s MEGA easy to upload your music to DistroKid! To get started, just head over to the DistroKid upload form at http://www.distrokid.com/new . From there we'll walk you through...
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DistroKid Upload Form: The Sections
In this article we'll go down the line section by section indicating any information you may need about the DistroKid upload form! Services This section is where you can select ...
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Can I Specify a Future Release Date?
Yes! You can setup a custom, future release date if you have a Musician Plus or Ultimate plan. Here's a quick video on how to setup future release dates for your releases: If yo...
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Will It Cause Problems If There's Another Artist with the Same Name as Me?
For obvious reasons, you should use an artist/band name that doesn't already exist in streaming services. Having several artists with the same name just causes all kinds of conf...
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What Are Album Extras?
Album Extras are optional perks you can opt into on any one of your uploads! They aren't required to get your music sent off to stores (with the exception of cover licenses, if ...
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Can I Upload a Single Before My Album, and then Include that Single on My Album?
Yep! Just upload the single first, and then upload the entire album (including the single) as a separate release. Once the full release is in streaming services, you can choose ...
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If I Specify a Custom Release Date, When Will My Album Appear in Streaming Services?
You can specify a release date with the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan. If you've set a future release date, your music will appear in services on the date you specified. Here's...
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Can I Ensure My Album Doesn't Ever Get Deleted?
Yes! Opt any album or single into DistroKid's "Leave a Legacy" feature. The “Leave a Legacy” extra can be added to a release so that it won't be removed by DistroKid due to a la...
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Can I Choose Only Specific Streaming Services to Release My Music?
Yes! It's easy to choose on which services your music appears. When uploading your music to DistroKid, just select the streaming services you'd like to be on.
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Can I Choose the Start Time for Audio Previews in Streaming Services?
Yes! At this time, TikTok, Apple Music and iTunes allow you to request a specific start time for audio previews. For new releases, on the upload form you can select which portio...
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Can I Upload Different Albums Under Different Artist Names?
Yes, if you have a Musician Plus or Ultimate plan! Sign into DistroKid and click "upgrade" for info.
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How can I get the MASTER badge on TIDAL?
With DistroKid, it’s easy to become a TIDAL Master! We've worked with TIDAL to develop a system for artists to upload their qualifying files directly to DistroKid to be submitte...
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Can I Pre-Sell My Music Before Its Release Date?
Yes! With a Musician Plus or Ultimate plan, you can pre-sell your releases in iTunes, Amazon and Beatport (if you have the Beatport Album Extra). You'll need to set a release da...
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Can I Set My Own Prices?
Yes! If you have the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan, you can specify the price of your track or album on iTunes & Amazon. If you don't specify your price (and for non-iTunes/Ama...
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How to Make a Dolby Atmos Version of my Song?
To upload Dolby Atmos audio to DistroKid, you will first need to create and export a Dolby Atmos compatible WAV file. To get started mixing/creating in Atmos you'll need an Atmo...
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Can I Upload a Digital Booklet with My Release?
No. At this time we don't have the option to upload a digital booklet for iTunes.
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