Uploading a Release
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What is Store Maximizer?
The Store Maximizer album extra will automatically deliver your release to new online stores and streaming services as we add them to our distribution network. We'll always give...
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What is Discovery Pack?
The Discovery Pack album extra adds your release to global databases that people use to match music and artist information. This includes recognition in millions of automobiles ...
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Entering Track Information on the Upload Form
When you reach the "Track" section of the upload form, you will need to enter specific information for each track of your upload before submitting your release to services. In...
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How To Upload Music to DistroKid
It's easy to upload your music to DistroKid! To get started, sign in to DistroKid and head over to the upload form at http://www.distrokid.com/new. If you have any specific ques...
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Setting a Future Release Date
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 ...
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What Are Album Extras?
Album Extras are optional add-ons you can opt into on any one of your uploads. While not mandatory for store distribution (except for cover licenses), they can enhance your musi...
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Having the Same Artist Name as Another Artist
When uploading your music for the first time, it's best practice to use an artist/band name that doesn't already exist in streaming services. Having a unique artist name will he...
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Uploading a "Waterfall" Style Release
While it's not currently possible to release an album "waterfall" style (where the album page populates with newly released tracks on specified dates until the full album releas...
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Understanding the Upload Form
The DistroKid upload form is the page you'll use to add all important information for a release, along with its audio file(s) and artwork. The upload form has several sections y...
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Can I Upload a Single Before My Album, and then Include that Single on My Album?
Yes, you can upload a single before an album, and then include that single on the album. To do so, upload the single first, and then upload the entire album (including the singl...
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If I Specify a Custom Release Date, When Will My Album Appear in Streaming Services?
If you've specified a release date with the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan and set a future release date on the upload form, your music will appear in services on the date you s...
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The Leave a Legacy Album Extra
The Leave a Legacy album extra can be added to a release so that it won't be removed by DistroKid after a lapsed membership payment due to your credit card being rejected. Addit...
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Can I Choose Only Specific Streaming Services to Release My Music?
When using DistroKid, it's easy to select which services your music will appear in. To do so, check only the services you are interested in delivering your music to under the "S...
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What is Social Media Pack?
Social Media Pack is an annually charged DistroKid Album Extra that helps get you paid when somebody uses your music in videos they post to social media platforms. Once opted in...
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Choosing the Start Time for Audio Previews in Streaming Services
You can request a specific start time for audio previews for your tracks in TikTok, Apple Music, and iTunes. Preview clip time selection is only available for tracks with a dura...
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Using Artist Slots to Upload Different Releases Under Different Artist Names
Your DistroKid plan allows you to upload an unlimited number of releases for each artist on your account, but each unique primary artist (or collaboration) requires its own "art...
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How Can I Get the "Max" Badge in Tidal?
Tidal delivers the sound of your original master recording, so be sure to upload your master audio file in WAV, FLAC, or AIFF file formats. Uploads should be at least 16-bit and...
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Setting Up Pre-Orders For Your Music
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 wil...
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Setting Prices for Your Music in Stores
If you're subscribed to DistroKid at the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan, you can specify the price of your track or album in iTunes and Amazon on the upload form. If you don't s...
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Making a Dolby Atmos Version of Your 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 and creating in Atmos, you'll need an...
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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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