Making Edits
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Can I Change a Release Once It's Uploaded?
Yes! You can make edits by visiting your album page, and clicking “Edit Release”. We’ll walk you through everything you can edit from there. Streaming services typically process...
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Can I Change My Artist Name?
Short Answer: Yes. You can change your artist name on a release by visiting your album page, and clicking “Edit Release”. You can even edit your artist name on all of your relea...
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Can I Remove My Release From a Specific Streaming Service?
Yes! Reach out to us here, under "My Music" > "Edits and Pricing".If you change your mind later, you can always add your release back to any service(s) by selecting the "Add to ...
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Are multiple DistroKid accounts allowed to upload the same audio recording?
No. Due to how the streaming services pay, and other complexities, we do not support the same audio recording to be uploaded by more than one DistroKid user. If a song has chan...
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How Do I Delete a Release from Streaming Services?
To delete an album or single: Make sure you're signed into DistroKid Click the release you want to delete Click "Edit Release" Scroll to bottom, and click "Remove this release ...
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Can I Add Album Extras (YouTube Content ID, Discovery Pack, Store Maximizer, Etc.) After I've Uploaded My Release?
You know it! Just head to the album on your DistroKid dash, and scroll down to "Add Features". Note: you can not add cover licenses to a release after upload. You must specify i...
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Can I Add Previously Uploaded Music to New Streaming Services?
You sure can!To add previously uploaded music to new services, simply click "Add to more stores" on your album dashboard page.Once you have clicked this, you will be prompted wi...
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Does DistroKid Support "Instant Gratification" on iTunes?
Yes! "iTunes Instant Gratification" allows your fans to download a track from your pre-order release (instantly!) before its release date. Before you submit a request, please en...
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I Deleted a Release from Streaming Services. Then Re-Uploaded a New Version. Will the Old Spotify & iTunes Links Still Work?
No. The new version of your release will have different links.Services generate new links for each separate release when they process your uploads from DistroKid.
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How Long Does It Take for My Release to Be Removed from Streaming Services?
If you need to remove your release streaming services, please keep in mind that it takes the same amount of time for releases to be pulled from streaming services, as it does fo...
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I Don't See Shazam / iPhone Siri Listed Under Streaming Services, Is It Still Available?
You have the option of sending your music to Shazam, on the upload page. Shazam isn't listed under the services for distribution, as it doesn't sell or stream music, but instead...
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Can I Transfer a Release Between DistroKid Accounts?
No. At this time, we're unable to move songs between DistroKid accounts. However, we are happy to redirect earnings from one DistroKid account to another. To do this, use Distr...
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Can I Choose to Release My Music Only in Certain Countries?
Yes, but it takes an extra step. After completing your upload, please reach out to us to let us know which countries to remove, and we can submit an update to streaming services...
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