Uploading Audio

• Step by step guide to creating a release
• How To: Upload your audio
• What format must my audio files be in?
• What you need to know before uploading your music
• How do I convert my files to the correct format?

Uploading Artwork

• What format must my cover art file be in?
• Cover Art requirements
• Free tools to create perfect cover art

Covers, Remixes & Samples

• How do I provide a license or legal documentation?
• Do I need to register copyright for my music before distributing it?
• Do I need to own the copyright to the recording I want to sell?
• What do I need to release a cover version?
• What is a mechanical license and how do I get it?
• Can I upload music with samples in it?

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Artist, Release & Track Information

• My Spotify profile isn’t showing in the ‘artist name’ dropdown
• How do I add a publishing house?
• Can I add producer credits to my tracks?
• Explicit Lyrics & Explicit Music Guide

Release Date & Settings

• Can I choose a release date?
• Don't distribute my release to a particular store
• Can I choose which countries I sell my music in?
• Can I choose what countries my release goes live in?

Release Rejections

• Common Release Issues: Intro
• Common Release Issues: Artist name doesn't match with the one on the cover
• Common Release Issues: Cover art pixelated/blurry
• Common Release Issues: Enter the names of Songwriters separately
• Common Release Issues: Marking songs as explicit
• Common Release Issues: Remove artist names from song titles