How to get your music on Apple Music

How to upload music to Apple Music

Make a DistroKid account and select the plan that's best for you.

Upload your music and pick the platforms where you want it to stream.

Add your release credits, collaborators, album artwork & more.

Submit your release. Your music is on its way to Apple Music (and all the other platforms you've selected).

We'll let you know when your song goes live and when it's time to collect your earnings.

Release your music on 150+ streaming platforms for no additional cost.

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Get verified on Apple Music for Artists

DistroKid makes it quick and easy to claim your artist profile on Apple Music for Artists. That means you get a bunch of helpful features:

Personalize your profile with a photo, bio & more

See stats and learn about your listeners

Create your own Set List playlist

Track when and where your music is identified with Shazam

Get more ways to share your music with badges, QR codes & embedded music players

Collect Apple Music pre-adds with HyperFollow

DistroKid’s HyperFollow tool is free for all members. Share your Apple Music pre-add link, socials, videos & more on one simple page.

Sign up for DistroKid to get your music on Apple Music.

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FAQ

Can I get my music on Apple Music for free?

Nope, you need a distributor to get your music on Apple Music. DistroKid is the easiest way for independent artists to get their music on streaming platforms for as little as $2.08/month. Find the plan that’s best for you here.

How do I make money from Apple Music?

Artists who use DistroKid keep 100% of their streaming royalties. Earnings reports and payments are available to you as soon as DistroKid receives and processes earnings from streaming services and stores.

Learn more about getting paid for your streams here.

Can I pay my collaborators automatically?

DistroKid can split earnings from any song or album and automatically send those earnings to other DistroKid members. Add your collaborators, producers, bandmates, managers & more. We'll pay them directly, so you don't have to think about it.

Learn more about royalty splits here.

How do I get my music on other streaming platforms?

It's easy: Select all the streaming platforms where you want us to send your music during the upload process. We'll handle the rest.

We can distribute your music on 150+ global platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube, Deezer, and TikTok.

How do I set my release date?

Choose our Ultimate or Musician Plus plan to customize your release date. Learn more about our plans here.

How quickly can I get my music on Apple Music?

DistroKid is the fastest way to get your music on Apple Music. Your release will be live in 1-7 days.

How do I get access to Apple Music for Artists?

Getting verified on Amazon Music for Artists is easy when you use DistroKid (and takes less than a minute).

Just log in to your DistroKid account, click the DistroKid Features Menu in the upper-right corner, and select Special Access. Click Amazon Music for Artists and follow the instructions.

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