How to claim your Spotify for Artists profile

Spotify for Artists is a free platform that lets you manage your Spotify artist profile, view streaming analytics, and access tools to promote your music.

With Spotify for Artists, you can:

• Update your artist photo, bio, and profile information.
• Track your streams, listeners, and playlist activity.
• Submit eligible unreleased music for editorial playlist consideration.
• Add Canvas videos to your tracks.
• Access promotional tools like Discovery Mode, if eligible.

Spotify for Artists is managed and supported directly by Spotify, but CD Baby makes it easy to claim your artist profile.

How to claim your Spotify artist profile

If you distribute your music through CD Baby, you can start the claiming process from your CD Baby account.

1. Log in to your CD Baby account.
2. Go to Tools & Promotion.
3. Under Spotify for Artists, select Get Instant Access.
4. Select Get Access under your artist name. If you have multiple artists on your account, choose the correct artist from the dropdown menu.
5. Follow the instructions on Spotify to complete the claiming process.

You'll need your own Spotify account (free or Premium) and at least one release live on Spotify to claim your profile through CD Baby.

When can I claim my artist profile?

You can claim your Spotify artist profile through CD Baby once your first release is live on Spotify.

After your release goes live, it can take up to two weeks for Spotify to fully process your artist profile. If your artist name doesn't appear in the claiming tool immediately, try again later.

Troubleshooting common claiming issues

My artist name isn't appearing in CD Baby

Your release may not have finished processing on Spotify. Check that your music is live and try again in a few days.

I'm listed as a second or third primary artist

CD Baby's claiming tool only supports the first primary artist listed on a release. If you're listed as another primary artist, you'll need to request access directly through Spotify.

My release is a Various Artists compilation

Various Artists compilations aren't eligible for a Spotify for Artists profile under the generic Various Artists name.

I'm getting an error when signing in to Spotify

Spotify manages its own login and account verification process. Visit Spotify for Artists Support for help.

My music is appearing on the wrong artist profile

If your music appears on another artist's page, or someone else's music appears on yours, you'll need to request an artist separation. File one directly from your Spotify for Artists account, or at artists.spotify.com/c/content-mismatch. 

Learn more: How do I fix my music appearing on the wrong artist page?

How to find your Spotify artist page link

1. Open your artist profile on Spotify.
2. Select Share.
3. Select Copy link to artist.

You can use this link to share your artist profile with fans or identify your artist page when requesting support.

Learn more about Spotify for Artists

Once you've claimed your profile, you can explore Spotify's promotional tools and features.

• Editorial playlist pitching: Submit eligible unreleased music for playlist consideration. Learn how to submit a song.
• Spotify Canvas: Add short, looping visuals to your tracks. Learn about Canvas.
• Discovery Mode: Eligible artists can use this tool to increase their music's exposure through Spotify's personalized recommendations. Learn about Discovery Mode.
• Streaming analytics and playlist activity: Monitor your music's performance and identify potentially suspicious playlist activity. Learn about artificial streaming.
• Sales reports and royalties: Understand how Spotify royalties and Discovery Mode marketing fees appear in your CD Baby account. Understanding Spotify Sales Reports.

For additional instructions, account management, or troubleshooting, visit the Spotify for Artists Help Center.