How to claim your Apple Music for Artists profile

Apple Music for Artists is a free platform that lets you manage your artist profile, track your music's performance, and access promotional tools on Apple Music.

With Apple Music for Artists, you can:

• Update your artist image and personalize your artist profile.
• View streaming analytics and listener trends.
• See how listeners discover your music through Shazam.
• Add lyrics and manage your artist content.
• Access promotional tools to share your music with fans.

Apple Music for Artists is managed and supported directly by Apple, but you can start the process of claiming your profile through CD Baby.

How to claim your Apple Music artist profile

If you distribute your music through CD Baby, you can request access to Apple Music for Artists from your CD Baby account.

1. Log in to your CD Baby account.
2. Go to Tools & Promotion.
3. Under Apple Music for Artists, select Request Access Now.
4. Select Get Started under your artist name. If you distribute multiple artists, choose the correct artist from the dropdown menu.
5. Sign in with your Apple Account, or create one if you don't already have one.
6. Follow Apple's instructions to complete your access request.

You'll need at least one release live on Apple Music for at least five business days before you can claim your profile.

Apple reviews access requests to verify your connection to the artist. Approval typically takes several days, although processing times may vary.

Troubleshooting common claiming issues

My artist name isn't appearing in CD Baby

Make sure your music has been live on Apple Music for at least five business days. If you've recently released your music, you may need to allow more time before requesting access.

I see an error saying "You don't have any titles signed up with Apple Music"

Your release may be linked to a different artist profile. If your music is appearing on the wrong artist page, you'll need to request an artist separation.

I recently completed an artist separation

Your new artist page may still be processing on Apple's side. You can request access once Apple has finished creating and updating your profile.

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.

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

Learn more about Apple Music for Artists

Once you've claimed your profile, you can explore Apple's tools for managing and promoting your music.

• Artist profile customization: Update your image, artist information, and featured content. Learn how to manage your artist profile.
• Artist images: Upload or change your artist photo and review Apple's image requirements. Learn how to update your artist image.
• Streaming analytics: View listener activity, song performance, and audience trends through Apple Music for Artists.
• Marketing and promotion: Create promotional assets and links to share your music with fans.

For more information about these features, visit the Apple Music for Artists Help Center.

Where can I get additional help?

Apple manages Apple Music for Artists directly, including account access, profile updates, analytics, and promotional tools.

For help with your Apple Music for Artists account, visit Apple Music for Artists Support.