Apple Music for Artists is Apple's own platform for managing your artist profile on Apple Music and iTunes — updating your artist photo and bio so fans see your most current information. CD Baby gives you a shortcut to start requesting access, but Apple Music for Artists itself is built, run, and supported by Apple.
Quick summary:
- Request access from the "Tools and Promotion" tab in your CD Baby account — this opens Apple's platform, where you finish the process with your own Apple ID
- You'll need at least one release live on Apple Music before you can request access; Apple's approval can take several days
- Apple manages and supports Apple Music for Artists directly — CD Baby can help you start a request, but can't troubleshoot the app's features or navigation
- Mixed-up or wrong-artist-page issues are usually fixed directly through Apple Music for Artists support
- Artist names using Cyrillic characters need an extra manual step from CD Baby to get linked
How to request access
- From your CD Baby dashboard, click Tools and Promotion
- Click Apple Music for Artists – Request Access Now, or go directly to members.cdbaby.com/Tools/AppleMusicForArtists
- Click Get Started under your artist name
- If you distribute multiple artists, select the correct one from the dropdown
- Sign in using your Apple ID (the same one used for iTunes or App Store purchases)
- Don't have one? Create a new Apple ID
- Follow Apple's on-screen steps to complete your request
Before you start, you'll need:
- At least one release live on Apple Music
- Your own Apple ID
It can take several days for Apple to approve access to your artist profile.
Troubleshooting common issues
| Symptom | What to do |
|---|---|
| You see "You don't have any titles signed up with Apple Music" but your music is live | Your release may be linked to another artist's page — you'll need to request an artist separation |
| You recently completed an artist separation | Your new page may still be populating on Apple's side; access opens once Apple finishes creating it |
How to add or change your artist photo
Once you've claimed your Apple Music for Artists profile:
- Log in to Apple Music for Artists
- Go to the Manage tab
- In the Artist Image section, upload a new image
- Image size: 2400 x 2400 px
- File format: .jpg or .png
- Adjust or crop your image as needed, then click Submit
Your update shows as Submitted for Review until Apple manually approves it — this typically takes a few days.
What if my music is mixed up with another artist?
If your releases are appearing under another artist's profile — or someone else's music is appearing under yours — this is a platform-level matching issue, not something CD Baby can edit directly from your account. In Apple Music for Artists, contact Apple support and choose the "Artist Catalog Issues" topic to request a fix. CD Baby can also file an artist separation request in certain cases if Apple won't resolve it directly.
For full steps and what to have ready before contacting support, see How do I fix my music appearing on the wrong artist page?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own Apple ID to request access? Yes. The request is completed on Apple's side, so you'll need an Apple ID — the same kind used for iTunes or App Store purchases. You can create one for free if you don't already have one.
Can CD Baby help me navigate my Apple Music for Artists account once I have access? No — Apple builds and supports Apple Music for Artists directly. For questions about using the app itself, visit Apple Music for Artists Support.
How long does Apple take to approve my access request? It typically takes a few days, though it can occasionally take longer.
How long does it take for a new photo to go live? Apple manually reviews every image update before it's approved, which typically takes a few days.
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