The Most Popular Questions and Answers

If you aren't sure what to search for, here are the most popular questions and answers right now:

1. I have questions about signing up an album.
How do I upload AUDIO and what files should I upload?
What is the difference between a Single, an EP, and an Album?
What is a UPC bar code and why do I need one?
How do I list additional artists that are featured on particular tracks?
What is the difference between a Single, an EP and an Album?
How can I get my ISRCs and where can I find them?

When should I set my release date?

2. I have questions about my artwork.
How to resize artwork
Artwork Requirements
What's NOT allowed on my cover art?

3. I have questions about Spotify.
Submitting to Spotify for Playlist Consideration
Spotify for Artists
Spotify Artist Separations(If your music is on the 'wrong' page in Spotify.)

4. I have questions about YouTube.
YouTube Official Artist Channels

5. Why is my music on another artist's page? Why is another artist's music on my page? Why do I have multiple pages for the same artist?
How to file an artist separation

6. How do I get my music on Instagram Stories and Reels?
Instagram Stories

7. I have questions about getting my lyrics on partner sites.

How to get your lyrics on partner sites

8. I have questions about CD Baby PRO.
How do I find my Performing Rights Organization affiliation information and IPI/CAE number? What is an IPI/CAE number?
Where is CD Baby Pro Publishing Administration available?

Affiliated with ASCAP or BMI? Maintenance Notice for new Letters of Direction

9. I have questions about cover songs.

Derivative works

Do I need to get a license to offer streaming on my cover song?