How To Get Verified
How to Get Verified on Spotify
Step 1: Claim your profile on Spotify for Artists
First, you’ll need to put your music on Spotify.
Once you’ve released it there, go to artists.spotify.com to claim your profile.
When you get there, select the hamburger icon in the top right corner, as shown below.
Then select “Get Access” from the options menu.
Step 2: Confirm your account
Next, enter your Spotify login details to confirm your account.
Spotify will then check to make sure it’s you (just incase).
Step 3: Search for your artist profile
Once you’ve confirmed it’s the right account, select whether you’re claiming as an artist/manager or label team member.
You’ll be able to find your artist profile by searching, or copying and pasting a URL link.
Step 4: Fill in a few questions about yourself
Spotify will then require you to fill in some info about the artist profile you’re claiming.
This will include your:
- – First Name
- – Last Name
- – Business Email
- – Role i.e Artist, Manager etc
- – Company (if applicable)
Step 5: Verify your profile submission
Finally, to verify your submission, you’ll need to connect to either your Instagram or Twitter social profiles, or copy and paste a link to your official artist website.
Then click “Submit.”
How to Get Verified on iTunes Music
Step 1: Sign up
Sign up for Apple Music for Artists and create an Apple ID if you have not already.
Step 2: Add New Artist
Click Add New Artist, and copy and paste your iTunes Store artist page link to search. To find the link to your artist page, input your artist name in the search field
Step 3: Albums
Select one of your albums to ensure you are claiming the correct page. You must have the primary artist role on the album to claim your artist page. If you are a featured artist, you will not be able to claim the account.
Step 4: Roles
Choose your role (Artist, Manager, or Label Rep), then fill out the requested application fields.For faster verification, sign in to your social media or distributor accounts. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to verify your relationship to the artist.
Step 5: Status pending
When your artist claim is in review, you will see the status ”Pending” in Apple Music for Artists. You will receive updates regarding your application via email
