Create and finalize your music in a high-quality audio format
Make sure you own or control all rights to the music
Prepare your release metadata, including artist name, song titles, and release date
Create cover art that meets Spotify’s artwork requirements
Choose a music distributor that delivers to Spotify
Upload your audio files, cover art, and metadata to the distributor
Select Spotify as a streaming platform for distribution
Set your release date and territory availability
Review all details for accuracy before submitting
Submit the release for distribution
Claim and set up your Spotify for Artists profile
Verify your artist profile through Spotify for Artists
Update your artist profile, bio, photos, and links
Pitch unreleased music to Spotify editorial playlists through Spotify for Artists
Promote your release after it goes live
Monitor your streams, listeners, and audience data in Spotify for Artists