Create your music in a finished, mastered format

Own the rights to the music or have permission from all rights holders

Choose a music distributor that delivers to Spotify

Create an account with the distributor

Upload your audio files

Upload your cover art

Enter the song title, artist name, release date, genre, and other metadata

Set up your release details and territories

Submit your release for review

Wait for approval and delivery to Spotify

Claim your Spotify for Artists profile

Verify your artist profile

Update your profile, images, and bio

Pitch your release to Spotify editorial playlists through Spotify for Artists

Share your Spotify link after the release goes live