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Distribution

Distribution

All you need to know about music distribution

FAQ – Family in Music Distribution

What stores and streaming platforms does Family in Music deliver to?

Delivery Deadlines for the 2023 Holiday Season

General

Content Policy - Distribution

Creating a Release

Distributing a Release

How do I transfer my music to Family in Music

Music Metadata best practices when creating a release

Updating and delivering metadata

Adding Publishing Info to your Release

Why does a release appear live on Spotify after I sent a takedown?

Artificial Streaming

How to issue a takedown from any service

How do I choose a release date for my release?

What are UPC and ISRC codes?

Can I use samples in my music?

"Release in processing" - What does it mean?

Family in Music's Anti-Fraud Policy

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Stores

How long does it take for my releases to reach stores?

How do I get my Spotify URI / unique identifiers before the release date?

What happens when I deliver audio to YouTube?

Unauthorised Content for UGC DSPs

YouTube Content ID / Facebook Rights Manager eligibility requirements

Download pricing in stores

How do I whitelist my YouTube, Facebook, and Soundcloud channels?

Getting access to Spotify for Artists

How to update your artist page images on the main stores

Music missing in stores

My release is live on a wrong artist profile

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Managing Your Account

Managing Rightsholders

Stats & Royalties

Data Visualization & Analytics

Artist Splits

How can I connect my PayPal account to start receiving payments for my reported sales?

Setting Payout Preferences for distribution royalties

Promotion

Spotify's Discovery Mode