{ "batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_spotify_getting_music_distributor_required", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "How music gets onto Spotify", "summary": "Spotify says artists need a distributor to get music onto Spotify, that distributors pay the streaming royalties, and that most distributors charge a fee or commission.", "body": "Spotify says artists need a distributor to get music onto Spotify, that distributors pay the streaming royalties, and that most distributors charge a fee or commission.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“Distributors handle music distribution and pay streaming royalties. … Note: Most distributors charge a fee or commission.”\n\nNote: The page links to Spotify's list of preferred distributors (artists.spotify.com/providers).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/artists/article/getting-music-on-spotify/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Spotify", "evidence_quote": "Distributors handle music distribution and pay streaming royalties. … Note: Most distributors charge a fee or commission.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Spotify", "topic": "How music gets onto Spotify", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Signed artists usually release through their label's distributor.", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "spotify", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_spotify_s4a_claim_profile", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Spotify for Artists: Claiming an artist profile", "summary": "Spotify says a request to claim an artist profile needs a link to the artist's website or social channels to verify identity, and because requests are reviewed by hand, approval can take a few days.", "body": "Spotify says a request to claim an artist profile needs a link to the artist's website or social channels to verify identity, and because requests are reviewed by hand, approval can take a few days.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“Add a link to the artist’s website or social channels to verify your identity … We review the request manually, so approval can take a few days”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/artists/article/getting-access-to-spotify-for-artists/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Spotify", "evidence_quote": "Add a link to the artist’s website or social channels to verify your identity … We review the request manually, so approval can take a few days", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Spotify for Artists", "topic": "Claiming an artist profile", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Only 1 request can be active per artist profile at a time. You cannot request to join a team that has already been claim", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "spotify", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_spotify_s4a_instant_access_preferred_distributor", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Spotify for Artists: Instant access through a preferred distributor", "summary": "Spotify says artists who deliver music through one of its preferred providers get access to Spotify for Artists automatically when they submit a request.", "body": "Spotify says artists who deliver music through one of its preferred providers get access to Spotify for Artists automatically when they submit a request.\n\nWhat Spotify actually says:\n\n“Deliver music with a preferred provider? You automatically get access to Spotify for Artists when you submit a request.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.spotify.com/us/artists/article/getting-access-to-spotify-for-artists/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Spotify", "evidence_quote": "Deliver music with a preferred provider? You automatically get access to Spotify for Artists when you submit a request.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Spotify for Artists", "topic": "Instant access through a preferred distributor", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "spotify", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_youtube_contentid_eligibility_exclusive_rights", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Who qualifies for Content ID", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] YouTube says Content ID eligibility requires the copyright owner to hold exclusive rights to the material evaluated and to give evidence of the content they control exclusively.", "body": "YouTube says Content ID eligibility requires the copyright owner to hold exclusive rights to the material evaluated and to give evidence of the content they control exclusively.\n\nWhat Google / YouTube actually says:\n\n“Copyright owners have to give evidence of the copyrighted content for which they control exclusive rights. … Copyright owners must have the exclusive rights to the material that's evaluated.”\n\nNote: Independent artists usually reach Content ID through a distributor. See the DistroKid record.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311402", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Google / YouTube", "evidence_quote": "Copyright owners have to give evidence of the copyrighted content for which they control exclusive rights. … Copyright owners must have the exclusive rights to the material that's evaluated.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "YouTube Content ID", "topic": "Who qualifies for Content ID", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "YouTube's examples of material that may not be exclusive include remixes, unlicensed music, and music licensed without e", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "youtube", "topic": [ "rules.content", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_distrokid_contentid_eligibility_no_beats_samples", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Content ID eligibility when using beats or samples", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] DistroKid says a release that contains any audio the artist did not create, such as beats, loops, samples or video game sounds, is not eligible for YouTube Content ID, and the artist must own 100% of the sounds.", "body": "DistroKid says a release that contains any audio the artist did not create, such as beats, loops, samples or video game sounds, is not eligible for YouTube Content ID, and the artist must own 100% of the sounds.\n\nWhat DistroKid actually says:\n\n“If your release contains any audio that you didn't create yourself like beats, loops, samples, or video game sounds, then it is unfortunately ineligible for YouTube Content ID. … You own 100% of the sounds.”\n\nNote: This matters for artists who release songs over leased beats.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049542553-Eligibility-for-YouTube-Content-ID-Through-The-Social-Media-Pack-Extra", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid", "evidence_quote": "If your release contains any audio that you didn't create yourself like beats, loops, samples, or video game sounds, then it is unfortunately ineligible for YouTube Content ID. … You own 100% of the sounds.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "DistroKid (YouTube Content ID via Social Media Pack)", "topic": "Content ID eligibility when using beats or samples", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Also ineligible: releases already submitted to Content ID through another company, such as TuneCore or CD Baby.", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "rules.content", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_soundexchange_registration_free", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "SoundExchange: Registering to collect royalties", "summary": "SoundExchange says creators and copyright holders can register online to receive royalty payments that may be due to them, and that registering is free.", "body": "SoundExchange says creators and copyright holders can register online to receive royalty payments that may be due to them, and that registering is free.\n\nWhat SoundExchange actually says:\n\n“If you are a creator or copyright holder, register online now to receive royalty payments that may be due to you. … Registering is free, simple, and fast.”\n\nNote: published_on is the page's modified_time metadata.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.soundexchange.com/register/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "SoundExchange", "evidence_quote": "If you are a creator or copyright holder, register online now to receive royalty payments that may be due to you. … Registering is free, simple, and fast.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "SoundExchange", "topic": "Registering to collect royalties", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "SoundExchange collects US digital performance royalties.", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "soundexchange", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_bmi_writer_application_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "BMI: What a songwriter needs to join", "summary": "BMI lists a valid email address as a songwriter/composer application requirement, and applicants under 18 must provide a custodial trust bank account set up at a U.S. bank.", "body": "BMI lists a valid email address as a songwriter/composer application requirement, and applicants under 18 must provide a custodial trust bank account set up at a U.S. bank.\n\nWhat Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) actually says:\n\n“A valid email address … All applicants under 18 years of age must provide a custodial trust bank account that has been established at a U.S. bank”\n\nNote: Page metadata: published 2026-06-21, modified 2026-09-11.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bmi.com/join", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)", "evidence_quote": "A valid email address … All applicants under 18 years of age must provide a custodial trust bank account that has been established at a U.S. bank", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "BMI", "topic": "What a songwriter needs to join", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Publishers apply separately and pay a one-time processing fee. The page does not state the amount.", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "bmi", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_ascap_writer_join_fee", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "ASCAP: What a songwriter needs to join and the fee", "summary": "ASCAP's writer application asks for a Social Security Number (foreign tax information is accepted instead) and a credit card issued by a US bank to pay a one-time $50 processing fee.", "body": "ASCAP's writer application asks for a Social Security Number (foreign tax information is accepted instead) and a credit card issued by a US bank to pay a one-time $50 processing fee.\n\nWhat ASCAP actually says:\n\n“Your Social Security Number (No SSN? We will also accept your foreign tax information) Credit card (issued by a US bank) for payment of one time, $50 processing fee”\n\nNote: The quote runs across line breaks; whitespace is normalized.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ascap.com/join", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ASCAP", "evidence_quote": "Your Social Security Number (No SSN? We will also accept your foreign tax information) Credit card (issued by a US bank) for payment of one time, $50 processing fee", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "ASCAP", "topic": "What a songwriter needs to join and the fee", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The publisher application lists the same one-time $50 fee.", "tags": { "lane": "audio", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "ascap", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.fees", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_airbit_payment_setup_manual_transfer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Money.payout payout schedule, minimum, methods, thresholds", "summary": "Airbit allows payments via bank transfer or check for marketplace earnings, with payments issued on or before the last working day of the month for the previous month's earnings.", "body": "Airbit allows payments via bank transfer or check for marketplace earnings, with payments issued on or before the last working day of the month for the previous month's earnings.\n\nWhat Airbit Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payments for Marketplace earnings are issued on or before the last working day of the month, covering the earnings from the previous month. For example, January's earnings will be disbursed at the end of February, February's earnings at the end of March, and so forth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166082744601-When-will-I-receive-my-payments", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Payments for Marketplace earnings are issued on or before the last working day of the month, covering the earnings from the previous month. For example, January's earnings will be disbursed at the end of February, February's earnings at the end of March, and so forth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Money.payout payout schedule, minimum, methods, thresholds", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_airbit_personal_store_instant_payment", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Money.payout payout schedule, minimum, methods, thresholds", "summary": "Airbit provides instant payments for personal store sales, with funds paid directly from customers without passing through Airbit.", "body": "Airbit provides instant payments for personal store sales, with funds paid directly from customers without passing through Airbit.\n\nWhat Airbit Help Center actually says:\n\n“Revenue from sales made in your personal stores is **paid instantly** to you, direct from the customer, and does not pass through Airbit.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166082744601-When-will-I-receive-my-payments", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Revenue from sales made in your personal stores is **paid instantly** to you, direct from the customer, and does not pass through Airbit.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Money.payout payout schedule, minimum, methods, thresholds", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_airbit_paypal_setup_required_for_personal_stores", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Airbit: Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Airbit requires a PayPal account and/or Stripe account to receive payments in personal stores, though marketplace sales don't require these payment methods.", "body": "Airbit requires a PayPal account and/or Stripe account to receive payments in personal stores, though marketplace sales don't require these payment methods.\n\nWhat Airbit Help Center actually says:\n\n“You don't need a PayPal/Stripe account to get paid for Marketplace sales, and whilst PayPal is still an option for receiving payment from the Marketplace, you can also get paid directly via bank transfer, wire transfer or by check, regardless of whether your customer uses PayPal, debit/credit card or otherwise. However, **you will need a PayPal account and/or a Stripe account to receive payments in your personal stores** (personal profile page and Infinity Stores).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166071402009-Do-I-need-a-PayPal-and-or-Stripe-account", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You don't need a PayPal/Stripe account to get paid for Marketplace sales, and whilst PayPal is still an option for receiving payment from the Marketplace, you can also get paid directly via bank transfer, wire transfer or by check, regardless of whether your customer uses PayPal, debit/credit card or otherwise. However, **you will need a PayPal account and/or a Stripe account to receive payments in your personal stores** (personal profile page and Infinity Stores).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_distrokid_age_requirement_over_18", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] DistroKid: Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] DistroKid requires users to be over eighteen (18) years of age or the applicable age of majority in their jurisdiction to use the service.", "body": "DistroKid requires users to be over eighteen (18) years of age or the applicable age of majority in their jurisdiction to use the service.\n\nWhat DistroKid Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“By accessing or using the Services in any way, you represent and warrant that you have read, understood, and accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Services. Your use of DistroKid's distribution services, if applicable, is separately governed by the DistroKid Distribution Agreement, and any of its attachments or addendum, located here (https://www.distrokid.com/agreement). **Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable personal license to access and use the Services. By accessing and using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are over eighteen (18) years of age or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction... If you are under 13 you may not use the Services.**”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid Terms of Service", "evidence_quote": "By accessing or using the Services in any way, you represent and warrant that you have read, understood, and accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Services. Your use of DistroKid's distribution services, if applicable, is separately governed by the DistroKid Distribution Agreement, and any of its attachments or addendum, located here (https://www.distrokid.com/agreement). **Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable personal license to access and use the Services. By accessing and using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are over eighteen (18) years of age or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction... If you are under 13 you may not use the Services.**", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_symphonic_age_requirement_over_18", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Symphonic: Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Symphonic requires users to be over the age of 18 to apply for their distribution services.", "body": "Symphonic requires users to be over the age of 18 to apply for their distribution services.\n\nWhat Symphonic Help Desk actually says:\n\n“**Application Requirements**\n\n- You must be over the age of 18 to apply with Symphonic.\n- Our application process requires you to provide information about yourself, whether you are a record label or artist.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.symdistro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024595851-Applying-to-Symphonic", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Symphonic Help Desk", "evidence_quote": "**Application Requirements**\n\n- You must be over the age of 18 to apply with Symphonic.\n- Our application process requires you to provide information about yourself, whether you are a record label or artist.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Symphonic", "topic": "Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "symphonic", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_amuse_email_verification_required", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amuse: Access.signup eligibility, applying, account creation", "summary": "Amuse requires email verification during the account creation process, where users must enter a six-digit code sent to their newly registered email address.", "body": "Amuse requires email verification during the account creation process, where users must enter a six-digit code sent to their newly registered email address.\n\nWhat Amuse Support actually says:\n\n“When signing up for Amuse or after updating the email linked to your account, you'll be prompted to verify your email address. You'll be asked to enter a six-digit code sent to your newly registered email address.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.amuse.io/en/articles/107730-verify-your-email", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amuse Support", "evidence_quote": "When signing up for Amuse or after updating the email linked to your account, you'll be prompted to verify your email address. You'll be asked to enter a six-digit code sent to your newly registered email address.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Amuse", "topic": "Access.signup eligibility, applying, account creation", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amuse", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_airbit_paypal_ipn_required", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Airbit: Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Airbit requires enabling PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) for automatic order processing, which must be set up in the user's PayPal account.", "body": "Airbit requires enabling PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) for automatic order processing, which must be set up in the user's PayPal account.\n\nWhat Airbit Help Center actually says:\n\n“**PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN)**\n\nInstant Payment Notification (IPN) is the primary means for PayPal to communicate payment to our server to ensure your orders are processed successfully. **You must enable IPN for your orders to process automatically**\n\n1. Log into your PayPal account and go to **Account Settings > Website Payments > Instant Payment Notifications >** click **Update** on the right hand side (or **[click here](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/customerprofileweb?cmd=_profile-ipn-notify)**)\n2. Click Turn On IPN on the PayPal site.\n3. You will then be prompted for a Notification URL, which should be **https://api.airbit.com/paypal/user/ipn** (Note: if you already have an IPN URL set for some other system then you can leave it as it is, Airbit will continue to work - it's only necessary that IPN is enabled and any URL is set)\n4. Save your Settings”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166369039001-How-to-Set-Up-Your-Paypal-Account", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit Help Center", "evidence_quote": "**PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN)**\n\nInstant Payment Notification (IPN) is the primary means for PayPal to communicate payment to our server to ensure your orders are processed successfully. **You must enable IPN for your orders to process automatically**\n\n1. Log into your PayPal account and go to **Account Settings > Website Payments > Instant Payment Notifications >** click **Update** on the right hand side (or **[click here](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/customerprofileweb?cmd=_profile-ipn-notify)**)\n2. Click Turn On IPN on the PayPal site.\n3. You will then be prompted for a Notification URL, which should be **https://api.airbit.com/paypal/user/ipn** (Note: if you already have an IPN URL set for some other system then you can leave it as it is, Airbit will continue to work - it's only necessary that IPN is enabled and any URL is set)\n4. Save your Settings", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Access.id ID, age verification, selfie/liveness, KYC", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_airbit_payout_timing_bank_transfer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Money.payout payout schedule, minimum, methods, thresholds", "summary": "Airbit bank transfers for marketplace earnings can take up to 10 working days to reach the user's account, depending on factors such as chosen method, bank, and country.", "body": "Airbit bank transfers for marketplace earnings can take up to 10 working days to reach the user's account, depending on factors such as chosen method, bank, and country.\n\nWhat Airbit Help Center actually says:\n\n“Once issued, payment can take up to 10 working days to reach your account, depending on varying factors such as chosen method, bank, country, etc.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166082744601-When-will-I-receive-my-payments", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Once issued, payment can take up to 10 working days to reach your account, depending on varying factors such as chosen method, bank, country, etc.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Money.payout payout schedule, minimum, methods, thresholds", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_distrokid_pricing_24_99_annual", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Money.pricing what things sell for, price floors and ceilings", "summary": "DistroKid's basic distribution plan costs $24.99 per year, allowing unlimited uploads and keeping 100% of earnings.", "body": "DistroKid's basic distribution plan costs $24.99 per year, allowing unlimited uploads and keeping 100% of earnings.\n\nWhat DistroKid Help Center actually says:\n\n“Pay only **$24.99** to upload unlimited albums & songs for a year and get in stores 10-20x faster than any other distributor.\n\n## All plans include:\n\nUnlimited uploads Keep 100% of earnings Spotify registered artist profile Royalty splits Fastest distribution Mobile app access On-time payments Unlimited lyrics Free promo tools”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001223113-The-Basics", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Pay only **$24.99** to upload unlimited albums & songs for a year and get in stores 10-20x faster than any other distributor.\n\n## All plans include:\n\nUnlimited uploads Keep 100% of earnings Spotify registered artist profile Royalty splits Fastest distribution Mobile app access On-time payments Unlimited lyrics Free promo tools", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Money.pricing what things sell for, price floors and ceilings", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_symphonic_starter_29_99_annual", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Symphonic: Money.pricing what things sell for, price floors and ceilings", "summary": "Symphonic's Starter plan costs $29.99 per year per primary artist, keeping 100% of royalties.", "body": "Symphonic's Starter plan costs $29.99 per year per primary artist, keeping 100% of royalties.\n\nWhat Symphonic Help Desk actually says:\n\n“**Starter**\n\nStarter gives you 100% of your royalties for $29.99 a year per Primary Artist that you want to add to your account. [Click here to find more info on Starter](https://symphonic.com/starter/).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.symdistro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024595851-Applying-to-Symphonic", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Symphonic Help Desk", "evidence_quote": "**Starter**\n\nStarter gives you 100% of your royalties for $29.99 a year per Primary Artist that you want to add to your account. [Click here to find more info on Starter](https://symphonic.com/starter/).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Symphonic", "topic": "Money.pricing what things sell for, price floors and ceilings", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "symphonic", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_amuse_free_distribution_available", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amuse: Money.pricing what things sell for, price floors and ceilings", "summary": "Amuse no longer offers free distribution, but users can try the upload process without a distribution plan to decide later if they want to subscribe.", "body": "Amuse no longer offers free distribution, but users can try the upload process without a distribution plan to decide later if they want to subscribe.\n\nWhat Amuse Support actually says:\n\n“# Can I upload music for free?\n\nAmuse no longer offers free distribution. However, you don't need a distribution plan to get started — you can try the upload process first, and decide later if you want to get a subscription.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.amuse.io/en/articles/107694-most-frequently-asked-questions", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amuse Support", "evidence_quote": "# Can I upload music for free?\n\nAmuse no longer offers free distribution. However, you don't need a distribution plan to get started — you can try the upload process first, and decide later if you want to get a subscription.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Amuse", "topic": "Money.pricing what things sell for, price floors and ceilings", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amuse", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_airbit_approval_process_review", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Airbit: Setting_up sign-up, verification, getting payable, the mailbox, the kit", "summary": "Airbit has a user guide and getting started guide that covers everything needed to get an Airbit account started for selling beats online, including uploading first beats, connecting payment methods, license introduction, and store creation.", "body": "Airbit has a user guide and getting started guide that covers everything needed to get an Airbit account started for selling beats online, including uploading first beats, connecting payment methods, license introduction, and store creation.\n\nWhat Airbit Help Center actually says:\n\n“This guide contains everything you need to know to get your Airbit account started for selling beats online. Topics covered include uploading your first beats, connecting a payment method, introduction to licenses, creating/modifying your store and more.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166217796377-Getting-Started-Selling-Beats-With-Airbit", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Airbit Help Center", "evidence_quote": "This guide contains everything you need to know to get your Airbit account started for selling beats online. Topics covered include uploading your first beats, connecting a payment method, introduction to licenses, creating/modifying your store and more.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Airbit", "topic": "Setting_up sign-up, verification, getting payable, the mailbox, the kit", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "airbit", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_amuse_approval_process_step_by_step", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amuse: Setting_up sign-up, verification, getting payable, the mailbox, the kit", "summary": "Amuse follows a step-by-step approval process for releases: users submit releases, Amuse reviews music, metadata, and artwork, contacts users if questions arise, then sends approved releases to stores with a second confirmation email.", "body": "Amuse follows a step-by-step approval process for releases: users submit releases, Amuse reviews music, metadata, and artwork, contacts users if questions arise, then sends approved releases to stores with a second confirmation email.\n\nWhat Amuse Support actually says:\n\n“# This is what happens step by step:\n\n1. You will receive an email confirming the upload of your release to Amuse.\n \n2. We will review the music, metadata, and artwork you have supplied. If we have any questions, we will contact you.\n \n3. You will receive a second email about the release once it's been approved by Amuse and sent to the stores.\n \n4. On the day of your release, your release will be available in the stores from midnight in your territory. We will reach out again with a link to your music on the stores for you to share with your fans.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.amuse.io/en/articles/107735-approval-process", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amuse Support", "evidence_quote": "# This is what happens step by step:\n\n1. You will receive an email confirming the upload of your release to Amuse.\n \n2. We will review the music, metadata, and artwork you have supplied. If we have any questions, we will contact you.\n \n3. You will receive a second email about the release once it's been approved by Amuse and sent to the stores.\n \n4. On the day of your release, your release will be available in the stores from midnight in your territory. We will reach out again with a link to your music on the stores for you to share with your fans.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Amuse", "topic": "Setting_up sign-up, verification, getting payable, the mailbox, the kit", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amuse", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_amuse_release_timeline_professional", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amuse: Setting_up sign-up, verification, getting payable, the mailbox, the kit", "summary": "Amuse's release timeline varies by subscription plan: Professional plan releases go live within 7 days, Artist Plus within 10 days, and Artist within 14 days after submission.", "body": "Amuse's release timeline varies by subscription plan: Professional plan releases go live within 7 days, Artist Plus within 10 days, and Artist within 14 days after submission.\n\nWhat Amuse Support actually says:\n\n“# How long does it take for my releases to reach stores?\n\nWhen uploading a release, Amuse users can select a custom release date as early as 7 days for Professional, 10 days for Artist Plus, and 14 days for Artist. You can also always select \"Release as soon as possible\", regardless of your subscription plan.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.amuse.io/en/articles/107694-most-frequently-asked-questions", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amuse Support", "evidence_quote": "# How long does it take for my releases to reach stores?\n\nWhen uploading a release, Amuse users can select a custom release date as early as 7 days for Professional, 10 days for Artist Plus, and 14 days for Artist. You can also always select \"Release as soon as possible\", regardless of your subscription plan.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "Amuse", "topic": "Setting_up sign-up, verification, getting payable, the mailbox, the kit", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amuse", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1025_music_and_beats_how_to_start_distrokid_content_guidelines_approval_process", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "DistroKid: Rules.content what is and is not allowed to be posted", "summary": "DistroKid has content guidelines that ensure music meets standards for quality and presentation, with all content reviewed to make sure it meets the highest standards before going live.", "body": "DistroKid has content guidelines that ensure music meets standards for quality and presentation, with all content reviewed to make sure it meets the highest standards before going live.\n\nWhat DistroKid Help Center actually says:\n\n“## More than distribution.\n\n[![DistroKid icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-distrokid.svg)\n\n### DistroKid\n\nShare your music with the world\n](https://distrokid.com/pricing/)[![DistroVid icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-distrovid.svg)\n\n### DistroVid\n\nGet your music videos everywhere\n](https://distrovid.com/)[![Mixea icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-mixea.svg)\n\n### Mixea\n\nInstantly master your music\n](https://mixea.com/)[![Direct icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-direct.svg)\n\n### Direct\n\nTurn your music into merch\n](https://distrokid.com/direct/ )[![Bandzoogle icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-bandzoogle.svg)\n\n### Bandzoogle\n\nBuild a website for your music\n](https://bandzoogle.com/ )[![Free goodies icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-free-goodies.svg)\n\n### Free goodies\n\nTools to polish & promote your music\n](https://distrokid.com/free-goodies/)\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### What is DistroKid?\n\nDistroKid is a service for musicians that puts your music into online stores & streaming services. Then when people listen to your music, we send you money.\n\n---\n\n### Why should I use DistroKid?\n\nAll your music should be in stores. DistroKid is the only service that lets you upload unlimited music to stores for one low price and keep 100% of your earnings. Other services make you pay every time you upload something, or they take a percent of earnings—which is way less fun (and way more expensive).\n\n---\n\n### Why is DistroKid better?\n\nDistroKid gets your music into stores in a fraction of the time it takes our competitors to get your music into stores. We have great customer service, daily stats, a simple interface, and loads of unique features too.\n\n---\n\n### Who uses DistroKid?\n\nDistroKid is for solo musicians, artists, bands, DJs, performers, producers, and creators who record music at home or in the studio. We have services for labels, too.\n\n---\n\n### How much will it cost me?\n\nOnly $24.99 to upload unlimited songs & albums for a year.\n\n---\n\n### How much of my sales does DistroKid keep?\n\nNone.\n\n---\n\n### Can DistroKid distribute music videos?\n\nYes! We created DistroVid to get your music videos into Apple Music, Vevo, Tidal, and Boomplay. For only $8.25/month, you keep 100% of earnings. [Create a free account to receive discounts.](https://distrokid.com/signup/?app=distrovid&seshForward=%2Fdistrovid%2F&iWantToBuyDistroVid=1&c=)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://distrokid.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001223113-The-Basics", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "DistroKid Help Center", "evidence_quote": "## More than distribution.\n\n[![DistroKid icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-distrokid.svg)\n\n### DistroKid\n\nShare your music with the world\n](https://distrokid.com/pricing/)[![DistroVid icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-distrovid.svg)\n\n### DistroVid\n\nGet your music videos everywhere\n](https://distrovid.com/)[![Mixea icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-mixea.svg)\n\n### Mixea\n\nInstantly master your music\n](https://mixea.com/)[![Direct icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-direct.svg)\n\n### Direct\n\nTurn your music into merch\n](https://distrokid.com/direct/ )[![Bandzoogle icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-bandzoogle.svg)\n\n### Bandzoogle\n\nBuild a website for your music\n](https://bandzoogle.com/ )[![Free goodies icon](/res/images/icons/feature-icon-free-goodies.svg)\n\n### Free goodies\n\nTools to polish & promote your music\n](https://distrokid.com/free-goodies/)\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### What is DistroKid?\n\nDistroKid is a service for musicians that puts your music into online stores & streaming services. Then when people listen to your music, we send you money.\n\n---\n\n### Why should I use DistroKid?\n\nAll your music should be in stores. DistroKid is the only service that lets you upload unlimited music to stores for one low price and keep 100% of your earnings. Other services make you pay every time you upload something, or they take a percent of earnings—which is way less fun (and way more expensive).\n\n---\n\n### Why is DistroKid better?\n\nDistroKid gets your music into stores in a fraction of the time it takes our competitors to get your music into stores. We have great customer service, daily stats, a simple interface, and loads of unique features too.\n\n---\n\n### Who uses DistroKid?\n\nDistroKid is for solo musicians, artists, bands, DJs, performers, producers, and creators who record music at home or in the studio. We have services for labels, too.\n\n---\n\n### How much will it cost me?\n\nOnly $24.99 to upload unlimited songs & albums for a year.\n\n---\n\n### How much of my sales does DistroKid keep?\n\nNone.\n\n---\n\n### Can DistroKid distribute music videos?\n\nYes! We created DistroVid to get your music videos into Apple Music, Vevo, Tidal, and Boomplay. For only $8.25/month, you keep 100% of earnings. [Create a free account to receive discounts.](https://distrokid.com/signup/?app=distrovid&seshForward=%2Fdistrovid%2F&iWantToBuyDistroVid=1&c=)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1025-music-and-beats-how-to-start", "subject": "DistroKid", "topic": "Rules.content what is and is not allowed to be posted", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "distrokid", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }