Get Your Music on Spotify
It’s easy to get discovered on the world’s biggest music streaming platform with Ditto Music. Upload your music to Spotify, reach fans across the globe and keep 100% of the royalties you earn. Simple as that.
How to Upload Music to Spotify
To upload music to Spotify, artists must use a digital distributor like Ditto Music. Upload your audio, artwork, credits and release details, and Ditto will deliver your music to Spotify and collect royalties for you.
Here's a step-by-step guide to get started:
1. Create a free Ditto Music account.
2. Upload your music to Spotify with your cover art, upload lyrics and choose a release date.
3. Add credits and set up automatic split royalty payments.
4. Receive your Pre-Save link and share it with your fans.
5. View detailed streaming reports and keep 100% of your royalties.
6. Create a copy of our checklist for uploading music to Spotify and keep track of your progress.
Instant access to Spotify for Artists
Connect to Spotify for Artists straight from your Ditto account and take advantage of all these powerful features:
- Blue check mark on your profile
- Pitch tracks for editorial playlists
- Manage your Spotify artist profile
- View streaming stats & listener data
- Add tour dates, merch & more to your page.
- Set up and manage campaigns
Why Upload Music to Spotify?
Millions of music fans all over the world use Spotify to discover new music.
When you get music on Spotify with Ditto, you’ll also get a free Spotify Pre-Save SmartLink to share with fans every time you release new music.
Artists can also access insights about their music via Spotify for Artists and their Ditto dashboard.
Why use Ditto Music.
Unlimited Releases
Release as much music as you like to every major music platform worldwide.
Free Pre-Save SmartLinks
Let fans pre-save your music before it drops and share your release everywhere with just one link.
Keep 100% Royalties
Keep 100% of the royalties you earn and all of the rights to your music.
Publishing, Sync & More
Access tools and services to boost your profile and earnings, including publishing, sync pitching, chart registration and more.
Advanced Analytics
Explore streaming insights, download numbers and listener demographic data. Get the Ditto app to track stats from your phone.
Fast Payouts
Get paid royalties directly into your account and withdraw your earnings with a couple of clicks.
Split Payments
Automatically split royalties with your collaborators, producers, features, songwriters or anyone else who's earned a cut.
Get Signed
We scout talent from our distribution services and sign them to label services deals where we can offer more marketing support.
More Stores
Distribute to 150+ stores in a single upload. Land on every platform that pays.
From bedroom uploads to Grammy stages.
Spotify Music Distribution Explained
How do I upload music to Spotify?
Spotify doesn't allow artists to directly upload their music themselves, so you need to use a music distributor like Ditto. We take care of everything on your behalf and will make sure your songs are uploaded quickly and correctly.
Can anyone release music on Spotify?
Yes! As long as you’re uploading via a music distributor and your tracks meet Spotify’s guidelines for audio and artwork quality, you’re good to go. Make sure to read our Spotify audio guidelines and artwork rules before starting the upload process to guarantee your music will be accepted right away.
How long does it take to upload music on Spotify?
You can get your music on Spotify within 72 hours using our Priority Distro service. Otherwise, it usually takes around 10 days for your tracks to be processed by our team and land on Spotify.
Can I choose my release date for Spotify?
Yes! Unlike some other music distributors, with Ditto you can choose an exact release date at least 2 weeks from the day you upload it to our platform, even with our Starter subscription.
How much money will I make from Spotify?
The truth is, it varies. Spotify’s royalty payouts depend on a lots of different factors including the location of the listener and whether the stream came from a paid or free subscription account. Learn more about how much you can earn from Spotify with our Streaming Royalties Calculator.
When will I get paid by Spotify?
We’ll pay 100% of your Spotify royalties directly into your Ditto account as soon as we receive them. There’s usually a delay of around two months for royalties to arrive after a track has been released.
How do I get more streams on Spotify?
We’d recommend you sign up to Spotify for Artists where you can edit your artist profile, pitch music for playlists and more. You can also learn how to get your music on Spotify playlists on our Unsigned Advice blog and subscribe to our mailing list for the latest music industry advice.
What is Spotify Canvas?
Spotify Canvas lets artists add a visual loop to their tracks or upcoming releases and will show in the Now Playing View in place of your album artwork. Learn more about how to add Canvas to your music here.
How does the Spotify algorithm work?
We might not have access to every secret that makes the Spotify algorithm tick, but by following our Spotify streaming tips, you’ll definitely be heading in the right direction to boosting your stream counts.
How do I start posting songs on Spotify?
Just create a free Ditto Music account, upload your tracks and get your music on Spotify. It’s really that easy. And you’ll keep absolutely everything you earn.
