DIGITAL STORE: SoundCloud
TYPE OF DPS: Music Streaming
PARTNERSHIP: SINCE 2018
What is SoundCloud ID and how do automatically generated artist profiles work when distributing music through a digital distribution service, and why is it important for protecting your music’s copyright?
SoundCloud is one of the most popular platforms for artists to share and promote their music. When you create an account on SoundCloud, you’re automatically assigned a unique identifier called a SoundCloud ID. This ID is essential for identifying and accessing your account, and it also plays a role in how artist profiles are generated on the platform.
If you’re a musician or a label owner, you’ll likely be using a digital distribution service to get your music onto streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. When you upload your music to these services, they will automatically create artist profiles for you based on the information that you provide.
These artist profiles are essential for promoting your music and building your brand on these platforms. They contain information like your display name, profile picture, bio, and links to your other social media accounts. However, these profiles are limited in terms of functionality, and you won’t be able to access advanced features like detailed analytics, promotion tools, and the ability to monetize your tracks.
One crucial role of the SoundCloud ID is to help protect the copyright of your music. When you upload your music to SoundCloud, the platform automatically generates a unique SoundCloud ID for each track. This ID serves as a digital fingerprint for your music and helps to identify it on the platform.
By including this SoundCloud ID in your distribution, you can protect your music from being used or copied without your permission. It also enables SoundCloud to monitor and enforce copyright protection, ensuring that you are credited and compensated for your work.
To take full advantage of all the features that SoundCloud has to offer, you’ll need to claim your artist profile on the platform. Claiming your profile will give you full control over your account, and you’ll be able to customize your profile with additional information, photos, and links. You’ll also be able to access powerful tools like advanced analytics, promotional features, and the ability to monetize your tracks.
To claim your artist profile on SoundCloud, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps:
Step 1: Verify that you own the SoundCloud ID associated with your tracks.
Step 2: Create an account on SoundCloud for Artists.
Step 3: Claim your artist profile by searching for your display name or SoundCloud URL.
Step 4: Verify the information on your artist profile and customize it with additional information and media.
By claiming your artist profile on SoundCloud, you’ll have access to a wealth of powerful tools and features that will help you promote your music, connect with your fans, and protect your copyright. Take control of your music career today with SoundCloud!
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