Step 1: Claim your profile on Spotify for Artists

First, you'll need to put your music on Spotify.

Once you've released it there, go to artists.spotify.com to claim your profile.

When you get there, select the hamburger icon in the top right corner, as shown below.

Then select"Get access" from the menu.

Step 2: Confirm your account

Next, enter your Spotify login details to confirm your account.

Spotify will then verify to make sure it's you (just in case).

Step 3: Find your artist profile

Once you've confirmed it's the right account, select whether you're claiming as a artist/manager or a member of the label team.

You'll be able to find your artist profile by searching or copying and pasting a URL link.

Step 4: Complete some questions about yourself

Then, Spotify will ask you to complete certain information about the artist profile you're claiming.

This will include your:

-First name
-Last name
-Business email
-Role, i.e., artist, manager, etc.
-Company (if applicable)

Step 5: Verify your profile submission

Finally, to verify your submission, you'll need to, connect to either your Instagram or Twitter, social profiles, or copy and paste a link to your official artist website. Then click"Submit".

CHARACTERISTICS

How to get verified on iTunes Music

Step 1: Sign up

Step 2: Add new artist

Click on Add new artist and copy and paste the link to your iTunes Store artist page to search for. To find the link to your artist page, enter your artist name in the search field.

Step 3: Albums

Select one of your albums to ensure you're claiming the correct page. You must have the role of primary artist on the album to claim your artist page. If you're a featured artist, you won't be able to claim the account.

Step 4: Roles

Choose your role (Artist, Manager, or Label Representative), then complete the requested application fields. For faster verification, log in to your social media or distributor accounts. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to verify your relationship with the artist.

Step 5: Pending status

When your artist claim is under review, you'll see the status "Pending" on Apple Music for Artists. You'll receive updates on your request via email.