How can I tell if my track is managed by a rightsholder?
Managed tracks appear in your Tracks tab alongside your manual uploads, but they include a distinct metadata tag indicating they were delivered via a distributor.
Look for the Tag: Rightsholder-managed tracks display a distributor tag on the track listing (e.g., "Provided to SoundCloud by [Distributor Name]").
If you are unsure which distributor or label delivered a specific track, contact your record label or reach out to SoundCloud Support for details on the delivering entity.
Why are tracks being uploaded to my profile by someone else?
If you see tracks on your profile that you didn't upload yourself, they were likely delivered directly through our supply chain system rather than a manual upload.
This happens in two common scenarios:
Direct Delivery: A record label or distributor delivered your release to SoundCloud on your behalf.
Updated Track Status: A track you manually uploaded years ago was claimed, monetized, and transitioned to managed distribution by your rightsholder.
Why do we need a rightsholder's confirmation to make changes?
Because digital distributors hold the formal legal rights to distribute and monetize the content on digital platforms, SoundCloud cannot manually edit or remove managed tracks without explicit authorization from the distributor.
What requires distributor approval?
Any modifications to managed content must be processed through your distributor's system, including updates to:
Track titles, metadata, or audio files
Artwork and release dates
Regional availability settings
Takedowns or deletions
How to request changes
To update or remove a managed track, contact your distributor or label directly. They will push an updated feed delivery to SoundCloud to reflect your changes automatically. Working through your distributor also ensures future manual uploads aren't mistakenly flagged or blocked by copyright systems.