Verify your Rights for Monetization & Distribution
Want your tracks and releases approved on the first try?
Upload documentation with your submission so we can confirm you have the necessary rights and permissions to distribute or monetize your content.
As a distributor, we can’t approve content unless we’re able to verify you as the rightsholder. This means you must own or control all content in your track, or have the appropriate rights to use it. If your track includes components you didn’t create—such as a beat, stem, or sample—be sure to upload the relevant licensing agreements. Providing this documentation upfront can help speed up the review process.
Lastly, to ensure all contributors are properly credited, include contributor names in your track metadata. Make sure this information is as accurate and complete as possible.
Types of Documentation Acceptable
- Licensing agreements (showing permission to use copyrighted material)
- Purchase receipts for sound packs, beats, or samples
- Signed statements affirming the use of royalty-free or factory content
- Collaboration agreements (if working with other artists)
- Mechanical licenses for cover songs (please be sure to license 100 downloads or more)
How to Submit Documentation
Monetization Submission
- Navigate to the Monetization tab within your SoundCloud for Artists account.
- Select Monetize this track adjacent to the relevant track.
- Scroll down to the section labeled License Documentation. Here, you will have the opportunity to upload the necessary documentation.
- Submit your Monetization Review and allow up to 3-5 business days for approval.
Distribution Submission
- Navigate to the Distribution tab within your SoundCloud for Artists account.
- Select the release in question.
- In Step One of the release creation process (1. Tracks), click the edit option located on the right-hand side of the track.
- Scroll down until you locate the section titled: Does this track require additional licenses? Here, you will have the ability to upload the necessary documentation.
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