We know as artists that we need to be visible on stores, but more importantly is to have a verified account to give some kind of confidence to our followers and fans. This is a quick guide to verify your account on the most popular stores out there:
Spotify for Artists:
Go to https://artists.spotify.com/ you need to fill out the form and follow the steps they give you. Inside this tool you can verify your artist account, edit your bio and change your profile photo.
Also, you can download the app that is designed to help you get ready, manage and track your new release. (Apple Store & GooglePlay)
With Spotify for Artists app you can:
Get your profile new-release ready. Update your bio, share your playlists, promote your music, and control how listeners see you on Spotify.
Follow your release as it grows, all in real time. See who's tuning in and get live updates on your new release, whether you’re on the road or in the studio.
Learn about your listeners. Understand who's listening and where to book gigs—whether you're playing a few shows or planning a full tour.
Read more about Spotify for artists here.
Apple/iTunes
- Go to artists.apple.com.
- Click Sign Up, and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Click Request Artist Access and search for your artist page. You can also copy and paste your iTunes Store artist page link to search.
- Verify that you are claiming the correct page by selecting one of your albums.
- Choose your Role.
- Fill out the requested application fields. The more information you are able to provide, the easier it will be to verify your relationship to the artist you are claiming.
Google Music
Go to Google Play Artist Hub, and sing up. You can read more about it here.
