Guide
How to Claim Your Spotify for Artists Profile
How to claim and verify your Spotify for Artists profile — step by step, from sign-up to profile completion and playlist pitching.
Claiming Spotify for Artists verifies your profile and unlocks data, pitching and profile tools. It's free and takes minutes once your music is live.
Steps
1 Go to Spotify for Artists
Visit artists.spotify.com and sign in with your Spotify account, then search for your artist profile.
- Your profile appears once music is delivered to Spotify
- Use your exact artist name in the search
2 Request access
Select your profile and request access. Spotify verifies you against your catalog and social links.
- Verification usually takes a few days
- You may need to confirm your distributor's release link
3 Complete and verify your profile
Add your artist photo, bio, links and socials to pass the verification check and get the blue badge.
- A complete profile looks professional to listeners
- Keep your bio updated with new releases
4 Start pitching
Use the release pitch to submit upcoming music for editorial playlist consideration, and track data on the dashboard.
- Pitch up to 7 days before release
- Monitor monthly listeners and playlist sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find my profile?
Your music may not be live yet, or your name may differ. Check your release status and exact artist name.
How long does verification take?
Usually within a few days of requesting access.
Can I manage multiple profiles?
Yes — access teams and multiple artists are supported if you have the rights.