How to distribute your music under current plan terms in 2026

Getting your songs on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and supported digital services no longer needs a label or an annual fee. This is the complete, honest, step-by-step way to do it for free — while keeping ownership subject to your agreement.

What “music distribution” actually means

Streaming platforms don't let individuals upload directly. A distributor delivers your track, artwork and metadata to each store and collects your royalties back. Mazufa is a free distributor: commission according to current plan terms, and you keep your masters and royalties under the applicable plan and agreement.

Before you upload: a quick checklist

• A finished, mastered audio file (WAV is best).
• Square cover art (3000×3000 px, no other brands' logos or blurry images).
• Your exact artist name, track title and any featured artists.
• Songwriter/credits info, and a release date a couple of weeks out (so you can pitch to playlists).

Step by step: release your first song free

1. Create your free Mazufa account.
2. Click “New release”, upload your audio and cover art.
3. Fill in your metadata carefully — names exactly as you want them to appear forever.
4. Choose your stores (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Availability varies by service territory eligibility and current terms more).
5. Set a release date ~2–4 weeks ahead and submit. Delivery is free.
6. Once approved, claim your artist profiles and pitch to playlists.

After release: grow without spending

Use free tools to maximize each release: a smart link that sends fans to every platform, a release card for Instagram and TikTok, an artist hub, and our verification and account-recovery help. Curious about earnings? Try the royalty calculator.

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