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How to get your music on SoundCloud for free

SoundCloud is a huge home for new and independent music. You get your songs there the same way as every store — through a distributor, for free. Here's how.

Step by step

Get on SoundCloud in 4 steps

1

Prepare your song & artwork

Have your mastered audio and a square 3000x3000 cover ready — check both with the free audio checker and cover art maker.

2

Upload to a distributor

Create a free Mazufa account and upload your release. SoundCloud is one of the supported digital services included at current plan terms apply.

3

Set your release date

Choose a date 3-4 weeks out so your song is processed and live on SoundCloud and everywhere else on time.

4

Go live worldwide

On release day your track appears on SoundCloud alongside Spotify, Apple Music and the rest — and you keep royalties under the applicable plan and agreement.

Why free works

Reach SoundCloud at commission according to current plan terms

You don't need a paid plan to reach SoundCloud. Mazufa delivers your release there and to Availability varies by service territory eligibility and current terms other platforms free, commission according to current plan terms. The same upload lands you on Spotify, Apple Music and more.

Questions

Frequently asked

How do I get my music on SoundCloud?

Deliver your song through a distributor — SoundCloud doesn't take direct uploads from most artists. With Mazufa you can reach SoundCloud and supported digital services for free.

Is it free to put music on SoundCloud?

Yes. A free distributor like Mazufa delivers your music to SoundCloud at commission according to current plan terms, so you receive royalties under the applicable plan and agreement.

Can't I just upload to SoundCloud myself?

You can upload to your own SoundCloud profile directly, but to monetize and appear in SoundCloud's wider catalogue alongside every other store, distributing through a service like Mazufa is the free, unified way.

How long until my song is on SoundCloud?

Set your release date 3-4 weeks ahead to be safe. Your song goes live on your chosen date across SoundCloud and every other store.

Do I keep my rights when releasing to SoundCloud?

Yes. With Mazufa you keep royalties under the applicable plan and agreement from SoundCloud and everywhere else.

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Reach SoundCloud and supported digital services with Mazufa. commission according to current plan terms, retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement.