When you finish uploading your release and click the "All set: submit" button, the audio tracks are analyzed by our automatic content recognition tool.

This tool utilizes acoustic fingerprinting technology, examines the audio of your release's tracks and compares them to the existing database of copyrighted songs.

If our tool detects any matches, our team will carefully assess it to determine if the release can be approved. In these instances, we may contact you to gather additional documentation or information about the song you intend to distribute. This review process may extend the duration of the approval process.

Certain types of matches may result in your release not meeting the eligibility requirements of DSPs that use the "fingerprint" system (such as YouTube Content ID, Facebook/Instagram, Soundcloud Content ID, TikTok). However, in those cases, it may still be eligible for distribution on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Tidal, YouTube Art Tracks, and more.

Click here to learn about the eligibility requirements for stores that use the "fingerprint" system and what type of content cannot be submitted to these stores.