Profiles & Online Presence

By Daniel Salvador Nuño Aviña and 1 other

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How to Get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube?

Like platforms such as Instagram and Spotify, YouTube allows artists to verify their channel as an Official Artist Channel. This verification not only provides credibility and authenticity but also unlocks additional features to enhance your music promotion. Benefits of an Official Artist Channel By obtaining this verification, you will enjoy: ✅ Automatic content organization: Your discography will be grouped in a section called “Releases” within your official channel, replacing your Topic channel. You can move, delete, group, or re-add these sections according to your preferences. ✅ Featured promotional content: You can select a main video to highlight on your channel. ✅ Fan interaction: A verified channel strengthens your presence on YouTube, allowing you to connect directly with your audience. Requirements to Obtain an Official Artist Channel To access this verification, you must meet the following criteria: ✔ Have a YouTube channel representing an artist or band. ✔ Have at least three official releases distributed on YouTube through Indiefy. ✔ Have no policy violations on your YouTube channel. Reasons Your Request May Be Rejected Before applying for verification, avoid these common mistakes: ❌ Name inconsistencies: Your YouTube channel name must exactly match your official artist name. ❌ Non-music content: Your channel must be dedicated exclusively to your music project. Verification Process via Indiefy 1. Log in to your Indiefy account. 2. Go to Tools. 3. Access Forms. 4. Find the form titled “YouTube Official Artist Channel Verification.” 5. Complete the form with the required information, including your YouTube channel ID. 6. Submit the request and wait for YouTube’s confirmation. ⏳ Estimated approval time: 1 to 3 months. Please be patient while YouTube reviews your application. Important: This service is available exclusively for PRO artists. If you have a Basic subscription, you will need to upgrade your account to access this option. For more information on how to find your YouTube channel ID, check this article: How to find your channel ID

Last updated on Sep 18, 2025

How to Claim Your Artist Profile on TikTok and Get Your Music on Your Profile

For artists, it's essential to connect their music content to their social media profiles, such as TikTok. This allows the public to view their artist profile and use their music in videos, increasing visibility and reach. That’s why it’s important to know how to complete this process. Let me explain it step-by-step! 🚀 1. Access the verification link You must visit this link from your mobile device:👉 Tik Tok Verification *Note: This link only works on mobile devices. Make sure you are logged into TikTok with the account you want to link. * 2. Request the link Once inside, click on "Apply Now". Then, enter your artist name and click "Search". 3. Claim your profile Several possible profiles with associated releases will appear. Find yours and click on "Claim" when you locate it. 4. Submit verification proofs You will need to upload screenshots from Spotify for Artists or your distributor showing your artist name and releases. This is necessary to confirm that the account belongs to you. Finally, click "Submit". 5. Wait for approval TikTok will review the information you submitted. If everything is correct, they will approve your request, and your music will be linked to your artist profile. 🎉 Important: Please note that this link might not work in all countries due to geographical restrictions. 🚨 Important Information If an error occurs and your music is added to the wrong profile, it is very important that you contact TikTok support directly. They will help you correct the issue and ensure your music is linked to the right profile. 📩

Last updated on Sep 18, 2025

YouTube Topic Channel: What Is It and How Does It Work for Artists?

Topic Channel When your music is distributed on YouTube, the platform automatically generates a channel with your artist name. This channel is not managed by you, since it is created directly by YouTube, and therefore you don’t have access to control it. These are called Topic Channels, and they are the first place where your music appears on YouTube. To take control of your presence on the platform, you need to convert that Topic Channel into your Official Artist Channel (OAC). This process consists of linking the automatically generated Topic Channel with the personal channel you created yourself. By doing this, all your music, followers, and views will be merged into one single official space under your artist channel. What you need to know - All the music that appears on your Topic Channel can be transferred/merged into your own official YouTube page. - You won’t lose any views from the videos that are transferred. - You won’t lose any subscribers from the Topic Channel: they will be added to the subscribers of your official page! Step-by-step guide Important: You must first upgrade to our PRO service in order to request your Official Artist Channel. 1. Identify the Topic Channel associated with your music that you want to merge. 2. Make sure that ALL the music in these Topic Channels truly belongs to you. - If a Topic Channel with your music contains songs from other artists, you must write to artist-support@youtube.com and request that they remove the tracks that don’t belong to you before continuing. 3. Request your Official Artist Channel once you have identified the Topic Channel and confirmed that it only contains your music. How to Get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube? Why doesn’t my Topic Channel include my artist name? In many cases, YouTube places an artist’s music in channels titled “Various Artists – Topic” or “Release – Topic.” This usually happens because the creation of Topic Channels is an automated process used by the platform to index content from lesser-known artists or those with fewer plays.

Last updated on Sep 18, 2025