Help Center

How can we help?

Answers to the most common questions about uploading, distribution, royalties, and your account.

Getting Started

Create your account and start your first release

Do I need to pay anything to join YourLabel?

No — signing up and distributing your music is completely free, forever. There's no subscription and no upload fees.

What do I need to sign up?

Just an email address and a password. There's no separate artist name field — you'll add your artist details when you create your first release.

Do I need to verify my account before uploading music?

No. You can create and submit releases right away. Verification (ID check) is only required to withdraw earnings or unlock YouTube Content ID.

How do I verify my account?

Go to Settings, fill in your name, country, and phone number, and upload a photo of a government-issued ID. Submit for review — you'll get an email once it's approved, or if we need more information.

Uploading & Distribution

Preparing your release and getting it on stores

What audio formats do you accept?

WAV, FLAC, AAC, or OGG. MP3 files aren't accepted — please upload from a higher-quality master.

What are the cover artwork requirements?

A square image (equal width and height), at least 1000×1000px, in JPG or PNG. We automatically convert PNGs to JPEG and resize every cover to 3000×3000px before delivery.

How long does moderation take, and when does my release go live?

Moderation is usually done within a few hours, though it can take up to 48 hours during busier periods. Once approved, we submit your release to your selected stores within 48 hours — from there, each store publishes on its own schedule, which is outside our control. On average, the full process from upload to being live everywhere takes up to about 14 days.

Can I edit a release after submitting it?

While it's in review, yes — you can still edit or withdraw it. Once it's approved or live, only the title and cover can be updated; to remove it from stores, open a support ticket requesting a takedown.

Royalties & Payouts

Earnings, withdrawals, and royalty reports

What percentage of royalties do I keep?

Royalties are tiered by your total earnings each quarter: 85% up to $1,500, 90% from $1,500 up to $5,000, and 95% above $5,000. Once you cross a tier, the higher share applies retroactively to your entire quarter.

How do I withdraw my earnings?

Request a payout from the Earnings page in your dashboard once your balance covers it. Payouts go out via PayPal or USDT on the TRC-20 (TRON) network — set your preferred method and payout address in Settings.

Why can't I request a payout?

Withdrawals require a verified account. If you haven't submitted verification yet, head to Settings and complete it.

Where can I see detailed royalty reports?

Under Reports in your dashboard — we publish a report with the period and amount whenever new figures are available. Streaming data from stores typically arrives with a delay of a couple of months, which is standard across the industry.

Verification & Account

Identity checks and keeping your account secure

Why do I need to verify my identity?

Verification confirms who you are before we send you money, and it's required to withdraw earnings or unlock YouTube Content ID.

What documents can I upload?

A photo of a government-issued ID — passport, driver's license, or similar — in JPG, PNG, or PDF.

My verification was rejected — what now?

You'll get an email with the reason. Fix the issue in Settings and submit again — there's no limit on how many times you can resubmit.

How do I change my email or password?

Both are available in Settings. Changing your email requires confirming a code sent to the new address; changing your password requires entering your current one.

Artist Support Program & YL Coins

Bonus earnings and promotion

What is the Artist Support Program?

A program built specifically for labels and artists to help promote their music and get discovered faster. Every release participates automatically — there's nothing to sign up for.

What are YL Coins?

An in-house bonus currency you earn for verified streaming and TikTok milestones on your releases, redeemable for perks like priority moderation or an editorial playlist pitch.

How do I earn YL Coins?

You get 10 coins for registering and 25 more once you're verified, plus more whenever a release hits a Spotify stream or TikTok video milestone — submit proof from the Coins page in your dashboard.

What can I spend coins on?

Priority moderation for a release, or a pitch to editorial Spotify playlists — the full catalog is on the Coins page in your dashboard.

Smart Links

One link to every store

What is a Smart Link?

A single shareable page that links out to your release on every store it's live on — ideal for social media bios and marketing.

How do I create one?

Go to Smart Links in your dashboard, pick an approved or live release, choose a custom URL, and select which platforms to include.

Can I see how many people clicked my link?

Yes — the Analytics section of your dashboard shows clicks by day and by platform for every Smart Link.

Can I edit a Smart Link after publishing it?

Yes, at any time — update the platforms, links, or artwork from the Smart Links page.

Content & Copyright

Rights, originality, and reporting infringement

Do I keep the rights to my music?

Always — you retain 100% ownership of your masters. We never claim any rights to your work.

What content isn't allowed?

Covers, unlicensed samples, borrowed lyrics or vocals, and anything you don't hold the rights to. Every submission requires confirming the composition is fully your own.

Are stream or engagement boosting services allowed?

No. Every release requires confirming you won't use boosting services before it can be submitted, and violations can result in account restrictions.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to reach us

My release was rejected — why?

Check the rejection reason on your Releases page — our moderators always leave a note explaining the issue. Fix it and resubmit.

I can't select YouTube Content ID — why?

This distribution option unlocks automatically once your account is verified.

My upload keeps failing — what should I check?

Make sure your cover is square and at least 1000×1000px, and your audio file is WAV, FLAC, AAC, or OGG (not MP3).

How do I contact support?

Open a support ticket from the Support page in your dashboard — our team typically replies within a day or two.

Still need help?

Our support team is here for you — open a ticket from your dashboard and we'll get back to you within a day or two.

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