Once you receive your Spotify URI from your aggregator, log in to your smartURL account and select the “PRE-SAVE” option:Ĥ. Make sure to verify your email address after you’ve created your account you’ll need to do this in order to get access to smartURL’s pre-save tool.ģ. While you’re waiting for your Spotify URI, sign up for a free smartURL account. Spotify:track:3Y0O6CiCqe3iPfWCNXSnkq or spotify:album:3sW6cFk8bYvfMIt1DxhWorĢ.
Your release’s Spotify URI will look something like this: The Spotify URI is different than a Spotify Link it’s the unique code that Spotify uses to identify different tracks and albums on the platform.
After you’re scheduled your release for distribution, contact your aggregator to request the Spotify URI for your release. If you’re not using DistroKid, fear not! You can still create a free Spotify pre-save page for your upcoming release using smartURL.ġ. After you’ve scheduled your release for distribution, simply log into your DistroKid account and go here: to find the link to the HyperFollow page for your upcoming release. HyperFollow is a free service available to all DistroKid members. If you’re using any other aggregator, such as CD Baby or EmuBands, you can use smartURL to set up your pre-save. DistroKid has a built-in pre-save tool available for you to use. The tools you’ll use depends on which aggregator you’re using to distribute your music. Read on! Tools for Setting up a Spotify Pre-Save Campaign Setting up a pre-save campaign is relatively easy if you have the right tools. And release day stats matter! The more “saves” you get on release day, the more likely your track is to end up on one of Spotify’s algorithmic or editorial playlists. The “pre-save” is the streaming equivalent of yesterday’s “pre-order” – it ensures your track is added to your fan’s Spotify library the moment that track is released. When a fan clicks your pre-save link, they’re brought to a page that allows them to “pre-save” your upcoming track or album. Spotify “pre-save” campaigns are increasing in popularity, especially among independent music creators who are looking to boost their presence on Spotify.