How Do I Verify My Artist Profile on Apple Music?

Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stephen-allen-music/1092692557

 Why Verification Matters

  • Gives you authority to manage your artist page
  • Grants access to analytics and performance data
  • Signals legitimacy to playlist editors and fans
  • Allows you to update your profile photo and details
  • Essential for growth tools like pre-adds and Shazam tracking


 How to Verify Your Artist Profile

  1. Visit https://artists.apple.com
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID
  3. Search for your artist name and select your page
  4. Connect social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook)
  5. Provide distributor info if possible (especially if they offer verification support)
  6. Submit the claim and wait for approval (typically 1–7 days)

 Once approved, your profile is automatically verified and fully functional.


 Tips to Speed Up Verification

  • Use the same email you registered with your distributor
  • Make sure your social media links clearly show you're the artist
  • Have at least one release live on Apple Music


 After You’re Verified

  • Customize your artist photo
  • Start tracking data for playlist adds, Shazams, and cities
  • Share your Apple Music link in your bio and smart links


 Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Requesting a profile before your music is live
  • Using social accounts that don’t reference your artist name
  • Providing inconsistent metadata across platforms


Pro Tip

If you're part of a label or artist team, you can request Team Access to manage multiple artist profiles from one dashboard.

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