How do I get verified on Spotify and what does the blue check do?
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What Is Spotify Verification?
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Feature |
Benefit |
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Blue checkmark |
Official artist status |
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Access to Spotify for Artists |
Stats, audience insights, playlist pitching |
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Fan trust |
You look legit—no “is this really them?” hesitation |
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Control over profile |
Upload Canvas, bios, photos, events, merch |
How to Get Verified on Spotify
- Release a song to Spotify
- First, use a music distributor like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.
- Your music must be live on Spotify, or at least scheduled for release
- Claim your artist profile
- Go to: artists.spotify.com
- Click “Get Access”
- Search for your artist name
- Choose the correct artist profile (yours)
- Verify identity
- Log in with the same email used by your distributor
- Provide social media links (Instagram, YouTube, etc.) to confirm your identity
- If you’re on a label or team, you can request team access too
- Get approved
- Once approved, you get access to Spotify for Artists and the blue checkmark
Pro Tips
- Verification usually takes less than 3 days
- Make sure your profile image and bio are ready before claiming
- You can update your Canvas, About section, images, social links, and more after you’re verified
Bonus: Verification Helps With...
- Playlist pitching (editorial and algorithmic)
- Press and blog coverage
- Merch integration with Shopify
- Event listings (via Songkick or Bandsintown)
- Sync lyrics, update banners, and track real-time stats
Your music is real. Your identity should be too.
Get verified, take control, and show fans you're official.