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Claiming Your Songwriter Profile

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What are the eligibility criteria for claiming a songwriter profile on TIDAL?

You are eligible to claim your songwriter profile if:

  • You are a verified artist on TIDAL Artist Home.
  • You are the owner of your artist profile.
  • You are based in the United States.
  • You have at least one live track on TIDAL associated with a work you have written as a songwriter.

How do I claim my songwriter profile on TIDAL?

For New TIDAL Artist Home Users:

  1. Create a TIDAL Artist Home Account: If you don't have a TIDAL Artist Home account, sign up here.
  2. Claim Your Songwriter Profile: Search for and select a song you have written as a songwriter. We use songwriter data associated with the track, provided to us by labels and distributors.
  3. Verification: Verify your identity by choosing a U.S. PRO (Performing Rights Organization) or registering with AllTrack if you're not already registered.
  4. Access Your Profile: Once verified, finish setting up your TIDAL Artist Home account. You can then access your songwriter profile at artists.tidal.com.

For Existing TIDAL Artist Home Users:

  1. Log in to TIDAL Artist Home using your existing TIDAL account.
  2. Navigate to Your Dashboard and select "Songwriter Profile".
  3. Search for Your Work: Select a song you have written as a songwriter. We use songwriter data associated with the track, provided to us by labels and distributors.
  4. Verify Your Identity: Choose your existing U.S. PRO to verify your identity. If you're not registered with a U.S. PRO, you can register with AllTrack through TIDAL.
  5. Access Your Profile: Once verified, your songwriter profile will be added to your account. You can find any profiles you have access to (e.g., artist or songwriter) after logging in and navigating to artists.tidal.com.

Can I register with AllTrack as my PRO through TIDAL?

Yes, you can register with AllTrack through TIDAL during the verification process. If you are not registered with another U.S. PRO, here’s how to register with AllTrack:

  1. When prompted to choose your PRO, select AllTrack.
  2. Fill in the required registration details.
  3. After submission, you will receive a confirmation screen. AllTrack will process your registration, which can take up to 72 hours. AllTrack will send an email notification once your IPI is issued.

Why is AllTrack the integrated PRO on TIDAL?

TIDAL has partnered with AllTrack to help songwriters easily collect performance royalties. Registering with AllTrack through TIDAL allows songwriters to automatically verify their TIDAL songwriter profile and get started faster, all while retaining 100% ownership of copyrights.

While AllTrack is our integrated PRO partner, your TIDAL songwriter profile can be manually claimed with the other U.S.-based PROs, ASCAP or BMI.

Who do I contact for questions regarding my AllTrack account?

AllTrack’s Account Services Team is available to answer any questions you may have. Log in to your AllTrack account and click the “Message Us” link, send an email to support@alltrack.com, or visit Questions about TIDAL + AllTrack. For general AllTrack FAQs, please visit Creator & Publisher FAQs.

I’ve submitted my claim for my songwriter profile, now what?

You’ll receive a "Verification Pending" email in your inbox. Our team will then verify the information you’ve provided to ensure that the right data is associated with the correct profile. You’ll receive another email with an update on your verification status.

Once you’re verified, you can log into TIDAL Artist Home, select your songwriter profile, and start using the tools!

My songwriter profile verification was not successful, why?

Songwriter profile verification may not be successful for several common reasons, including:

  • Missing or incomplete royalty statement from your PRO (the statement should include your full legal name, address, and IPI number).
    • If you aren’t able to provide a royalty statement because you haven't received royalties yet, you may submit a screenshot from your PRO dashboard instead. Please ensure the above required information is still shown within this screenshot.
  • Name, address, or IPI number is not visible on the royalty statement.
    Incorrect IPI provided, or the IPI in the claim does not match the statement (commonly mistaken for account numbers or publishing IPIs).
  • The legal name in TIDAL Artist Home does not match the name on the royalty statement.
    The PRO royalty statement submitted is from a non-US PRO.

If you need further assistance, please reach out to TIDAL Artist Support for help with the verification process.

What should I do if I can't find a track to claim while attempting to claim my songwriter profile?

The tracks associated with your work must be available on the TIDAL platform. If a track isn't on TIDAL, please collaborate with the artist, label, or distributor to ensure your work is added to TIDAL.

 

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