Claiming your artist profile on Spotify is one of the first key steps when you start taking your music project seriously. However, many artists don't know when to do it, how to do it correctly or what happens if multiple profiles appear under the same name.
In this guide we explain how to claim your artist profile on Spotify for the first time, what you need to have ready and what mistakes to avoid during the process.
WHEN YOU CAN CLAIM YOUR ARTIST PROFILE
You can only claim an artist profile if you already have at least one release published on Spotify. In other words, your music must already be distributed and visible on the platform.
If there is no active release yet, Spotify does not allow you to complete the verification process.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU START
Before you start your claim, make sure you have the following:
- A personal Spotify account
- At least one song published on Spotify
- Access to a verified profile (Instagram, official website or similar)
- The correct link to your artist profile
Having this information ready greatly speeds up the process.
STEP-BY-STEP TO CLAIM YOUR PROFILE ON SPOTIFY FOR ARTISTS
- Visit the Spotify for Artists official website
- Sign in with your personal Spotify account
- Select the option to claim an artist profile
- Search for your stage name in the search engine
- Choose the right profile from the results
- Complete the verification process requested by Spotify
Once submitted, Spotify reviews the application. The process usually takes between one and five days.
WHAT TO DO IF SEVERAL PROFILES APPEAR UNDER YOUR NAME
This is one of the most common cases, especially for new artists. If several profiles appear with the same artist name, it is important to look out for:
- What profile does your launch contain?
- If any of them have songs that are not yours
- If there are differences in accents, capitalisation or handwriting
You should only claim the profile that contains your music. If there is confusion or duplicate profiles, Spotify allows you to report it once the profile is claimed.
COMMON MISTAKES WHEN CLAIMING THE PROFILE
Some common mistakes to avoid:
- Attempt to claim the profile before the music is published.
- Choosing the wrong profile by not checking properly
- Not having external verification ready
- Create multiple applications for the same profile
These errors can delay the process unnecessarily.
WHAT YOU CAN DO ONCE THE PROFILE IS CLAIMED
When the profile is already claimed, the artist can:
- Personalise biography and images
- Access statistics and listener data
- Managing future launches
- Preparing editorial campaigns and launches
Claiming the profile is not just a formality, it is the starting point to start working on the project with more control and professionalism.
CLAIMING YOUR PROFILE IS THE FIRST STEP, NOT THE LAST ONE
Having access to Spotify for Artists does not guarantee automatic growth, but it does allow you to make better decisions, understand your audience and avoid basic mistakes from the start.
It is an essential step for any artist who wants to develop their project in an orderly and professional manner.
Properly claiming your artist profile on Spotify allows you to start building your presence on the platform with more control, clarity and medium-term vision.
