How do I schedule a release?
On this page
On the upload or edit form, go to Publishing, set Who can see it to Schedule a release, and pick a date and time. Until then, people see a countdown, and your music goes public on its own at that moment. Scheduling is a Premium feature, so it needs a plan that includes it.
Which plans can schedule
Look for Scheduled releases in this table:
If your plan doesn't include it, the option reads Schedule a release (Premium) and you'll see See plans. See How do I upgrade or change my plan?
Step by step
- Start an upload at Upload, or open the edit page of something you've already posted.
- Under Publishing, set Who can see it to Schedule a release.
- Pick the Release date and time. It's in your own time zone, and it has to be in the future.
- Select the upload button, or Save changes.
You can schedule songs, beats, mixtapes and beat tapes. Playlists can be scheduled from Edit playlist too.
What fans see before the release
- The page shows Coming soon or Releasing in with a countdown. It can't be played yet.
- Upcoming releases can show in the Coming soon section on Music.
- You still see and play it yourself, with a note saying when it releases and an Edit link.
At the release time, it becomes public for everyone. You don't need to do anything.
Changing or canceling the date
Open the edit page, change the Release date and time, or pick another option under Who can see it to release it now (Public) or hold it back (Private). Then select Save changes.
If your plan ends after you scheduled something, the release keeps its date and you can still edit its other details. To pick a new date, you'll need a plan with scheduling again.
Mixtapes
When you schedule a mixtape, all of its tracks release with it. Tracks you add later on the edit page get the same release time.
Troubleshooting
- "Pick a release time in the future": the time you chose has already passed. On the upload form it has to be at least a few minutes ahead.
- "Scheduling is a Premium feature": your current plan doesn't include scheduling. Choose another option or upgrade.