--- title: Your First 7 Steps on Music Gateway description: A step-by-step guide to getting started on Music Gateway, from booking an optional intro call and choosing your plan to setting up your artist profile and uploading your first release. --- [Skip to content](https://help.musicgateway.com/your-first-7-steps-on-music-gateway#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Music Gateway.png\]](https://help.musicgateway.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Music%20Gateway.png?height=50&name=Music%20Gateway.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to musicgateway.com Go to musicgateway.com Your Music Gateway Guide - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Music Gateway Help](https://help.musicgateway.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Getting started](https://help.musicgateway.com/getting-started?hsLang=en) # Your First 7 Steps on Music Gateway ## A step-by-step guide to getting started on Music Gateway, from booking an optional intro call and choosing your plan to setting up your artist profile and uploading your first release. If you’re new to Music Gateway, here’s the recommended path to get started: --- #### Step 1 – Create Your Account Sign up using Google, Spotify, Facebook or email via [www.musicgateway.com](http://www.musicgateway.com/). Once registered, you’ll be guided through the first stages of setting up your account. --- #### Step 2 – (Optional) Book an Intro Call with Our Team After signing up, you’ll have the option to book a short call with our A&R team. This is completely optional, but many artists find it helpful when: • Choosing the right subscription • Planning their first release • Understanding how distribution, promotion and sync differ • Getting clarity on realistic next steps We understand that getting started in music can feel overwhelming. If you’d prefer to speak to someone before moving forward, we’re happy to guide you. You can also skip this step and continue setting up independently. --- #### Step 3 – Choose Your Subscription Plan Select the plan that best suits your release goals. You can review features and compare plans on our pricing page before confirming. --- #### Step 4 – Set Up Your Artist Profile Before uploading music, you’ll need to create your artist profile. You have two options: #### If You Already Have Music on Spotify Search for your artist name and we’ll pull in your existing Spotify profile details automatically. This helps ensure your future releases are linked correctly. #### If You’re Releasing for the First Time Simply enter your artist name manually. You can also add your Spotify URL later once your first release is live. You can add additional artist profiles later if needed. --- #### Step 5 – Prepare Your Release Before uploading, make sure you have: • Final mastered WAV files • High-resolution artwork (minimum 3000 x 3000 pixels) • Accurate track titles and metadata • Confirmed songwriter and ownership splits • Cleared samples (if applicable) Incomplete or incorrect information can delay your release. --- #### Step 6 – Upload Your Music Upload your track(s) inside your dashboard and complete the required release details. At this stage, you’ll: • Enter metadata • Confirm rights ownership • Choose your release date Take your time here. Accuracy avoids delays. --- #### Step 7 – Submit and Monitor Performance Once submitted and approved, your release will be delivered to selected platforms. After your music goes live, you can: • Track streaming performance • Monitor royalty reporting • Manage future releases • Explore promotion or sync opportunities Your dashboard becomes your central control point moving forward. - [Getting started](https://help.musicgateway.com/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [My Music](https://help.musicgateway.com/my-music?hsLang=en) - [Promotion](https://help.musicgateway.com/promotion?hsLang=en#main-content) - [DSP Promotion (Spotify)](https://help.musicgateway.com/promotion?hsLang=en#dsp-promotion-spotify) - [Distribution](https://help.musicgateway.com/distribution?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Content ID](https://help.musicgateway.com/distribution?hsLang=en#content-id) - [Artificial Streaming](https://help.musicgateway.com/distribution?hsLang=en#artificial-streaming) - [Managing Your DSP Profiles](https://help.musicgateway.com/distribution?hsLang=en#managing-your-dsp-profiles) - [Sync](https://help.musicgateway.com/sync?hsLang=en) - [Publishing](https://help.musicgateway.com/publishing?hsLang=en) - [Mastering](https://help.musicgateway.com/mastering?hsLang=en) - [Royalty Reports](https://help.musicgateway.com/royalty-reports?hsLang=en) - [My Account](https://help.musicgateway.com/my-account?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Billing & Subscription](https://help.musicgateway.com/my-account?hsLang=en#billing-subscription) - [Account Access & Settings](https://help.musicgateway.com/my-account?hsLang=en#account-access-settings) - [Account Closure](https://help.musicgateway.com/my-account?hsLang=en#account-closure) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.musicgateway.com/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [General](https://help.musicgateway.com/general?hsLang=en) - [Artist development](https://help.musicgateway.com/artist-development?hsLang=en) - [Latest News & Updates](https://help.musicgateway.com/latest-news-updates?hsLang=en) - [Label submissions](https://help.musicgateway.com/label-submissions?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.musicgateway.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Music%20Gateway-1.png?width=24&height=24&name=Music%20Gateway-1.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.musicgateway.com) musicgateway.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, musicgateway.com