Can I upload tracks to SoundCloud from my phone?

Answered by Willian Lymon

You can definitely upload tracks to SoundCloud directly from your phone using the SoundCloud mobile app. Whether you’re using an iOS or Android device, the process is fairly straightforward. I’ll provide you with the step-by-step instructions for both operating systems.

For iOS:
1. Start by launching the SoundCloud app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Sign in to your SoundCloud account using your credentials. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free.
3. Once you’re logged in, tap on the orange “+” button located at the bottom center of the screen. This will open the upload options menu.
4. From the upload options menu, select “Upload a track.”
5. You will be presented with different sources from where you can choose your track. To upload a song stored on your iOS device, tap on “My Files” or “Files” (depending on your iOS version).
6. Navigate through your device’s storage to find the song you want to upload to SoundCloud. Once you’ve located it, tap on it to select it.
7. After selecting the song, you’ll be taken to the track details screen. Here, you can add a title, description, tags, and adjust the privacy settings for your track.
8. Once you’re satisfied with the details, tap on the “Save” button located at the top right corner of the screen.
9. SoundCloud will begin uploading your track. The time it takes will depend on the length and size of the song, as well as your internet connection speed. You can monitor the progress of the upload on the screen.

For Android:
1. Launch the SoundCloud app on your Android device.
2. Sign in to your SoundCloud account using your credentials. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free.
3. Tap on the orange “+” button located at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will open the upload options menu.
4. From the upload options menu, select “Upload a track.”
5. You’ll be presented with different sources from where you can choose your track. To upload a song stored on your Android device, tap on “My Files” or “Files” (depending on your device’s manufacturer).
6. Navigate through your device’s storage to find the song you want to upload to SoundCloud. Once you’ve located it, tap on it to select it.
7. After selecting the song, you’ll be taken to the track details screen. Here, you can add a title, description, tags, and adjust the privacy settings for your track.
8. Once you’re satisfied with the details, tap on the “Save” button located at the top right corner of the screen.
9. SoundCloud will begin uploading your track. The time it takes will depend on the length and size of the song, as well as your internet connection speed. You can monitor the progress of the upload on the screen.

That’s it! Your track should now be uploaded to SoundCloud from your phone using the mobile app. You can access and manage your uploaded tracks through your SoundCloud account on any device.