How do you add a song to SoundCloud?

Answered by Frank Schwing

To add a song to SoundCloud, you can follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the SoundCloud website: Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the SoundCloud website. If you don’t have an account, you will need to create one by clicking on the “Sign Up” button and filling out the necessary information.

2. Access the Upload page: Once you’re signed in, click on the Upload button located on the top navigation bar. This will direct you to the Upload page, where you can start the process of adding your song.

3. Choose your song file: On the Upload page, you have two options to upload your song. The first option is to click on the “Choose file to upload” button. This will open a file explorer window where you can locate and select your song file from your computer. The second option is to simply drag and drop your song file directly onto the Upload page.

4. Provide song information: After selecting your file, SoundCloud will begin processing your song. During this time, you can provide additional information about your song. This includes adding a title, description, genre, tags, and artwork. Take the time to accurately describe your song and choose appropriate tags to help users discover your music.

5. Choose your privacy settings: SoundCloud allows you to control the privacy settings of your song. You can choose to make it public, private, or password-protected. Public songs can be discovered and listened to by anyone, while private songs are only accessible to you. Password-protected songs require a password to be shared with specific people.

6. Add additional metadata: In this step, you can add more metadata to enhance the visibility and searchability of your song. You can specify the release date, record label, purchase links, and copyright information. These details can help listeners find and engage with your music more effectively.

7. Confirm and publish your song: Once you have filled in all the necessary information, reviewed your song details, and made any desired changes, you can click on the “Save” or “Publish” button to finalize the upload process. SoundCloud will then process and publish your song on your profile.

And that’s it! Your song is now added to SoundCloud and available for others to listen to and discover. Remember to share your song with your fans and promote it through various channels to maximize its reach and engagement.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you successfully add your song to SoundCloud. Good luck with your music!