Short-form video is one of the main ways listeners discover new songs. When your track is available in the TikTok and Instagram sound libraries, anyone can add it to a video, and every one of those videos can send new fans to your profile. Here is how to get your music there.

How music gets into TikTok and Meta libraries

Artists cannot upload songs directly into the TikTok or Instagram music libraries. The music has to be delivered by a distributor. When you create a release in SpaceMedia, select TikTok and Meta (Facebook & Instagram) as delivery platforms. Once the release passes review and the platforms process it, your songs become available as sounds for creators to use.

Before you deliver

• Own every part of the song. Social platforms scan uploaded videos for matching audio. Songs with uncleared samples or non-exclusive beats can cause disputes for you and for creators.
• Use the right title. The sound name is the track title. Keep it clean and searchable, without hashtags or extra text.
• Check the explicit setting. Mark explicit lyrics correctly so platforms can handle the song appropriately.
• Pick a strong preview moment. Where a platform supports it, a clip start time pointing to your hook makes the song easier to use in short videos.

After your music is live

1. Use the sound yourself first. Post a video with your own track so the sound page has a starting point.
2. Link your accounts. Connect your music to your artist profiles where the platform allows it, so the sound points back to you.
3. Give creators a reason to use it. A dance, a trend format, a lyric challenge or a before-and-after idea works better than a plain request to "use my sound".
4. Send listeners to your full song. Add a smartlink to your bio so people who hear a clip can find the full track on their favourite streaming service.

How long it takes

Each platform has its own processing time after delivery, so songs may appear in social libraries on a different day from streaming stores. If you plan a campaign around a launch date, submit your release well ahead of time.

Do you earn money from social platforms?

Social platforms report usage of your music, and royalties are paid through your distributor when those reports arrive. Earnings vary by platform and region, and reports usually arrive later than the activity itself. Read how streaming royalty reporting works for the details.

Want your next release in every sound library? Create a free SpaceMedia account and select TikTok and Meta when you set up delivery.