To switch music distributors without losing streams, upload your songs to the new distributor with the same audio, artwork, ISRC and UPC codes and the original release date. Once the new version is live, ask your old distributor to take down theirs. Your streams, playlists and stats stay where they are.

Move to Octiive

How to switch in 5 steps

  1. Collect your files. Download your final audio and artwork for each release.
  2. Write down your codes. Find the ISRC for every track and the UPC for every release in your old account.
  3. Upload to the new distributor. Use the same audio, artwork, codes and metadata.
  4. Keep the original release date. This tells stores it is the same release, so your history carries over.
  5. Take down the old version. Only do this after the new one is live, so there is no gap and your streams keep counting.

Common mistakes

  1. Taking the old release down first, which can cause a gap.
  2. Using a new ISRC or UPC, which can split your stats.
  3. Changing the release date, which can make a song look new.

What you get at Octiive

Unlimited uploads from $5 a month, 260+ stores, TikTok and Beatport included, free ISRC and UPC codes, and 100% of net royalties on every plan. Compare costs first with DistroKid alternatives, Octiive vs DistroKid or Octiive vs TuneCore.

Switch distributors FAQ

Will I lose my streams or playlists?

Not if you keep the same ISRC and UPC codes and the original release date.

Do I need to take my music down before I upload?

No. Upload first. Take the old version down once the new one is live.

Will my old distributor still pay me?

Royalties earned before the takedown are still owed to you by your old distributor. Check their payout terms.

Can labels move a whole catalog?

Yes. Labels can use the Executive plan for up to 20 artists. See music distribution for labels.

Last checked: October 2026. Author: Octiive team.

Por qué

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Octiive

Gana más dinero

Quédate con el 100 % de tus regalías con cualquier suscripción, o paga por lanzamiento sin cuota anual.

Más alcance

Vende tu música en más de 260 tiendas en más de 140 países y consigue cobertura de prensa.

Construye tu carrera

Content ID, derechos conexos, PR y pitching a playlists desde el primer día, y financiación cuando despegues.

Sin costes ocultos

Todas las tiendas y Beatport incluidos. Sin cargos por tienda, por región ni por complementos.

Códigos gratuitos

Códigos UPC e ISRC incluidos con cada lanzamiento.

Playlists

Enviamos tus lanzamientos a playlists curadas para que crezca tu audiencia.

Pre-lanzamiento

Herramientas de pre-lanzamiento y promoción disponibles para las tiendas.

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