Switch music distributors

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.

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

Last checked: October 2026. Author: Octiive team.