Last updated: June 2025

On Korda, you need to create an artist before you can release music. Your tracks will appear under this artist name on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. If your release includes a featured artist, make sure to create one for them as well.

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When adding artists, labels, and participants, make sure all information is accurate — it will be sent to 80+ streaming platforms through Korda’s distribution network.

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• To add a new artist, go to the Distribution tab > select “Artists” > “Add Artist”.

Add artist information:

• Artist name: The name of the performer or group as it should appear on streaming platforms. If the artist already has music out, make sure the name matches exactly.
• IPI number: An international identifier used by collecting societies to track royalties. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — you can leave this field blank!
  • What’s an IPI/CAE number, and where can I get it from?
  • How do I register my IPI number?
• Country: The artist’s primary country of residence or where their IPI number is registered. This helps match them with the correct rights organization and ensures accurate royalty tracking.
• Does this artist have music released on digital platforms?
  • If “Yes”, please provide profile URLs in the exact format shown below:
    • ❗️Profile URL examples
  • If “No”, Korda will create new artist profiles during distribution.

Deleting artists

To delete an artist, click the “Delete” button on their artist page.

Note: You can’t delete an artist if they’re linked to any releases. You’ll need to delete those releases first.

FAQ

• How many artists can I add to my account?
• How do I add a featured artists?

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