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How to make a Spotify pre-save for your song

A practical walkthrough of a first release — from the master file on your desktop to a live release everywhere. Written for artists who have never distributed before; no jargon left unexplained.

01

Prepare your master

Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV — 24-bit / 48kHz is the delivery standard. Listen to the whole file once, start to finish, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and end for clicks, and leave no accidental silence at either end.

Uncompressed WAV, 24-bit / 48kHz
Full listen-through on two devices
No clipping, clicks or trailing silence
02

Artwork that passes review

Artwork requirements vary by destination. Confirm the current file, colour, text and logo rules before delivery.

3000×3000 px, RGB
Readable at thumbnail size
No platform logos, handles or URLs
03

Metadata & codes

Metadata is how the world finds you: artist name spelled exactly the same way every release, the real title with no decoration, the correct language and genre tags. Identifier codes — ISRC for the recording, UPC for the release — are assigned during onboarding; you do not need to buy them anywhere.

✦ Spelling drift is the most common first-release mistake — “Human decision”, “LaylaNoor” and “Layla N.” become three different artists in the stores.
04

Choose your release date

Give yourself runway. A date several weeks out leaves room for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Align the date with anything you control — a video, a show, a post series — so the release lands with support rather than alone.

05

Apply for your invite

Mazufa is invite-only. Complete applications enter a human-review queue subject to capacity. Submitting never creates an account; approved applicants may receive a private onboarding invitation.

06

After approval

Once onboarded, an eligible release is prepared to current destination specifications. Available reporting depends on platform data and account access.

TERMS USED IN THIS GUIDE
ISRC

An ISRC identifies a recording; reporting and royalty coverage depend on each platform and agreement.

UPC

The barcode of your release — one per single, EP or album.

DSP

Digital Service Provider — a music service such as Spotify, Apple Music or Anghami, subject to current availability.

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Home Spotify Pre-Save

Review the current plan, applicable agreement, fees, deductions and eligibility before submitting a release.

Why it matters

What a pre-save does

When a fan pre-saves, your track is automatically added to their library the instant it releases. That concentrates plays into the first day - a strong day-one signal that helps Spotify recommend your song through Release Radar and Discover Weekly. The catch: you need your release scheduled in advance to run one, which is exactly what a distributor lets you do.

Step by step

Set up a pre-save in 4 steps

1

Schedule your release early

Deliver your song to your distributor 3-4 weeks ahead so it gets a Spotify URI before release. Release current with Mazufa and pick your date.

2

Create a pre-save / smart link

Use a pre-save link that asks fans to save the upcoming track. Point it at your release once your distributor gives you the Spotify link.

3

Put it in your bio

Add the link to your mazufa.com/@handle link-in-bio so every follower can pre-save in one tap.

4

Promote it before release day

Share the pre-save in stories, posts and short videos for the 2-3 weeks before launch. Every pre-save becomes a Subject to eligibility and platform review day-one stream.

Questions

Frequently asked

What is a Spotify pre-save?

A pre-save lets fans save your unreleased song in advance, so it's automatically added to their Spotify library the moment it releases - concentrating streams into day one.

How do I set up a pre-save?

Schedule your release through a distributor so it gets a Spotify link before release day, create a pre-save/smart link pointing to it, and share that link with your fans before launch.

Do I need to pay for a pre-save?

Review the current plan, applicable agreement, fees, deductions and eligibility before submitting a release.

Why are pre-saves good for the algorithm?

They can contribute to early listener activity on release day. A strong day-one spike is a positive signal that helps Spotify surface your song in Release Radar and algorithmic playlists.

How far in advance should I start a pre-save?

Start 2-3 weeks before release. You'll need your release scheduled 3-4 weeks out so there's time to build pre-saves before the drop.

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Schedule your release - current.

Get your Spotify link early to run a pre-save. Distribute to supported digital services with Mazufa, commission according to current plan terms.

Your first single starts here

One invite application, reviewed by a human. Bring the master, the artwork and the story.

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