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How to make a Spotify pre-save for your song

A pre-save lets fans save your song before it's out, so it drops straight into their library on release day and racks up streams in the first hours - the window that matters most for Spotify's algorithm. Here's how to set one up, for free.

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 free 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 guaranteed 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?

No. You can schedule your release for free with Mazufa and share a pre-save link through your free link-in-bio - no paid plan required.

Why are pre-saves good for the algorithm?

They turn into guaranteed streams 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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