> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.fanaura.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Releases

> How to edit, update, and manage your music releases after creation — artwork, dates, platform links, visibility, reordering, and archiving.

Once you have created a release in Fanaura, you have full control to edit and fine-tune every aspect of it. This guide covers everything you can do from the release management page.

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## Accessing the Release Management Page

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Assets > Music">
    Open the Assets page and select the Music tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click on Your Release">
    Click on any release in your list to open its detail/management page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

The management page is your command center for that release. It combines editing tools, analytics, streaming link management, and campaign controls all in one place.

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## Editing Release Details

### Song Title

Click on the song title or the **Edit** button to modify the title. The title appears on your smart link page, in your assets list, and in any analytics or exports.

<Note>When you change the title, the URL slug does **not** automatically change (to avoid breaking existing shared links). If you need a new URL slug, contact support.</Note>

### Artist Name

Your artist name is pulled from your account profile. If you need to change it, update it in **Settings > Profile** and it will reflect across all your releases.

### Album Name

Edit the album name from the release detail page. This is displayed alongside your track information and is included in metadata lookups.

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## Changing Artwork

Your artwork is the most prominent visual element on your smart link page. To change it:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Locate the Artwork Section">
    On your release management page, find the artwork section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload New Artwork">
    Click the **Upload** button or drag a new image onto the artwork area.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Artwork Updates Immediately">
    The new artwork replaces the old one immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Requirements:**

| Requirement            | Value                       |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------- |
| Maximum file size      | 5 MB                        |
| Supported formats      | JPG, PNG, WebP              |
| Recommended dimensions | 3000 x 3000 pixels (square) |

<Tip>If you change your artwork after your pre-save campaign is live, the new artwork appears immediately on your smart link page. This can be useful for artwork reveals — start with a teaser image and swap it out on announcement day.</Tip>

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## Updating Dates

You can modify all three key dates from the release management page:

### Announcement Date

Change the date you plan to announce (or announced) the release. This is primarily for your own planning and timeline reference.

### Pre-Save Date

Change when pre-saves open. If you move the pre-save date to the future, the page reverts to a "Coming Soon" state. If you move it to the past (or today), pre-saves become active immediately.

### Release Date and Time

Change when the song officially releases. This is the most impactful date change because it controls:

* When pre-saves are executed (saves to fan libraries)
* When your smart link page converts from "Pre-Save" to "Stream Now"
* When automatic streaming link fetching begins

<Warning>If fans have already pre-saved and you move the release date, their pre-saves are still valid. They will execute on the new date. Make sure the new date aligns with your distributor's release schedule.</Warning>

### Timezone

You can change the timezone associated with your dates. This affects when all date-based actions trigger.

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## Adding Platform Links Manually

While Fanaura auto-fetches streaming links via your ISRC on release day, you can also add or edit links manually at any time.

### Standard Streaming Platforms

<Steps>
  <Step title="Scroll to Streaming Links">
    Scroll to the **Streaming Links** section on your release page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Platform">
    Find the platform you want to add (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the URL">
    Paste the URL into the input field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle and Configure">
    Use the **toggle switch** to enable or disable the link on your smart link page. Choose a **button action** (Stream, Listen, Buy, Watch, Download) from the dropdown.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Custom Links

To add a link to a platform or service not in the standard list:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Add Custom Link">
    Click **"+ Add Custom Link"** at the bottom of the streaming links section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter a Label">
    Enter a **label** (what the button will say).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the URL">
    Paste the **URL** where the button should link to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Display">
    Fanaura automatically detects the website's favicon for the button icon. Toggle the link on or off and set its display order.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Reordering Links

Drag and drop links using the **grip handle** to reorder them. The order you set here is the order fans see on your smart link page.

<Tip>Put your most important platform first. That button gets the most prominent placement and the most clicks.</Tip>

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## ISRC Management

### Adding or Updating Your ISRC

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Your Release">
    Go to your release management page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the ISRC Field">
    Find the ISRC field (usually near the top or in a metadata section).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter or Update the Code">
    Enter or update your ISRC code and save the change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### ISRC Lookup

After entering an ISRC, you can trigger a manual lookup:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Lookup">
    Click the **"Lookup"** or **"Search"** button next to the ISRC field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Results">
    Fanaura searches Fanaura's link resolution service for your track. If found, a comparison modal shows the discovered data vs. your current data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Fields to Import">
    Select which fields to import (artwork, album name, release date, streaming links).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply">
    Click **"Apply"** to import the selected fields.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>ISRC lookup is especially useful for adding older releases that are already live on streaming platforms — one lookup can populate all your links at once.</Tip>

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## Music Videos

You can link music videos to your releases directly from the management page:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Add Music Video">
    Click **"Add Music Video"** on your release page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search or Paste URL">
    Search for the video by title, or paste a YouTube URL directly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Video Embeds Automatically">
    The video is embedded on your release page and visible on your smart link page. Fans can watch the video right on your landing page without leaving.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>You can add multiple videos to a single release (official video, lyric video, behind-the-scenes, etc.).</Info>

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## Presave Campaign Controls

The release management page includes controls for your active pre-save campaign:

### Campaign Status

See the current status of your pre-save campaign:

| Status        | Meaning                                                 |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Scheduled** | Pre-save date is in the future                          |
| **Active**    | Fans can currently pre-save                             |
| **Executing** | Release date has arrived, pre-saves are being processed |
| **Completed** | All pre-saves have been executed                        |

### Platform Toggles

Enable or disable specific platforms for pre-saving. If you want to focus only on Spotify, turn off the other platforms.

### Data Collection Settings

Configure what information fans are asked to provide when pre-saving. This is managed through the data wrapper settings on the Assets page.

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## Visibility Toggle

Control whether this release appears on your public smart link page:

* **Visible (green toggle):** The release appears on your artist page and is accessible via its smart link.
* **Hidden (gray toggle):** The release is removed from your artist page but its direct smart link still works if someone has the URL.

<Tip>
  Use visibility to:

  * Prepare a release before making it public
  * Hide old releases to keep your page focused on current content
  * Temporarily remove a release during a rebranding or catalog update
</Tip>

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## Archiving Releases

When a release cycle is complete and you want to clean up your dashboard:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Release">
    Go to the release management page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Archive Option">
    Look for the **Archive** option (usually in a dropdown menu or settings section).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click to Archive">
    Click to archive the release.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Archived releases:

  * Are removed from your active assets list
  * Retain all data, analytics, and fan records
  * Can be un-archived at any time
  * Still work via direct smart link URLs
</Info>

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## Drag-to-Reorder in Assets List

The order of releases on your smart link page is controlled from the main Assets list:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Assets > Music">
    Open the Music tab on your Assets page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Switch to List View">
    Switch to **List View** if you are not already in it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drag to Reorder">
    Grab the **drag handle** (six-dot icon) on any release and drag up or down to reorder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Order Saves Automatically">
    Release to save the new order. The top release appears first on your public artist page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>Put your newest or most promoted release at the top.</Tip>

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## Deleting a Release

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Release">
    Go to the release management page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Delete Button">
    Look for the **Delete** button (usually a trash can icon, often in a danger zone at the bottom).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Deletion">
    Confirm the deletion.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>Deleting a release permanently removes it, its analytics, and its fan interaction data. This action cannot be undone. If you want to keep the data but hide the release, use the visibility toggle or archive feature instead.</Warning>

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## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I change the URL slug of my release?">
    URL slugs are auto-generated from your song title when the release is created. To avoid breaking existing shared links, slug changes are not available through the UI. If you need a new slug, reach out to support.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens to pre-saves if I edit the release?">
    Pre-saves are unaffected by edits to title, artwork, or links. If you change the release date, pre-saves execute on the new date. If you delete the release, pending pre-saves are cancelled.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I duplicate a release?">
    Currently, there is no duplicate feature. You will need to create a new release and enter the details again. However, ISRC lookup can auto-fill most fields for tracks that are already on platforms.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I have multiple active pre-save campaigns at the same time?">
    Yes. Each release has its own independent pre-save campaign. You can run as many simultaneous campaigns as you want.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Music Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/assets/music/analytics">
    Understand your release performance data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Streaming Links" icon="link" href="/assets/music/streaming-links">
    How auto link fetching works.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pre-Save Campaigns" icon="bookmark" href="/assets/music/presave-campaigns">
    The full pre-save lifecycle.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>