> ## 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.

# Streaming Links

> How Fanaura automatically finds and populates streaming links on release day using your ISRC code — plus manual override options and link click tracking.

One of Fanaura's most useful features is automatic streaming link fetching. When your release date arrives, Fanaura finds your track across every major streaming platform and populates your smart link page with the correct URLs — no manual work required.

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## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add Your ISRC Code">
    Add your ISRC code to your release (either during creation or anytime before release day).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Release Day Arrives">
    Your music goes live on streaming platforms.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fanaura Searches">
    Fanaura searches the Fanaura's link resolution service using your ISRC to find matching tracks across all platforms.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Links Are Populated">
    Links are populated automatically on your smart link page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Page Converts">
    Your page converts from "Pre-Save" buttons to "Stream Now" buttons with the correct platform links.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>The entire process is automatic. You do not need to log in, click anything, or copy-paste links from each platform. Fanaura does it all.</Info>

***

## Platforms Searched

Fanaura searches for your track across **all major streaming platforms**:

| Platform          | Type            | Notes                                          |
| ----------------- | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Spotify**       | Streaming       | The most-used platform globally                |
| **Apple Music**   | Streaming       | Strong in iOS/Apple ecosystem                  |
| **YouTube Music** | Streaming       | Tied to YouTube, massive reach                 |
| **Amazon Music**  | Streaming       | Popular with Prime subscribers                 |
| **Deezer**        | Streaming       | Popular in Europe, Brazil, and Africa          |
| **Tidal**         | Streaming       | High-fidelity audio, popular with audiophiles  |
| **Pandora**       | Streaming/Radio | Popular in the US                              |
| **SoundCloud**    | Streaming       | Strong indie/electronic community              |
| **Audiomack**     | Streaming       | Growing platform, strong in hip-hop and Africa |
| **iTunes Store**  | Purchase        | For fans who buy music digitally               |
| **YouTube**       | Video           | Music videos and audio uploads                 |

When a link is found on any of these platforms, it is automatically added to your smart link page.

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## The ISRC Is the Key

The entire system relies on your **ISRC (International Standard Recording Code)**. Here is why:

* Every recording in the world has a unique ISRC.
* When your distributor delivers your track to Spotify, Apple Music, etc., the ISRC travels with it.
* The link resolution service maintains a massive database that maps ISRCs to platform-specific URLs.
* Fanaura's link resolver queries your ISRC and gets back URLs for every platform that has your track.

<Warning>**No ISRC = no automatic link fetching.** If you do not have an ISRC in Fanaura, the system cannot search for your track. You would need to add streaming links manually.</Warning>

<Tip>Add your ISRC as soon as your distributor assigns it. Do not wait until release day. Having it in the system early means zero stress on launch day.</Tip>

For a full explanation of ISRCs, see [ISRC and UPC Explained](/assets/music/isrc-and-upc).

***

## Automatic Page Conversion

On release day, your smart link page undergoes an automatic transformation:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Before Release Day">
    * Page shows your artwork, song title, and artist name.
    * Buttons say **"Pre-Save on Spotify"**, **"Pre-Save on Apple Music"**, etc.
    * Clicking a button triggers the pre-save OAuth flow.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="After Release Day">
    * Page still shows your artwork, song title, and artist name.
    * Buttons change to **"Stream on Spotify"**, **"Listen on Apple Music"**, **"Play on YouTube Music"**, etc.
    * Clicking a button takes the fan directly to your track on that platform.
    * Additional platforms appear as links are discovered (Deezer, Tidal, Pandora, etc.).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

This conversion happens automatically based on your release date and time. You do not need to update anything manually.

***

## What If Links Are Not Found Immediately?

Sometimes a track goes live on platforms at slightly different times. Spotify might have it at midnight, but Apple Music might take a few hours. Here is what to know:

* **Fanaura checks periodically.** If a link is not found on the first search, Fanaura will check again later.
* **Links populate as they are found.** Your smart link page updates dynamically. If Spotify is found first, that button appears immediately. Apple Music gets added when it is found.
* **Most links are found within hours.** For major distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby), links typically appear within 1-6 hours of release.

<Tip>If it has been more than 24 hours and links are still missing, check that your ISRC is correct. A typo means the system is searching for the wrong track.</Tip>

***

## Manual Override

You always have full control over your streaming links. Automatic fetching is a convenience, not a requirement.

### Adding Links Manually

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Your Release">
    Navigate to **Assets > Music** and click on your release.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Streaming Links Section">
    Scroll to the **Streaming Links** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste Your Links">
    You will see a list of platforms, each with a URL input field. Paste the direct link to your track on each platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle Links On/Off">
    Enable or disable individual platform links using the toggle next to each one.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### When to Add Links Manually

* **You do not have an ISRC.** Manual links are the way to go.
* **A platform is not detected automatically.** Some smaller or newer platforms may not be found in our link resolver.
* **You want to link to a specific version.** Maybe you want to link to the music video on YouTube instead of the audio-only upload.
* **You want to add custom links.** Fanaura supports adding custom links beyond the standard streaming platforms — link to your merch store, your Patreon, a behind-the-scenes video, or anything else.

### Overriding Auto-Fetched Links

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Platform Link Field">
    Go to the platform's link field on your release management page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Replace the URL">
    Replace the auto-fetched URL with your preferred URL.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change Saves Automatically">
    The change saves automatically. Your manual edit takes priority over the auto-fetched link.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Custom Links

Beyond the standard streaming platforms, you can add **custom links** to your smart link page. These appear alongside your streaming buttons and can link to anything:

* A music video on YouTube
* A behind-the-scenes video
* A TikTok post
* Your Patreon or membership page
* A merch bundle
* A lyric video
* An interview or press feature

Custom links include:

* A **custom label** (what the button says)
* A **URL** (where it goes)
* An **auto-detected favicon** (Fanaura pulls the website's icon automatically)
* A **display order** (drag to reorder)
* An **enable/disable toggle**

<Tip>Custom links are a great way to make your smart link page a one-stop hub for everything related to your release — not just streaming.</Tip>

***

## Link Click Tracking

Every click on a streaming link is tracked and attributed. Here is what Fanaura records:

* **Which platform** was clicked (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
* **When** the click happened (timestamp)
* **Who** clicked it (if the fan is identified via email, phone, or prior interaction)
* **Where** they came from (referral source, if available)

This data appears in your release analytics and helps you understand:

* Which platforms your fans prefer
* How many fans are actually clicking through to stream
* The effectiveness of your promotional efforts

<Tip>If 80% of your clicks go to Spotify and only 5% to Tidal, that tells you where to focus your attention. Use platform breakdown data to make smart decisions about where to invest your promotion time.</Tip>

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## Button Actions

For each streaming platform link, you can configure the **button action** — what the button says. Options include:

| Action       | Example                                |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------- |
| **Stream**   | "Stream on Spotify"                    |
| **Listen**   | "Listen on Apple Music"                |
| **Pre-Save** | "Pre-Save on Spotify" (before release) |
| **Buy**      | "Buy on iTunes"                        |
| **Watch**    | "Watch on YouTube"                     |
| **Download** | "Download on Audiomack"                |

Fanaura sets sensible defaults, but you can customize these to match your preference.

***

## Reordering Links

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

  <Step title="Grab the Drag Handle">
    In the Streaming Links section, grab the **drag handle** next to any platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drag to Reorder">
    Drag it up or down to reorder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Order Saves Automatically">
    The order saves automatically. The top link gets the most prominent placement on your smart link page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>Most artists put Spotify first, followed by Apple Music. Put the platform where most of your fans listen at the top.</Tip>

***

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why are no links appearing on my release page?">
    Check these things in order:

    1. **Is your ISRC entered correctly?** Go to your release page and verify the ISRC. A single wrong character means the search will fail.
    2. **Has your release date passed?** Links are only fetched on or after your release date.
    3. **Is your music actually live on platforms?** Log into Spotify/Apple Music and search for your track. If it is not there yet, the link fetch cannot find it either.
    4. **Have you waited long enough?** Some platforms take a few hours to index new releases. Wait 6-12 hours before troubleshooting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I add links for a release that is not out yet?">
    Yes. You can manually add links at any time. For example, if you have a Spotify pre-save URL, you can add that as the Spotify link before release day.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do link clicks cost me anything?">
    No. Link tracking is included in your Fanaura plan. Click as much as you want.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can fans see which platforms I have linked?">
    Yes. Fans see a button for every enabled platform link on your smart link page. If you only have Spotify and Apple Music links, those are the only two buttons shown.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Music Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/assets/music/analytics">
    Understand your pre-save and streaming analytics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing Releases" icon="sliders" href="/assets/music/managing-releases">
    Edit links, artwork, and dates after creation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="ISRC and UPC Explained" icon="barcode" href="/assets/music/isrc-and-upc">
    Everything about the codes that power link fetching.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>