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# Streaming Platforms

> All 9+ streaming platforms supported for presaves and smart links, including how platform detection works and how to manage streaming links for your releases.

Your fans do not all use the same streaming service. Some are on Spotify, others on Apple Music, and plenty use YouTube Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, or other platforms. Fanaura supports 9+ digital streaming platforms (DSPs) for presaves and smart links, ensuring every fan can engage with your music on the platform they prefer.

## Supported Platforms

### Presave-Enabled Platforms (9 DSPs)

These platforms support presave functionality -- fans can authorize Fanaura to save your music to their library on release day:

| Platform          | Presave Method             | Notes                                        |
| ----------------- | -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Spotify**       | OAuth (saves to library)   | Full OAuth authorization with streaming data |
| **Apple Music**   | MusicKit (adds to library) | Requires active Apple Music subscription     |
| **YouTube Music** | Save to library            | Via YouTube/Google authorization             |
| **Amazon Music**  | Save to library            | Via Amazon authorization                     |
| **Tidal**         | Save to library            | Via Tidal authorization                      |
| **Deezer**        | Save to library            | Via Deezer authorization                     |
| **Pandora**       | Save to library            | Via Pandora authorization                    |
| **SoundCloud**    | Save to library            | Via SoundCloud authorization                 |
| **Audiomack**     | Save to library            | Via Audiomack authorization                  |

### Additional Platforms for Streaming Links

Beyond the 9 presave platforms, Fanaura also supports direct links to:

| Platform         | Type                               |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **iTunes Store** | Purchase (download)                |
| **YouTube**      | Video (music videos, lyric videos) |

These platforms do not support presaves but can be included on your smart links as "Stream Now" or "Watch Now" buttons after your release is live.

## How Platform Links Work

The behavior of your smart link changes based on where you are in your release timeline:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Before Release">
    When your music has not been released yet:

    1. Fans visit your smart link.
    2. They see your artwork, song title, and release date.
    3. **Presave buttons** appear for the platforms you have enabled (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).
    4. Fans click their preferred platform and authorize the presave.
    5. No streaming links are shown because the song is not yet available.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="On Release Day">
    When your release date arrives:

    1. Fanaura uses your song's **ISRC** to search across all platforms.
    2. It queries the **link resolution service** .
    3. Direct links are returned to your song on every platform where it is available.
    4. Fanaura automatically updates your smart link with these streaming links.
    5. Presave buttons are replaced with **"Stream Now"** buttons.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="After Release">
    Once your song is live:

    1. Fans visit your smart link.
    2. They see "Stream Now" buttons for every platform where your song is available.
    3. Clicking a button takes them directly to your song on that platform.
    4. Every click is tracked and attributed to the fan's profile.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## The ISRC Connection

<Info>
  The **ISRC (International Standard Recording Code)** is the key that makes automatic platform detection work. Every professionally distributed song receives an ISRC from your distributor. It is a unique identifier, like a fingerprint for your recording.
</Info>

When you enter your ISRC in Fanaura, it can search for your song across all platforms simultaneously. Without an ISRC, Fanaura cannot automatically find your song on release day -- you would need to add links manually.

### Where to Find Your ISRC

* Your music distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, AWAL, etc.) provides the ISRC after you upload your release.
* It looks like this: `USRC12345678`
* You can also find it on Spotify for Artists under the song details.

<Tip>
  Enter your ISRC in Fanaura as early as possible -- ideally when you first create the music asset. This ensures automatic platform detection is ready to go on release day.
</Tip>

## Platform-Specific Features

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Spotify">
    * **OAuth presave**: Full authorization flow where Fanaura saves the song to the fan's library.
    * **Streaming data**: Track presave-to-stream conversion rates.
    * **Metadata**: Auto-fill song info from the Spotify catalog.
    * **No artist account needed**: Fans use their own Spotify accounts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Apple Music">
    * **MusicKit presave**: Authorization to add the song to the fan's library.
    * **Subscription required**: Fans need an active Apple Music subscription.
    * **Broad device support**: Works on iOS, Mac, Android, and web.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="YouTube Music">
    * **Library save**: Fans can save your song to their YouTube Music library.
    * **Google integration**: Uses the fan's Google account for authorization.
    * **Video connection**: If you have a music video on YouTube, the streaming link can point to YouTube Music while the video link points to the YouTube video.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Amazon Music">
    * **Library save**: Adds your song to the fan's Amazon Music library.
    * **Amazon account**: Uses the fan's existing Amazon account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tidal">
    * **Library save**: Adds your song to the fan's Tidal library.
    * **Hi-Fi audio**: Tidal is popular with audiophiles who value high-quality streaming.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Deezer">
    * **Library save**: Adds your song to the fan's Deezer library.
    * **Strong in Europe**: Deezer has a significant user base in France and other European markets.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pandora">
    * **Library save**: Adds your song to the fan's Pandora collection.
    * **US-focused**: Pandora's user base is primarily in the United States.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="SoundCloud">
    * **Library save**: Fans can save your track on SoundCloud.
    * **Independent artist focus**: SoundCloud is popular with independent and emerging artists.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Audiomack">
    * **Library save**: Fans can save your music on Audiomack.
    * **Hip-hop and R\&B**: Audiomack has a strong user base in hip-hop, R\&B, and Afrobeats communities.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Click Tracking

Every platform click on your smart link is tracked and attributed:

* **Which platform**: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.
* **Which fan**: The fan who clicked (if they provided their data).
* **When**: Timestamp of the click.
* **From where**: Geographic location of the click.

<Tip>
  This data lets you understand which platforms your fans prefer (maybe 60% Spotify, 25% Apple Music, 15% other), geographic platform preferences, and engagement patterns over time.
</Tip>

## Manual Override

While automatic platform detection via ISRC works for most cases, you always have manual control.

### Adding Links Manually

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Asset">
    Open the music asset in Fanaura.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Platform Links">
    Go to the **Platform Links** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Link">
    Click **Add Link**, select the platform, and paste the direct URL to your song on that platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save. The link is now live on your smart link.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### When to Use Manual Override

<Note>
  Use manual override when:

  * Your distributor provides links before automatic detection
  * A platform link is missed by automatic detection
  * You want to link to a specific playlist, album page, or video
  * You have non-standard releases (DJ mixes, podcasts)
</Note>

### Editing Automatically Detected Links

If an automatically detected link is incorrect (pointing to a different version of the song, for example):

1. Open the music asset.
2. Find the platform link you want to change.
3. Click **Edit** and replace the URL with the correct one.
4. Save.

Manual edits take priority over automatically detected links.

## Choosing Which Platforms to Display

You do not have to show every platform on your smart link. If your audience is primarily on Spotify and Apple Music, you might only want to show those two:

1. Open the music asset.
2. Go to the **Platform Settings** section.
3. Enable or disable individual platforms.
4. Only enabled platforms appear on your smart link.

<Tip>
  Showing fewer platforms creates a cleaner, less overwhelming experience for fans. However, showing more platforms ensures no fan is left out. Find the balance that works for your audience.
</Tip>

## Best Practices

<Tip>
  **Enter your ISRC early.** As soon as your distributor gives you the ISRC, add it to your Fanaura music asset. This enables automatic platform detection on release day.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Enable all major platforms for presaves.** Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music cover the vast majority of fans. Add others based on your audience.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  **Check links after release.** On release day, verify that all platform links are correct by clicking through each one. If any are wrong, use manual override.
</Warning>

<Note>
  **Track platform preferences.** Over multiple releases, you will see which platforms your fans prefer. Use this data to prioritize your marketing efforts.
</Note>

<Tip>
  **Include YouTube for music videos.** If you have a music video, add a YouTube link alongside your streaming links. Fans who prefer watching over listening will appreciate the option.
</Tip>

## What Happens Next

When you create a music asset in Fanaura and set a release date:

1. Presave buttons appear automatically for your enabled platforms.
2. Fans presave on their platform of choice.
3. On release day, Fanaura executes presaves and detects streaming links via ISRC.
4. Your smart link seamlessly transitions from presave to streaming mode.
5. Every click is tracked, giving you valuable insight into how fans engage with your music.