Spotify for Artists is the free tool that lets you claim and control your Spotify artist profile — your photo and bio, your stats, playlist pitching, and your verified checkmark. If your music is on Spotify and you haven't claimed your profile, you're leaving discovery, data, and credibility on the table. Here's how Indian artists set it up and use it.
How to claim your Spotify for Artists profile
- Release at least one song through a distributor so your artist profile exists on Spotify.
- Go to artists.spotify.com and request access to your profile.
- Verify you're the artist (Spotify confirms via your distributor or socials).
- Once approved, you get access — and the verified checkmark appears automatically.
What you can do with it
- Pitch songs to editorial playlists before release — see playlist pitching.
- See your stats — streams, monthly listeners, where your fans are, and which playlists drive plays.
- Customise your profile — artist image, header, bio, Artist Pick, and Spotify Canvas.
- Understand your audience — top cities and countries, useful for planning shows and ads.
Set up your profile properly
Add a sharp artist image, a clear bio, and an Artist Pick (pin your latest release). Use the data: if a city is over-indexing, lean into it; if a playlist is driving streams, thank the curator. Your profile is your home base — keep it current with every release. Pair it with Apple Music for Artists for the full picture.