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What is an Artist ID and Why Do I Need One?

In today’s digital music landscape, having your songs on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon is essential. But did you know that every artist also has a unique Artist ID on each platform? At ANS Music, we help ensure your music gets to the right places — and understanding Artist IDs is a crucial part of that.

🎯 What is an Artist ID?

An Artist ID is a unique identifier assigned to an artist profile by each digital streaming platform (DSP). This ID ensures that music uploads are correctly linked to your existing artist profile, rather than being misattributed or creating duplicates.

Each DSP has its own system:

  • Spotify Artist ID: For linking to your artist profile on Spotify.
  • Apple Music Artist ID: Connects to your Apple Music artist page.
  • YouTube Artist Channel ID: Tied to your official artist channel.
  • Amazon Music Artist ID: Directs to your page on Amazon Music.
  • Deezer / Tidal / TikTok / Boomplay / etc. also have their own identifiers.

💡 At ANS Music, we use these Artist IDs when delivering your music to ensure it’s mapped accurately to your profile.

🧠 Why Do You Need an Artist ID?

Incorrect or missing artist IDs can lead to common issues such as:

  • Music appearing on the wrong artist profile.
  • Creation of duplicate or ghost artist profiles.
  • Loss of listeners due to confusion or broken links.
  • Difficulty accessing your own streaming analytics.

By providing the correct Artist ID during distribution, ANS Music can help:

  • Deliver music to the correct profile.
  • Maintain your stream and fan data.
  • Prevent profile duplication across platforms.
  • Ensure quicker publishing turnaround and verification.

🔍 How Can I Find My Artist IDs?

Most streaming platforms make it relatively easy to locate your Artist ID. Here’s how to find the most important ones:

✅ Spotify

  • Visit your Spotify artist page in a browser.
  • The Artist ID is the long string of numbers and letters at the end of the URL.
    • Example: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fxyZtHqK9sHDkzA45AbCD
    • The ID: 7fxyZtHqK9sHDkzA45AbCD

✅ Apple Music

  • Search for your artist name on Apple Music or iTunes.
  • Click on your artist profile.
  • Copy the URL, e.g., https://music.apple.com/us/artist/your-name/1555555555
    • The ID: 1555555555

✅ YouTube

  • Visit your Official Artist Channel (OAC).
  • Your channel ID is often in the format: UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Need help finding your Artist ID? Contact our support team at support@ansmusiclimited.com — we’ll guide you through it.

🚀 How ANS Music Uses Artist IDs in Distribution

When you submit a release via ANS Backstage, our platform allows you to:

  • Enter your Artist ID(s) for each DSP.
  • Confirm and validate artist pages.
  • Prevent mismatches and misrouting.
  • Get verified faster.

If you’re a new artist without any Artist IDs yet, ANS Music will create new profiles for you and provide you with your official IDs once your first release is published.

🛠️ Can I Claim or Edit My Artist Pages?

Yes! Most platforms allow artists to claim and customize their profiles. This helps you manage your brand and access real-time data:

After your first release through ANS Music, we’ll support you in claiming and verifying your artist accounts.

👋 Final Thoughts

Your Artist ID is like your digital identity — it ensures your music lives in the right place and is discoverable by fans. At ANS Music, we take great care to match your songs correctly and help you build a strong, professional presence across all platforms.

For any questions or help managing your Artist IDs, reach out to the ANS Music support team anytime. We’re here to support your music journey — from your first release to global recognition.