How to Fix Spotify Artist Profile Issues (Wrong Music, Name, More)

How to Fix Spotify Artist Profile Issues

Most Spotify artist profile problems are fixed in one of two places. If music is mixed up between artists, use the content mismatch form in Spotify for Artists. If anything in the music's metadata is wrong (artist name, titles, artwork, credits, release date), ask your distributor or label to send Spotify an update. Spotify can't edit metadata by hand.

That second point trips up a lot of artists. Spotify says plainly that it shows music "according to the metadata sent to us," so emailing Spotify about a typo in a song title won't work. This guide walks through the common problems, who can fix each one, and how to stop them from happening again. Everything here comes from Spotify's own Spotify for Artists support site and distributor help pages.

Key Takeaways

• Your profile is created automatically when your first release goes live. You can't create one yourself.
• Music on the wrong profile: fill out the content mismatch form. Spotify says it usually fixes these within a few days.
• Wrong name, title, artwork, credits, or release date: your distributor or label must send a metadata update.
• Changing your artist name also goes through your distributor, who requests the change with Spotify's Content Operations team.
• Re-uploading a track doesn't have to reset its play count if the audio and metadata match the old version (Spotify calls this track-linking).
• Spotify needs 5 business days to get new music live. Deliver late and your release may show up late.
• Prevent repeats by keeping your artist name spelled the same way on every release and giving your distributor your Spotify artist link.

Who fixes which Spotify profile problem?

Spotify fixes profile mix-ups and profile content you control in Spotify for Artists. Your distributor fixes everything that comes from release metadata. Use this table to find the right path before you contact anyone.

Why is my music on another artist's Spotify profile?

Usually because your artist name matches, or nearly matches, an artist already on Spotify, and the release was mapped to their profile. Spotify's mix-up help page covers three versions of the same problem: your music on someone else's profile, someone else's music on yours, and your catalog split across several profiles.

How to fix music on the wrong profile

1. Log in to Spotify for Artists. If you don't have access yet, request it here first (see the access section below).
2. Open the content mismatch form.
3. Choose the problem. Options include music of yours on another profile, or another artist's release on your profile.
4. Identify the release and the correct profile. Have the release name and both profile links ready.
5. Submit and wait. Spotify says it will email you when it's fixed, "usually within a few days."

If the form isn't working, Spotify links a support contact form from the same page. You can also report a mismatch before a release goes live, using the unreleased music view in Spotify for Artists.

Can my distributor fix a profile mix-up?

Yes. Spotify says its preferred and recommended distributors can help correct mix-ups. Spotify names CD Baby, DistroKid, EmuBands, iGroove, Record Union, and Vydia on its help page, and points to its full list of preferred providers. Spotify notes these distributors also let you deliver music with a specified artist ID, which helps keep future releases on the right profile.

How do I stop it from happening again?

Give your distributor your exact Spotify artist link on every release, and spell your name identically every time. Your artist link is the share link to your profile (it starts with open.spotify.com/artist/). Spotify's metadata guidelines ask you to keep the spelling and formatting of artist names consistent "from one release to the next," including punctuation, abbreviations, and acronyms. A stray capital letter or missing period can be enough to create a second profile.

If you share a name with an established artist, think about a distinct variation before your first release. It's much easier than untangling profiles later.

How do I change my artist name on Spotify?

You can't change it yourself. Your distributor or label has to request it. According to Spotify's name change article, the process is:

1. Ask your label or distributor to request a name change with Spotify's Content Operations team.
2. Once Content Operations confirms, your distributor redelivers the metadata for each release with the new name.

Ask your distributor how they handle it before you announce a rebrand. Note that if you also distribute through a second service (for example, a separate one for TikTok), every service needs to deliver the new name.

How do I fix a wrong song title, artwork, or credits on Spotify?

Contact your distributor and ask it to send a metadata update. Spotify's metadata article lists what only your label or distributor can fix:

• Artist name
• Release title
• Artwork
• Live date and release date
• Track order
• Country availability
• Explicit lyric tags
• Your role on the music (main artist, featured artist, or remixer)
• Credits

Most distributors have an "edit release" option in their dashboard. Some changes go through as an edit, and others need the release taken down and re-uploaded.

Will I lose my streams if I re-upload a song?

Not if the new version matches the old one. Spotify's re-uploading article says you can keep your play count through track-linking. The audio and metadata of the old and new versions need to be the same, including duration, title, and artist name.

To check that it worked, open the Spotify desktop app, go to your artist profile, and compare the play count next to the song. If the counts match, the tracks linked. Spotify adds a tip: widen the app window if you can't see play counts.

Keep the same ISRC (the unique code assigned to each recording) when you re-upload. Your distributor should let you enter the existing code.

What if I didn't upload the music?

Contact whoever delivered it. Spotify says the data source is listed at the bottom of a release's credits. If a featured artist's distributor delivered the song, that distributor has to send the fix.

Why isn't my music live on Spotify yet?

Spotify needs 5 business days to get new music live. Spotify's release day article says music delivered within 5 business days of the release date might not go live until a few days later. If your distributor delivered more than 5 business days ahead and the release still isn't up, contact the distributor.

Separately, Spotify's metadata guidelines recommend setting your live date at least 7 days in the future so you have time to pitch an unreleased song to Spotify's editors. In practice, upload weeks ahead. Our guide to getting playlisted on Spotify explains why that matters.

Why are some tracks missing from my release?

Usually a rights or delivery problem that only your distributor can see. Spotify's missing tracks article tells artists to contact their label or distributor, since they'll have more information. On the distributor side, Spotify mentions missing track-level rights and audio encoding errors as things to check.

How do I get access to my Spotify artist profile?

Request access through Spotify for Artists once your music is live. Spotify's access article explains the options:

• Claim the profile yourself. Add a link to your website or social channels to verify your identity. Spotify reviews requests manually, so approval can take a few days.
• Get instant access through a distributor. If you deliver through a preferred provider, you get access automatically when you submit the request.
• Get invited. If someone already claimed the profile, such as a manager or bandmate, the team's Admin has to invite you. You can't request to join a claimed team.
• Claim before your first release. Ask your distributor for your artist link or URI, then contact Spotify with that link and the UPC or EAN of the upcoming release.

Only one claim request can be active per profile at a time. If someone else's request is pending, you'll have to wait until it's reviewed.

What if I can't log in to Spotify for Artists?

Make sure you're using the same personal Spotify account you claimed the profile with. Spotify's login article says that being asked to claim your profile again often means you're logged in to a different Spotify account. Try other email addresses, password reset, or the phone, Facebook, Apple, or Google login options. If you can't recover the account, create a new one and ask another Admin to invite it. If you were the only Admin, contact Spotify.

What happened to the blue verified checkmark?

Spotify replaced it. Starting January 28, 2026, Spotify began moving the "Verified Artist" checkmark to a Registered Artist label in the About section, meaning the profile is claimed and managed in Spotify for Artists. Spotify says the change doesn't affect visibility, discovery, royalties, or tools.

There's now a separate Verified by Spotify badge with stricter criteria. Examples Spotify gives include at least 10,000 monthly active listeners over a consecutive 3-month period, at least 1,000 followers, following platform rules, and public signs of authenticity like linked socials, concert dates, or merch. Meeting the criteria doesn't guarantee the badge, since reviews happen on a rolling basis.

How do I fix my Spotify profile picture or header?

Update it in Spotify for Artists, and give search results up to 72 hours to change. These are profile settings you control. Spotify's image article covers where each one appears:

Sizes come from Spotify's artist image guidelines, which also allow .jpeg, .png, or .gif up to 20MB. Images shouldn't include text, advertising, busy backgrounds, or tour and release promotion.

Spotify says your search image can take up to 72 hours to update. If it doesn't, restart the app a few times, since it may be cached. If you have no avatar, Spotify shows your latest release artwork instead. You also can't update the header from a mobile browser or the Spotify for Artists mobile app, so use a computer.

Can I change who appears in "Fans Also Like"?

No. Spotify builds it from your fans' listening habits, and you can't edit it. Spotify's Fans Also Like article says more data makes it better. To help, encourage fans to listen, save, and playlist your music, and post artist playlists with descriptive titles that include your music and similar artists. This matters most for newer artists whose profiles don't have much data yet.

Spotify profile troubleshooting checklist

• Confirmed whether the problem is a mix-up (Spotify) or metadata (distributor)
• Logged in to Spotify for Artists with the right personal account
• Submitted the content mismatch form for any wrong-profile releases
• Asked the distributor for a metadata update for name, title, artwork, or credit errors
• Kept the same audio, title, duration, artist name, and ISRC on any re-upload
• Given your distributor your Spotify artist link for future releases
• Spelled your artist name identically everywhere
• Set future release dates well beyond the 5-business-day delivery window
• Updated your avatar, header, bio, and gallery yourself

Put these checks on your release day checklist so you catch problems before fans do.

FAQ

Can Spotify change my song title or artist name directly?

No. Spotify displays music exactly as your distributor or label delivers it. Your distributor must send updated metadata, and artist name changes also need approval from Spotify's Content Operations team.

How long does Spotify take to fix music on the wrong profile?

Spotify says it usually fixes content mismatch reports within a few days and emails you when it's done.

Can I create a Spotify artist profile before I release music?

No. Spotify creates the profile automatically when your first release is delivered. You can claim it before release day by getting your artist link from your distributor and contacting Spotify with that link and the release's UPC or EAN.

Do I need Spotify for Artists to fix a wrong-profile problem?

The content mismatch form requires Spotify for Artists access, so claim your profile first. Your distributor can also help if it's one of Spotify's preferred or recommended providers.

Will deleting and re-uploading a song lose my play count?

It doesn't have to. Spotify's track-linking keeps the count if the old and new versions have the same audio and metadata, including duration, title, and artist name.

Why does my profile show the wrong photo in search?

Spotify uses your avatar in search results, and the update can take up to 72 hours. If you never added an avatar, it shows your latest release artwork.

Can I remove an artist from my Fans Also Like section?

No. It's generated automatically from listening data. More listening activity and well-made artist playlists help it improve over time.

Related Guides

• How to Get Your Music on Spotify
• How to Get Playlisted on Spotify
• How to Add Lyrics to Spotify
• Free Music Release Day Checklist