How to Sign Up for Publishing

Overview

In this article, you will learn how to sign up for BeatStars Publishing, utilising the benefit from your paid Starter, Growth or Professional plan. Please see the following instructions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can create DRAFT song registrations in the Publishing Portal, but you can’t submit your songs until your Publishing application has been approved.

Step-by-step Guide:

1. Start on the Publishing page in your BeatStars Studio.
    
2. Read and accept the Publishing Services Agreement, then click "Begin my Publishing Journey".
    
3. On the first tab, you want to fill out your Basic Info, including your name, date of birth, address, etc then click the "Next" button to proceed.
   
    

4. On the PRO Info tab, if you already have a PRO, enter your IPI number and your PRO.
   
   If you do not have a PRO, you can apply for one for free by clicking "No" for "Are you a member of a PRO" then the checkbox for IMRO. Then click "Next".
   
   IMPORTANT NOTES:
   - If you already have a PRO, please do not apply for IMRO; otherwise, your application may be rejected. Instead, click "Yes" if you are a member of a PRO to enter your IPI number and PRO. 
   - If you're not sure what a PRO is, check out our help article here: What is a PRO?

   
    

5. On the Writer Info tab, answer the questions required for BeatStars (and IMRO if selected), then click "Next".

   IMPORTANT NOTES:
   - If you already have a PRO and are not registering for IMRO, some questions you see may be different. 
   - Adding profile links (Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud) can help us find and register your songs faster.

   
    

6. If you have not already verified your identity with Veriff, you will be asked to do so on the ID verification tab. For full instructions on Veriff, please see this article here: How to Verify Your Identity with Veriff
    
    
7. On the Review tab, you can review your full publishing agreement and sign the document. 
    
8. If you have signed up for IMRO as well, you will then be able to review that agreement and sign it. 
    
9. Your Publishing application will then be reviewed (up to 7 business days). While you wait, you can begin drafting your songs and submit them once approved.
    

Related Articles:
What is BeatStars Publishing and What do we do for our Members?
How to Add Your Tracks to BeatStars Publishing
What is an IPI number and how can I Find Mine?