Publishing
Learn about how BeatStars and Sony Music Publishing are partnering to provide publishing services to the global BeatStars community of writers, producers, and artists.
Getting Started with Publishing
Join BeatStars Publishing, register and claim tracks, and understand how your deal works.
- How to Sign Up for Publishing
- What Documents Can I Upload For Publishing Registrations?
- How Do Publishing Track Claims Work?
- How Do I Use Suggested Tracks And Credits In Publishing?
- Why is there an evaluation period for my BeatStars Publishing track?
- Did I Miss out on Royalties for Songs that have Been Out for a While?
Publishing Terminology
Key terms and definitions for BeatStars Publishing
- Publishing Contract Deal Terms FAQs
- Performing Rights Organization (PRO) FAQs
- Tax Statement FAQs
- What Is An IPI Number And How Can I Find Mine?
- What is a PRO Publishing Entity?
- What is my Publishing Designee Line?
Sony SCORE
Cash out from Sony SCORE and see what happens to your SCORE balance if a deal ends.
- What Happens if I Terminate my Deal or am Terminated and I Still have Money in my SCORE Account?
- Why can’t I select Cash Out in Sony SCORE?
Beat ID
Find out what Beat ID is, how to use it to track your copyrights, and how to cancel it.
- How Do I Cancel Beat ID Tracking?
- What is Beat ID?
- How do I use Beat ID?
- Where can Beat ID find my copyrights?
- Where Can I Find The Copies That Beat ID Has Identified For Me?
- What Are The Different Match Types That Beat ID Can Detect?
Royalty Earnings
See when publishing royalties are paid out and when to expect them after registration.
- When are the Publishing Royalty Payout Periods?
- When do I Receive Royalties after my Song is Registered? (Publishing)
Wallet Payouts
Verify your identity, add a bank or PayPal account, and withdraw your royalty balance.
- How Do I Add My Bank or PayPal Account to Withdraw My Royalties?
- How to Verify Your Identity with Veriff
- Where can I find my Available Balance for Withdrawal?
Troubleshooting
Find out why a publishing track submission was rejected and what to do next.
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