Every platform, service and royalty type has a different reporting/payment schedule. For example, iTunes and YouTube report on a monthly basis whereas almost ALL of the Publishing royalties are accounted and paid out on a quarterly basis.

The majority of services report an entire month’s sales on a two-month delay. Meaning, if a sale of your music occurred in January, we would receive the reports in March.

TuStreams posts your sales and reports every month for all of the stores that provide reports in that given month.

In order to get paid, you’ll need to log into your account, click the balance section and request a payout. Users will be able withdraw their money on a monthly basis as long as they meet the minimum payment threshold ($100 USD), have selected their payment method and properly submitted their accounting information. If the minimum threshold is not met during a particular month, the balance will be carried forward to the subsequent month.

You can select your method of payment. TuStreams offers a variety of payment options such as Direct Deposits, Bank Transfers, International Wires & More!

Anyone who controls the rights to the content may sign up and distribute what they own. Copyright infringement is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly. The user is liable for all submissions and must own the rights associated to the content.

It depends on many factors, including how often your music is downloaded, played or streamed. The more people download and stream your music, the more you can earn from that content. It can take as little as two months or as long as 6+ months to see revenue. It primarily depends on the popularity of your content.

Every platform and store works on a different delivery schedule. Content can be available at different times depending on the platform. When uploading content, please allow at least 3-4 weeks in advance to ensure your content will be available on as many platforms as possible.

FREE! Unlike most self-service distribution platforms, TuStreams charges no up front or out-of-pocket costs to sign up and upload your releases. Of course, we do need to leave the lights on, so in consideration of our distribution services we take a small fee from the revenue generated: just fifteen percent (15%) of the Gross Receipts.

We only make money when you make money!

TuStreams distributes worldwide content to all of the major platforms/stores and many more!
Apple Music & iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Music, Google Play, 7digital, MediaNet, Akazoo, AWA, Deezer, iHeartRADIO, Claromusica (iMusica), WEYV, Napster, Saavn, Slacker, Tencent, TIDAL, Tesla, Yandex & More.

You can easily create an account by signing up through our website. Once you create an account you will be given access to our easy-to-use submission dashboard to start submitting content. Click here to sign up

If you ever forget your password, simply go to the login screen and click the “Forgot Password?” link and follow the instructions.

Yes! Our technology allows for Label capabilities and multiple artists can be ALL managed from one account.

This can be very complex if all differences were to be explained. To make it simple, think of "downloads" as purchasing MP3s while "streams" are playing music via online libraries.

For example, when you buy an MP3 on Google Play or iTunes, that is considered a "Download." Playing music on Spotify, YouTube, Pandora and iHeartRADIO are considered "Streams."

Both type of units can produce drastically different monetary values.

Yes! Our distribution services also includes SoundExchange royalty collections. SoundExchange pays out performance royalties & you can earn additional revenue as the sound recording copyright owner when content is played on a non-interactive digital source. (Make sure to ask one of our team members about Featured Artist royalties as well!)

Yes! We collect royalties on all YouTube products. Be sure to ask one of our team members the various ways we can collect the various YouTube revenues.

Yes! You will be able to distribute and make your music available on both Social Media Platforms. (Facebook Lip Sync and the Instagram Music feature)

If you make an error or realize there’s a mistake with your content, please use the contact form immediately and one of our team members will reach out to help you fix any issues the release may have. You can find and use the contact form here.

Note: There is no guarantee that all platforms and stores will make the requested changes.

Yes! We collect performance and mechanical royalties worldwide for any compositions you own/control. Please notify us via the contact form if you are interested in the Publishing Administration services that we offer. (We also assist with Sync Licenses.)

Once your account is created and you start to generate revenue, you will have access to a state-of-the-art reporting dashboard containing all of the streaming, download, data and revenue information associated to your content. You will also have the ability to download and export all of your reports.

Keep in mind, it can take up to 2-3 months to see any revenues as all services and platforms report on varying schedules and usually are delayed 2 months from the actual date of sales.

If you are uploading content for the first time and the material has never been released then you will not need ISRCs and we will create them for you free of charge.

If you are uploading and distributing content where the material has been previously released, then you will need to enter the ISRCs originally associated to the material. This is very important and can affect your revenues.

If you are uploading content for the first time and the material has never been released then you will not need UPCs and we will create them for you free of charge.

If you are uploading and distributing content where the material has been previously released, then you will need to enter the UPCs originally associated to the material. This is very important and can affect your revenues.

Yes! You will be able to select a pre-sale or pre-order option when submitting your content for distribution. (You must submit and choose a release date of at least 3-4 weeks in order to use this feature.)

Spotify for Artists empowers artists, labels, and distributors to get the most out of Spotify. Artists can better understand their audiences, personalize their profiles, promote their music, earn revenue, and build their fanbases.

If you run a label that has music on Spotify, you can now use Spotify for Artists to access a number of features —including album-level data across your entire catalog, custom date ranges, playlist pitching, Canvas upload, and more.

Labels will be able to add multiple people to their teams, and see a log of actions taken across their team in Spotify for Artists with a new Activity Page. Both artist and label teams will be able to make changes to an artist profile — whether it's updating a bio or sharing a playlist through Artist Pick.

If you've never used Spotify for Artists, you can check out the label onboarding guide here, and find out more about useful things you can do with the tools through these case studies.

To sign up to Spotify for Artists and get access to your catalog, you'll need a Spotify account and your work email address. If you're the first person from your organization to request access, you'll need the URIs of at least 3 tracks that you've previously delivered to Spotify. If your organization has already been set up with us, your request will go to your S4A Label Team's Admin. Head to artists.spotify.com/claim to get started.

It's important you are aware of the risks involved with artificial streaming.

For example - deceptive advertisements for illegitimate music promotion services: Third parties that promise playlist placements or a specific number of streams in exchange for compensation are likely using illegitimate practices without your knowledge. These services can threaten your hard work, resulting in the potential withholding of streams or royalties, or even complete removal of your catalog from streaming services.

Our streaming partners work diligently to ensure streams are legitimate, meaning they reflect genuine user listening intent. If a service finds that you (or a third party hired by you or on your behalf) have boosted play counts through any automated, deceptive, fraudulent or other invalid means (digital bots, “click farms”, payment for placement on playlists, etc.), the service may penalize you financially or even permanently remove your entire catalog.

If you're in the market for a music promotion service, make sure to do your research before you hire them. Here are some additional resources to help guide you:

• artists.spotify.com/artificial-streaming
• artists.spotify.com/help/article/third-party-services-that-guarantee-streams
• artists.spotify.com/blog/what-is-artificial-streaming-the-latest-episode-of-the-game-plan-explains

The fastest, most reliable way to update your Artist Name is to re-release your music as new products under the new name. Some important factors to consider:

• Apple Music does not permit Artist Name changes on existing releases.
• Platforms such as Spotify and Amazon Music do not guarantee Artist Name updates, and changes can take months to process.
• Changing an Artist Name on existing releases results in losing followers and monthly listeners on major platforms such as Spotify.
• Artist Name changes on existing releases complicate royalty tracking and registrations, often causing issues in reporting and payments.

Whether you're just starting out or have an established catalog and audience, changing your Artist Name is a major decision with consequences that should be considered carefully.

If you are certain you want to change your Artist Name, re-release your content as new products to avoid these issues.

TuStreams will remove all old versions once your releases are live. This approach will ensure your content appears accurately across platforms and maintain reliable tracking, reporting, and payments for your content.

For artists, labels, and managers looking to join TuStreams’ YouTube Music MCN to improve monetization opportunities, rights protection, and content performance.

1) What is an MCN? Why join?

A Multi-Channel Network (MCN) is a company that partners with a network of YouTube channels to manage and help manage their content, rights issues, and monetization. For music creators and labels, joining TuStreams’ MCN allows our team to directly manage content on your behalf and ensure issues are resolved quickly, earnings are maximized, and best practices are implemented alongside the most cutting-edge tools available to YouTube Creators.

2) Specific benefits you can expect as part of TuStreams’ MCN

• Content ID & Rights Ops: We centralize claiming in YouTube for your music and official music videos, and handle rights issues directly with YouTube.
• Issue Escalation: When needed, we coordinate with YouTube support to resolve invalid claims and rights conflicts, Official Artist Channel (OAC) merge issues, policy questions, and other edge cases.
• Analytics & Optimization: You will receive actionable guidance inside YouTube Studio as well as specific suggestions based on our team’s assessment of your content and channel.
• Consolidated Reporting: All of your YouTube earnings will appear alongside revenue from other platforms and DSPs in your TuStreams account.
• Ads & Subscriptions: Once your channel meets eligibility requirements and is approved by YouTube, you will receive a share of revenues from ads (pre/mid/post-roll, display, Shorts) as well as from YouTube Premium/Music revenue pools.
• Fan Funding: When your channel qualifies, you can also monetize via Super Chat, Super Thanks, and Channel Memberships.
• Commerce & Extras (Optional): If enabled and eligible, you can access the merch shelf, Shopping integrations, and Shorts audio/track-sampling monetization.

3) Who is eligible to apply?

To submit a successful application for TuStreams’ MCN, your YouTube channel will need to fulfill the following requirements:

• Good standing: No active Community Guidelines strikes; 2-Step Verification enabled on your associated Google account.
• Amount of music content: Most of the content published on your channel should contain original music and/or content related to your music.
• Music rights: You control (or are authorized to monetize) the master rights for your uploads, with documented licenses/permissions for use of any third-party content (samples, beats, visuals, etc.).
• Distribution history: At least 3 public videos featuring music you distribute through TuStreams.
• Channel activity & size (minimum for TuStreams review):
  • 500 subscribers + 3,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months
  • OR
  • 500 subscribers + 3,000,000 public Shorts views in the last 90 days
• Official Artist Channel (OAC) & monetization: If you successfully join our MCN, TuStreams can request and manage your OAC (and associated Topic Channel) for eligible artists. Eligibility requirements for OAC are the same as those needed to begin monetizing content. To qualify, you’ll need a minimum of:
  • 3 official TuStreams-distributed releases that are published on YouTube Music and your YouTube channel.
  • 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months
  • OR
  • 1,000 subscribers + 10,000,000 public Shorts views in the last 90 days

  For channels that do not join TuStreams’ MCN: as your distributor, we can facilitate any requests regarding your OAC (and associated Topic Channel) for eligible artists. However, our access and authority to expedite such requests is dramatically reduced for channels outside of our MCN, and can take up to 4-6 months per request. Channels in TuStreams’ MCN typically see completion in 30 days, if not sooner. If you meet the eligibility requirements above, we strongly recommend joining TuStreams’ YouTube MCN to expedite requests and unlock additional benefits. (See: Verifying a YouTube Official Artist Channel FAQ Section for more information.)

4) How to apply

1. Submit an application via your TuStreams dashboard
   Go to Earn More → YouTube MCN, answer the simple questionnaire, and submit any requested links or documents.
2. Pre-screen (3–5 business days typical)
   Our team will check your channel metrics, rights, and content. If anything is missing (e.g., unclear licenses, duplicate content), we’ll email you with next steps.
3. Grant TuStreams channel access
   If approved for final review, we’ll send a Permissions invite (from tustreamsiq@gmail.com) to your channel. You must accept this invitation before its expiration 30 days after receipt, ideally on the same day it’s sent to you.
4. Final review & network link
   After you accept, TuStreams completes a last check and then requests the network link with YouTube. We’ll email you when it’s done, or if YouTube asks for fixes first.

Typical timelines

Fast-track: ~7–10 business days (clean channel, docs ready)

Standard: ~2 weeks

Extended: up to 30 days (e.g., rights verification or duplicate-content cleanup)

Applying after rejection: You can reapply 90 days after fixing any issues cited by TuStreams and/or YouTube.

5) Common issues and delays (and how to fix them)

• Expired invitation → Write to support@tustreams.com to re-request your invitation. Accept quickly to avoid another expiration.
• Your channel already belongs to another MCN → Request unlink from your current MCN ASAP, as this process can take up to 30 additional days to complete.
• Non-original or unlicensed content → Remove or replace this content or provide proof of licenses/permissions. For review/reaction or remixed content, use your own footage/voice.
• Metadata and/or formatting issues → Thumbnails, titles, and metadata must be accurate and authentic. This information should correctly reflect the content it is tied to. Avoid misleading clickbait and tags.

6) Common reasons YouTube will deny a request

• Guideline breaches: Channel strikes or repeated policy warnings.
• Reused/duplicate: Copied or repurposed content with little original value.
• Artificial growth: Fake or purchased subs/views.
• Unclear rights: Content without proof of ownership/permission samples, covers, beats.
• Spamming/scamming: Misleading titles, thumbnails, links, or metadata.

7) Application checklist

• No active strikes; 2-Step Verification on
• Secured content rights (masters + any third-party licenses documented)
• 3+ public videos featuring music distributed via TuStreams
• Minimums for TuStreams MCN eligibility:
  • 500 subs + 3K public watch hrs in the past 12 months
  • OR
  • 500 subs + 3M public Shorts views in the past 90 days
• Minimums for OAC & monetization eligibility:
  • 1K subs + 4K public watch hrs in the past 12 months
  • OR
  • 1K subs + 10M public Shorts views in the past 90 days
• Thumbnails/titles are honest accurate representations of your content (no clickbait)
• Accept TuStreams’ permissions invite right away

Ready to apply? Submit your application through your TuStreams dashboard (via Earn More → YouTube MCN in your navigation menu). If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to us at support@tustreams.com.

8) Common questions

What terms must I agree to in order to join TuStreams’ MCN?
Each channel that joins TuStreams’ MCN is committed to remaining linked to TuStreams’ MCN for an initial 18-month term (as of the date YouTube’s formal invitation to link that channel to TuStreams’ MCN is accepted), followed by automatic 12-month renewals, unless TuStreams receives written notice of non-renewal at least 90 days before the then-current term ends. By joining our MCN, all corresponding rights and permissions are conferred to TuStreams as defined by YouTube (read more here).

Do I keep control of my channel?
Yes. You keep upload rights and creative control. TuStreams gets the permissions needed to manage monetization and rights issues.

What if I want to leave the MCN?
A channel may unlink from TuStreams’ MCN at the end of any given term as described above (see: What terms must I agree to in order to join TuStreams’ MCN?), if TuStreams receives written notice of non-renewal for that channel at least 90 days before the then-current term ends. Any timely non-renewal is effective only at the end of that term.

Why does TuStreams “claim” my own videos?
This is how TuStreams is able to track and monetize uses of your music across YouTube. Claims on your content by TuStreams should be expected as part of our administrative role as your YouTube MCN.

Where can I see my YouTube Earnings?
Your YouTube earnings are reported with your other platforms in your TuStreams dashboard analytics, statements, and detailed reports.

What does YouTube require for ad-revenue sharing (monetization)?
To share ad revenue, YouTube currently requires 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 public watch hours (12 months) or 10,000,000 Shorts views (90 days), plus policy compliance. (TuStreams can help you work toward this.)

Can you help me request and/or manage my Official Artist Channel (OAC)?
Yes, if you successfully join our MCN, and meet eligibility requirements for monetization, as well as at least 3 official TuStreams-distributed releases that are live on YouTube Music and your YouTube channel. See Section #3 - OAC & Monetization for more information.

Please Note: For channels not in TuStreams' YouTube MCN, Official Artist Channel (OAC) and Topic-Channel requests take significantly longer: up to 4-6 months per request. Channels in TuStreams' MCN typically see completion in 30 days, if not sooner. If you meet the eligibility requirements below, we strongly recommend joining TuStreams' YouTube MCN (See: Joining the TuStreams YouTube MCN FAQ Section above) to expedite requests and unlock additional benefits.

If you choose to proceed without joining TuStreams' MCN, ensure your channel meets all eligibility requirements below before submitting your request.

Key Eligibility Requirements:

• Good standing: No active Community Guidelines strikes; 2-Step Verification enabled on your associated Google account.
• Amount of music content: Most of the content published on your channel should contain original music and/or content related to your music.
• Music rights: You control (or are authorized to monetize) the master rights for your uploads, with documented licenses/permissions for use of any third-party content (samples, beats, visuals, etc.).
• Distribution history: At least 3 public videos featuring music you distribute through TuStreams.
• Channel activity & size:
  • 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months
  • OR
  • 1,000 subscribers + 10,000,000 public Shorts views in the last 90 days
• Transparent content: Thumbnails, titles, and metadata accurately reflect the content they are tied to. Misleading clickbait and false tags will be rejected.

For further assistance, or help joining TuStreams' YouTube MCN, please contact support@tustreams.com.