How To Upload Music To TikTok

[@CharlesCleyn]

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[@RonEasy]

how can I show my own tracks in my own tiktok profile?

[@hphilsonphavwa6211]

Which one is the free music distributor

[@sad4u.485]

i wanted to know how to put a song in the middile of the video without making that song my own

[@annemarjorie]

Hi , thank you for sharing! When the music is indexed by tiktok , is the artist able to monetize the streamings?

[@coreyanderson5563]

I come here for help on editing audio. Instead I git bored outta my fukin mind

[@changenoways9555]

Video starts at 1:03

[@MemosaOfficial]

Thanks man much appreciated

[@HaleemKash-pi9fb]

love u

[@candymogapi]

thanks bro

[@danaxford3166]

You look like nikola jokic

[@5mAni1]

He do 😂😭😭😂

[@Zekyo1]

That’s crazy

[@Zekyo1]

He really does

[@Lopez_Brothers]

😂 I looked him up.. he does 😃

[@1kchrissf415]

He looks like Wentworth Miller

[@SingYourselfWell]

How can I upload just an audio file I recorded of my music and use it as my music for a new video I'm creating?? or do I have to create a video of my audio first??? But how? It's something I had recorded years ago with several musicians. Thank you, Charles!

[@th3n33f]

First :D Great content by the way. Already learnt useful stuff from your other videos!

[@Emma-zv5ph]

Like we used to! Like we used to! Watching the world go by! 🙂

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes Emma! That means a lot!

[@aprilburns9203]

My question is if I use a music distributor and set a release date can I go right away to use my sound? Do I have to wait 4 weeks? I'm impatient. I want to use my sound now but I want to go through the distributor. Can I do that? What's the wait for?

[@AntoniaMaria-xi9uf]

Very Helpful... I have a great game song. But I'm so lost when it comes to this technology 📱 😆. Beautiful music 🎧 you have

[@Torrment]

I know this is super late to the punch, so apologies, I’m just doing some research before I start up my music Tiktok. Is it possible to add music later in the actual video? As in, regular voice-over, and then adding the sound toward the tail-end of the video?

[@andreaponzano]

Great video! What about if I want to upload directly on tiktok before the relise date (just in order to create a bit of expectation before relise)? What happens after the actual relise and ufficial distribution on tiktok? Will there be twice the same on tiktok? One uploaded by me in advance and the other by the distributor? And how is that suoposed to be managed? Thank you

[@RandomButBeautiful]

exact same question here!! Also will streaming royalties be generated

[@OfficialBigDawgKel]

I have my music on the tik tok platform but how do you use it in a ad promotion because its telling me its copyright

[@thequits3987]

I keep trying this but it keeps muting my music for Copyright infringement.. I am the owner of the Copyright... Soooo. Now what do I do... Is it because I'm using a KZbin video ?

[@mlrdmn]

Resolved ?

[@mlrdmn]

No reply ?

[@cunninghamwendell]

@@mlrdmn no.

[@cunninghamwendell]

@@mlrdmn No. I cannot find a way to add my own music video

[@mlrdmn]

What’s wrong with this guy ? Giving such great ‘advice’ but doesn’t reply to the comments…

[@jjmmusicc]

Please help, after I upload a video no sound becomes available on the video to use?

[@c.o.d.yofficial5892]

Thanks man really helped me out I appreciate it!!

[@Kyda1ffari94]

I really value this information, came in handy. Thank you!.

[@officialdeamo]

when i do it via the first method my vid gets a instant copyright claim due to me having it on all music digital platforms already, please help me get around this

[@jstdarwn]

AHAHHAHAHA I'm very sorry to myself cause I really don't know how to use TikTok btw thanks for this, really love it

[@Lizzybirds40]

The problem is content id with distribution. One minute they telling my friend some tracks can’t be accepted then others they are accepted and the all sounds are from the same packs. However it seems mainly to be vocals. So why is that you can use non exclusive drums, synths etc but not the vocals that came in the same pack?

[@cheveznyc]

That Please courtesy got my subscribe... And thank you for the info.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Carlos :)

[@chester8486]

Hmm, I'm looking for a specific scenario and it seems like no one is taking about it. So I want to add a specific song (let's say Imagine Dragons - Enemy, just as an example) but when I go to Tiktok, upload my video, then search for that specific song to go with my video, Tiktok is giving me only 1 minute of it BUT not the part that I want. When I create my video I'm editing it with a specific part of a song in mind. For example when I'm revealing something would be awesome to sync with a specific drop from the song. Now, I've noticed other tiktok'ers that ARE using the same song from Tiktok's library, but their video is perfectly synced with the music and the part they are using is not available in tiktok's library. This only means they have edited the video on their end with music included and they fully uploaded the video + the song. Normally, this will fall in the category of using your own music and on the bottom right corner your picture of a vinil should appear, but no, it shows up as official Imagine Dragons music. How are they doing that? It's really important for me to respect the guidelines but at the same time to create qualitative content. Lastly, videos that are using official tiktok music have more chance of getting discovered by the algorithm... If anyone can answer, would be highly appreciated!!!

[@malungayesemusic]

This is really helpful thank you!

[@_ivanalejandro10]

Does anyone know why mine it says commercial sounds and it don’t let me add any song?

[@yukeemusic]

is there an option to upload it officially to TikTok before the official release date so that the official indexed sound can be used on promotion vids before the actual release?

[@prod.thekidcarter]

i would just upload a part of ut then realese full when its out

[@stanunproblematic2546]

@@prod.thekidcarterhow do you do that

[@TezForeignGaming]

The you really helped me I earned a sub

[@stephansnow7777]

Thanks man. Is there a reason not to go with distro kid?

[@Qcezq]

Ty

[@itsBROOK1E]

Question - my music was distributed through distrokid. I made a video with my song and it says I can’t promote it because the video contains “copyrighted music”. Other friends are having issues now. Idk if something changed in 2024

[@azizcycle6166]

Do you have to submit music for digital distro to get it on TikTok?

[@doziermuzic]

Thank you, had anything changed since the making of this vid?

[@over-50entrepreneur007]

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[@nealstep]

Thanks Charles great information

[@aprilburns9203]

If I use the first method without the distributor can I still make money off the sound being used by others?

[@djla5427]

So helpful. Thank you so much Charles!!

[@9one824]

Can I also upload songs to TikTok before uploading to other platforms like spotify?

[@eniyeikporo]

I think it's best you upload to other platforms first. This is because, when they hear your beautiful song on tiktok, they go along to hear them in Spotify and other platforms. And from there, it's easier for you to check your dashboard on these distributors to monitor your streams and how the song is doing .❤🙏🙌

[@ClipzCollective]

When you upload music to tiktok does it let you choose the duration of a certain part of song??

[@LouisePhelan-s7g]

When I upload my video ,I type in " Shania twain" and it comes up with singers I've never heard of and it's the same with any song I type,.I click on my sound and it comes up commercial sounds..help

[@twhymongolia7382]

Thanks for infos. Can I post cover songs on Tiktok without copyright violations?

[@CharlesCleyn]

hey man, I'm pretty sure you can post whatever you want on tiktok if it's the background,

[@lessthanperfectproductions9471]

Original song does not copyright it ?

[@willmorgan6481]

Great video! I am a bedroom DJ who likes to make mixes for reels. Do the same rules apply as I purchase the music I mix? Also, will TikTok pay you for uploading your music?

[@superkidclubandthislittlelight]

I believe it only counts when people make videos using your sound, after a lot of uploads!

[@superkidclubandthislittlelight]

Awesome video, thanks! Can you advise please - once we upload a video with our sound, how do you set the song/sound to be available publicly?

[@CharlesCleyn]

you're welcome! it's available public right away once you upload. Here's some more info here: www.charlescleyn.com/blog/how-to-upload-music-to-tiktok

[@tydoworld4904]

Hey Charles thanks for the video. I have a question, would you say that a huge advantage with going the distributor route would be that if people on Tiktok see how viral a song is with trends that they could actually find the song easier than if the artists had their song / audio file uploaded through video from their camera roll? Like if I wanted to find the song on Tiktok and listen to the full version I couldn’t do that right ? Unless it’s actually in the index？If I went the first route (not using the music distributor) could I title the audio with the actual song name and my artist name? So when it’s used by other people they can know the full song and potentially find the full track on KZbin by searching . Thanks for reading hope you can help out !

[@officialdeamo]

very good question man, i want to know the same thing, because when i do it via the first method my vid gets a instant copyright claim due to me having it on all music digital platforms already, please help me get around this

[@Davison256]

Anyone in 2025 here😊

[@johnnyavina344]

That is so funny 😂

[@johnnyavina344]

Me

[@manoahmuziq]

Am here😂

[@Davison256]

@@manoahmuziq to watch a video of 3 years ago😂

[@Davison256]

@@manoahmuziq happy new year fam

[@renzochop]

Thanks 🙏🏽 this helps me a lot

[@rongstarofficial]

Sir My music not show but why on TikTok apss please reply Your sound show when , love from Bangladesh

[@VShonSummons03]

Do we post our sound first on TikTok or do we wait til 4 weeks then upload on TikTok

[@boristubeti6776]

To have the “containing…” tag, do you have to upload the sound after the release?

[@CharlesCleyn]

to get that you just have to post a video acutally

[@EmpressZaiii]

I uploaded my song today but it removed my sound is there a way I could solve this? Do you know🤔

[@itsyaboi3254]

But how do I even get my songs to pop up under my sounds ? I need help I got some songs I wanna put out there

[@almedaabouzeide5996]

I can’t add music at all because Tictok say that’s for commercial use only

[@eunjoo56]

Hi,thanks for usefull video, ut i can't find both app in android market,what should i do,plz show e path,thank you ahain😊

[@Robinsnl]

Can I use the distrokid or Tunecore for my audio stories?

[@Lolo369Channel]

When i add my video with a music uploaded, it does not know the link below for people to use?

[@theheadlighthero]

So I just tried to upload a track with an instrumental I paid for a license for and they immediately muted my song. Any ideas why?

[@chellealexisart]

Thank you! This video was perfect!

[@larainebentley1546]

Pretty new to all this - an oldie. I have a link from a fb live and want to put it on tic tock can i do this?

[@kikitsar295]

But how can I upload someone else's sound coz surely those already there have uploaded the songs we using already?

[@MagnumSteelBCT]

I know how to do that. But I want to know how do I upload my own sound files. I'm not even able to view my sound files

[@ColeSonMusic]

Plus my music is distributed through destrokid. Still I cannot find it on tik tok and they block my own music on videos

[@7thNoteOfficial]

I have this problem 2 cannot upload my music at all

[@ColeSonMusic]

@@7thNoteOfficial meanwhile the rappers have all their shit dominating the algorhytm and no white artists. it's nothing but a racist music take over. been seeing it for years

[@7thNoteOfficial]

@@ColeSonMusic not that bro theres a reason these artists be leading the youth astray

[@notnotmargarita]

Same, and I can’t link my Tiktok and distrokid unless I have 10,000 followers already?????

[@BAKURAALIMADUBE-o1d]

Please boss how can I post my music from my files manager to TikTok?

[@prodby.gissin]

Yo my guy, i suggest you to filter your voice source a bit. It sounds clicky and u can fix that very easily with some good plugin.

[@christianotta2807]

I downloaded a video game n TikTok but I want change the music on the background and repost it , how is that done please?

[@bardofely]

Hi Charles! TikTok confuses me. I have uploaded existing music videos of my songs and videos of live performances, I have performed live with newly made up songs, covers, as well as original songs and uploaded into my TikTok account, and the site has accepted them. I had come to think that the site allowed covers and that original music was welcome. But recently, a recent music video of mine, in which I have all the rights to the song and I had paid a filmmaker to create the video, I found the sound muted each time I tried sharing it on Tiktok. Just days ago I tried uploading an old music video of a spoken word by me and backing music by a friend collaboration, and again the sound was muted by Tiktok. This time I got a notice from TikTok saying it was a copyright violation. I don't get how I can be violating my own copyright and why other social media sites have no problems with these songs or videos. I am using Reverbnation as my distributor.

[@dopedrums]

I have the same issue, but I'm using DistroKid. I can't use my own music in my video already embedded in the video before uploading. It gets muted but I can (could) see the "original sound" source tho.. until today as it seems to be gone but I haven't pulled it. Super weird.

[@bardofely]

@@dopedrums it is crazy! Tiktok will not allow the music, which is definitely mine and contains no samples, so I have given up trying with songs of mine the site will not accept.

[@Timutubetv]

I can't have music in the background, or i get the copyright violation

[@djsirmike8387]

Thanks for all the info. Just subscribed

[@divohomugunzi8386]

Thanks i have got it clearly

[@teddydurhamproductions]

Hey I upload y sound through tunecore but tiktok won’t let me use it any suggestions?

[@itsTmanGaming]

Hey so I released my album and it’s on tiktok now, but it won’t let me make videos under it. Also how do you link you music to your tiktok page like famous musicians have on their pages?

[@Mr.Smith83]

No help at all

[@recipes4mydaughter407]

I really need your help. I made a few songs I used Amuse as a distributor. I want to make videos singing my own songs and TikTok keeps muting all my videos. I don’t understand why if they are MY songs. They say they are copyrighted. I did claim my artist profile on TikTok can you please help me

[@smorisch]

Please check your cable connection. There's a tick in the audio.

[@MichaelTux]

Is it possible if I was to use distrokid to put a remix only just on TikTok and not choose any other platform like iTunes and Spotify ect…?? Someone let me know 🤟🏼

[@ryanmatthewanderson]

What if I just want a snippet on tik tok ? Before the actually release .

[@cryptoboyz7477]

Great video thank you 🙏🏾 this is very informative.

[@RandomWellness]

This is great thanks 😊

[@banyanamathekga7143]

Thanks for the help

[@nenebaby2408]

Very helpful thank you

[@KAMAKLUTCH]

You a real one ☝🏿

[@yungbatch44]

No but how do you even upload the sound of your song in the 1st place tho I don't get it

[@rats3205]

Hm I tried and I cannot click on the music thing it does not like me how do you do it on like mobile😅?

[@TheRealYoungSam]

Very informative

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks man :)

[@percyspinn2139]

@@CharlesCleyn he’s being sarcastic.. They FLAG everything

[@fernandaromerotv]

What about if I want to do it uploaded but free copyright?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thats' totally fine as long as it's copyright free though.

[@ghostfrom1950]

how do i fix my video uploads into stereo? They sound mono and flat with no image at all every time

[@CharlesCleyn]

you'll have to create the new file and then take down and re-upload

[@zuka3250]

If I post a video with a song I can’t find on TikTok will it get a violation for copywrite or anything . If I’m listen to it in the video?

[@zuka3250]

If it’s not my music

[@MsJamiePBD]

Really good info

[@danielramcharan]

Thank you ❤😊

[@double5muzix]

what if I`m a record label an I disturb your song can it work that way cause for me it don’t it com up as nun license when ever I disturbed song for a next artist.. so how can I fix that

[@double5muzix]

and I use distorkid

[@CharlesCleyn]

I’m not sure what you mean… you can use distrokid as a label though and distribute for other artists if that’s what you’d like.

[@LavenderFieldsForever]

Everytime I try to do it, TikTok removes my song “due to copyright infringement “ but it’s my own music I produced?! What do I do?

[@Lizzybirds40]

Try cutting to under a minute

[@velisteez]

How can I convert my music files into videos to upload on KZbin TikTok IG etc

[@CharlesCleyn]

you have to use a video editing software like final cut pro

[@joseromero9933]

Does United Master s distribute music on TikTok?

[@CharlesCleyn]

yes, I believe they do.

[@ns_railfanner7299]

I want to upload a song that's on KZbin how to I do that

[@adagoldtv]

How do I get paid for my music being on tiktok and others using the sound.?

[@CharlesCleyn]

make sure you get it uploaded to a distributor, someone like TuneCore, and they'll pay you your royalties.

[@kishalasvegasshow5310]

Hey I need more options to share m I sic.

[@pejmanpishehvar]

Can someone tell me How do you obtain the original song badge???

[@CharlesCleyn]

You gotta be the very first to use it :)

[@seal22977]

good explanation thank you!

[@looty9170]

Thank you !

[@SpeedyWalker-zn2fe]

but will you get paid the first way in your demonstration?

[@alvinaguirre8937]

Thanks for the tip NIKOLA JOKIC!

[@Bueyaahofficial]

Great work boss but can help me boss to be connected with those distributer

[@robloxmemeboi2376]

Yes but it says that this platform isnt available because i use mp4. I tried mp3 but it doesnt work, got any advice?

[@thearcher9940]

recording sound out of my guitar half stack with a smart phone is nuthin but noise

[@igazsag4839]

Thank you for helping a Hungarian. 🇭🇺 (That's me)

[@thearcher9940]

upload means what?