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Getting Started as a Label

Who Can Upload? If you are a record label owner or authorised distributor, you can upload music directly to Toolbox Digital Shop. What You’ll Need Before uploading, make sure you have: - Final mastered audio files (WAV format preferred) - Artwork (1024 x 1024px, square) - Track metadata (artist, title, genre, BPM, key, release date) - Label name and catalogue number - Full writer and publisher details for your music

Creating Your Label Account

How to Register - Go to the label registration page: https://labelmanager.toolboxdigitalshop.com/user/register - Register your label details and submit Approval Process - Accounts are reviewed before activation - You’ll receive confirmation once approved via email.

Uploading a New Release

Step-by-Step Upload Guide - Log into your FTP software and upload the mastered WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo) file of your track. There must be no spaces or gaps in the filename. An example file format is shown below: Ben_Stevens_-_The_Warning_-_Extended_Mix.wav - Once the audio has fully uploaded to the FTP log into your Label Manager account here: https://labelmanager.toolboxdigitalshop.com/ - Go to the Tracks menu option and click Add Track - Select the track from the dropdown menu and click...

Audio Requirements

Accepted Formats - WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo) - Do not upload MP3, the site will process this automatically for you from the WAV Audio Guidelines - Must be fully mastered - No clipping or distortion - Correct track start/end (no long silence)

Artwork Guidelines

Requirements - Size: 1024x1024px - Format: JPG or PNG - Must be square - No pixelation or stretching Content Rules - No copyrighted images without permission - No offensive or inappropriate content - Must include correct artist/label branding

Editing or Updating a Release

Can I Make Changes After Upload? - Yes, but please contact support after you have edited so we can check the release. - We will need to approve the change and add it back to the pre-orders section To Edit: - Go to Tracks then Manage Tracks - Select your release - Click Edit - Make changes - Click Submit

Payments & Royalties

How You Get Paid - Payments are made via Bank Transfer, Wise & PayPal Payment Schedule - You will receive a sales statement at the start of each quarter (1st January, 1st April, 1st July & 1st October) via email. Please allow for slight delays due to bank holidays. - Once you receive your statement please email an invoice back to us and your payment will be processed within 30 days of receipt. The company details for the invoice are: Toolbox Digital Shop LTD 34 Firs Road Sale Cheshire M33 5E...

Common Issues & Fixes

Upload Fails - Check file size and format - Ensure stable internet connection Artwork Rejected - Check resolution (must be 1024x1024px) - Remove watermarks or poor-quality images Partial Audio Uploaded To Track - Ensure the full audio file has uploaded to the FTP before adding the track details via the Label Manager. Release Not Approved - Review feedback from Toolbox team - Fix issues and resubmit

How do I update Artist & Label Artwork / Social Links?

We can display your label logo or artist profile shot on the relevant page on the store as well as social media links. To send the images & information to us please use the links below: Label Information: https://www.toolboxdigitalshop.com/update-label-information.html Artist Information: https://www.toolboxdigitalshop.com/submit-update-artist-information.html Once submitted the pages will be updated within 48 hours.

How to remove a track from sale

Please edit the track in the label manager and change the Track Code to: DELETE and click Submit Once this is done please raise a support ticket via the form below and we will arrange for the takerdown: https://www.toolboxdigitalshop.com/contact-us.html

Contact Support

If you need help: - Use the LiveAgent chat - Or email support via the website https://www.toolboxdigitalshop.com/contact-us.html