This page describes what is needed to start selling via Shopify Merchandise. As this process requires access to both the Bertus-managed Shopify system and the Spotify Artist account(s), this quick guide aims to eliminate uncertainties. 

 Examples:

Step 1: Making sure your release has been entered into Shopify

Naturally, your release has to be entered into our system in order to be sold. This process and the requirements for this have been described on the following page: https://sound-factory.nl/pages/album-release-sheet

We'll make sure the release is entered in our system and gets placed in a Shopify Collection, which in turn can be linked to a Spotify Artist page.

 

Step 2: Connecting Shopify to Spotify for Artists

1. Log in to artists.spotify.com.
2. Click Merch.
3. Click Connect store.
4. Enter the Shopify store URL and click Link shop.
   Tip: This is the URL in the address bar when you’re on your Shopify store (e.g. “your-store-name.myshopify.com”).
5. We'll log in to Shopify, where we'll be prompted with a message and then follow the steps to set up the accounts.
   
   

On the Spotify for Artists iOS mobile app:

1. Tap the t-shirt icon in the bottom-right.
2. Tap Connect store. You’ll be taken to the Spotify for Artists page on the Shopify app store.
3. Tap Add app.
4. We'll log in to Shopify, where we'll be prompted with a message and then follow the steps to set up the accounts.

 

Step 3: Featuring merch on your artist profile

Once your merch is published from Shopify, you can pick up to 3 items to feature on your artist profile. You can also feature specific merch items on album and single release pages (see Tagging merch to your releases below), as well as in your Artist Pick.

Make sure to update these items regularly so fans on Spotify always see your newest items or the items you’re most interested in selling.

Note: Your merch needs to meet our merch guidelines.

On web:

1. Log in to artists.spotify.com.
2. Click Merch.
3. Click Manage item on the merch you want to feature.
4. Click the checkbox next to Feature on profile.
5. Click Done.

On the Spotify for Artists iOS mobile app:

1. Tap the t-shirt icon in the bottom-right.
2. Tap the arrow next to the merch item you want to feature.
3. Tap Feature.

Your merch appears on your profile in the order you add it. To re-order merch, uncheck Feature on profile for each item, then feature them again in the order you want.

You can remove merch at any time to feature different merch on your artist profile.

Note: Out of stock items are automatically removed from your profile.

 

Step 4: Tagging Merch to your Releases

Once your merch is published from Shopify, you can tag items to relevant releases (albums, EPs, or singles). This helps us include your items on the release page on Spotify and in any marketing we do for your release.

Your merch also appears to listeners on the Now Playing view of the Spotify mobile app when they’re streaming a tagged release. If you tag an album, your item appears on every track of the album.

Note: Your merch needs to meet our merch guidelines.

On web:

1. Log in to artists.spotify.com.
2. Click Merch.
3. Click Manage item on the merch you want to tag to a release.
4. Use the search bar to find and select the release(s) you want to tag the item to.
   Note: Tagged releases appear below the search bar once selected.
5. Click Done.

On the Spotify for Artists iOS mobile app:

1. Tap the t-shirt icon in the bottom-right.
2. Tap the arrow next to the merch you want to tag to a release.
3. Use the search bar to find and select the release(s) you want to tag the item to.
   Note: Tagged releases appear below the merch item once selected.

We may automatically display an item on a release page if the item name appears to match the release or song names. Items you choose to display are prioritized over any items we automatically display.

Some listeners may be shown fewer items on the release page based on the device they're using.

Note: Out of stock items are automatically removed from your release pages.

 

If at any point in the process you're feeling lost, make sure this video made by Spotify for Artists explaining the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hOdaj6BJqs