What Happens to Your DistroKid Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Subscription
Annual — must keep paying
Royalties
Ongoing streaming income
Removal
Music removed if sub lapses
Step-by-Step Guide
Maintain subscription or migrate
DistroKid requires an active annual subscription. If the subscription lapses, all music is removed from streaming platforms. Either keep paying or migrate to another distributor.
Withdraw royalty balance
Log in to withdraw any accumulated royalty balance. Update payment info to the estate.
Consider migrating to lifetime distributor
Consider migrating music to a distributor like CD Baby that charges a one-time fee, so music stays up permanently.
Document Now Checklist
- DistroKid account email
- Annual subscription renewal date
- Current royalty balance
- Number of releases distributed
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