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What Happens to Your DistroKid Account When You Die

Keep paying or music removedOngoing royalties
DistroKid requires an active subscription. If the annual payment lapses, all distributed music will be removed from streaming platforms.

Quick Facts

Subscription

Annual — must keep paying

Royalties

Ongoing streaming income

Removal

Music removed if sub lapses

Step-by-Step Guide

1

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.

2

Withdraw royalty balance

Log in to withdraw any accumulated royalty balance. Update payment info to the estate.

3

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

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with DistroKid. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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