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Why was my account flagged for artificial streaming?

Updated over a week ago

If your song or account has been flagged for artificial streaming, it means our platform—or a streaming partner like Spotify—has detected suspicious activity related to your music’s play counts. This can happen if there’s a sudden spike in streams or if third-party services are used that violate streaming policies.

🔒 What Happens When You’re Flagged

  • Your song or account may be locked

  • Royalties may be frozen

  • Your music could be removed from streaming platforms

  • You may be asked to explain where your streams came from and what services you used to promote your music

✅ What You Need to Do

If you’ve received this warning:

  1. Reach out to our support team immediately with any relevant details.

  2. Explain where your streams are coming from, including any promotion services used.

  3. Agree not to use any methods that could lead to artificial streaming in the future.

Being transparent and cooperative is the best way to resolve the issue and protect your music.

⚠️ Don’t Put Your Music at Risk

We’ve seen an increase in deceptive promotions from third parties claiming they can boost your streams or guarantee playlist placements. Many of these services use illegitimate tactics—often without your knowledge—that can jeopardize your music and royalties. Streaming platforms take these violations seriously and may permanently remove your songs or account if artificial streaming is detected.

🔐 How to Protect Yourself

  • Do your research – Look up any service before using it

  • Ask questions – If a service is vague, walk away

  • Stay informed – Know the guidelines from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms

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