How to Add or Correct Songwriter Credits After Your Music Is Live
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AI Music Distribution Guide · Reviewed September 22, 2026
Direct answer: Yes. DistroKid currently lets you add songwriter, producer and other credits after a song is live by using its Credits dashboard and sending the update to services.
Where to make the change
Open DistroKid’s Credits dashboard, choose the song, add the appropriate credit, save it, then submit the updated credits to streaming services. DistroKid also allows producer credits to be added after release.
Songwriter names are not artist names
DistroKid says songwriter credits normally use the songwriter’s real name rather than a stage name. Those names usually appear in credits or lyrics contexts rather than as the primary artist display name.
Not every store displays every credit
DistroKid can deliver detailed credits that a service may not currently display. Its guidance recommends songwriter or producer credit types when you want the best chance of the credit being visible.
AI-specific credit discipline
Keep separate notes for human songwriting, AI-generated lyrics, AI-assisted revisions, production roles and final human decisions. A distribution credit is not a copyright ruling, but clear records reduce confusion later.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I add a producer after the release is live?
Yes. DistroKid says producer credits can be added at any time through Credits.
Will every streaming service show the credit?
No. Credit display support varies by service.
Can I use my artist name as the songwriter name?
DistroKid says songwriter credits are typically submitted using real names.
Primary sources
JR note: Store and distributor workflows can change. Verify current platform requirements before making a time-sensitive release change.
