the quick way: let beltergate set it
- create a gate for the track on beltergate.
- connect your soundcloud when beltergate asks. you only do this once.
- tap set it on soundcloud. beltergate points the track's buy link at your gate and labels the button free download.
works for your own public tracks. on pro, sync buy links updates every gate in one go, handy when you've got a back catalogue still pointing somewhere old.
by hand, on soundcloud
- open your track on soundcloud and click edit.
- go to the metadata section of the track.
- paste your gate link (it looks like beltergate.com/gate?id=…) into the buy link field.
- if you can edit the button text, set it to free download.
- save, then check the track on your phone to see the button.
heads-up
depending on your soundcloud plan, the buy link field or its custom button text may need an artist or artist pro subscription. if you don't see the field on your track, that's the likely reason.
make it count
- put the same gate link in the track description too, so fans on any app can find it.
- share it in your instagram bio and stories on release day.
- one gate per track keeps your download stats clean.
- new to gates? here's what to ask fans for.