SoundCloud download gate
Turn free downloads into fans, followers, and email subscribers
Create SoundCloud download gates that collect emails and grow your SoundCloud engagement – all before fans access your tracks.
Free downloads shouldn't mean free exposure
Most artists and labels give away free downloads with nothing in return. Fans grab the MP3 and disappear – no email, no follow, no engagement. You’re left with download counts but no way to reach those listeners again. Meanwhile, your competitors are building email lists and growing their SoundCloud presence with every release.
What you can do with download gates
Collect fan emails
Require an email address before download to build your mailing list with every free release.
Require SoundCloud follows
Gate downloads behind following your profile or any SoundCloud accounts you specify.
Get likes and reposts
Make fans like or repost the track before downloading to boost your engagement metrics.
Add track comments
Require fans to leave a comment on the track as part of the download process.
Create shareable pages
Generate a custom download page for each track that you can share anywhere.
Track your leads
See which tracks generate the most downloads and capture fan contact information.
Set up a download gate in under 2 minutes
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Upload your track
Add your audio file, artwork, and track details to Premierely.
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Choose your gate requirements
Select what fans must do: provide email, follow profiles, like, repost, or comment.
3
Share your download link
Copy your unique download page URL and share it on social media, in your bio, or with your email list.
4
Collect leads automatically
Fans complete the required actions, and you get their email plus the SoundCloud engagement - hands-free.
Built for SoundCloud promotion
Automated SoundCloud actions
When fans connect their SoundCloud, follows, likes, reposts, and comments happen automatically - no manual steps for them.
Multi-profile follows
Require fans to follow multiple SoundCloud accounts at once - perfect for label compilations or collaborative releases.
Secure OAuth authentication
Fans connect via SoundCloud's official login with PKCE security - no password sharing.
Custom download pages
Each track gets its own branded landing page with artwork, audio preview, and clear download requirements.
Lead export ready
Download your collected emails anytime to import into your email marketing tool.
Works with your tracks
Create gates for any track you manage in Premierely - whether it's your own release or a submission you're premiering.
Start collecting emails with your next release
Create your first download gate in minutes. Build your audience while giving fans what they want.
Frequently asked questions
Do fans need a SoundCloud account to download?
Only if you require SoundCloud actions (like, repost, follow, comment). If you only gate with email collection, they just need to enter their email address.
Can I require multiple actions at once?
Yes. You can combine email collection with any SoundCloud engagement actions. For example, require both an email and a follow before download.
What file formats can fans download?
Downloads are delivered as MP3 files. You upload your audio file when creating the gate.
How do fans follow multiple profiles?
When you add multiple SoundCloud profiles to follow, fans connect their account once and all follows happen automatically.
Can I use download gates for tracks I'm premiering for other artists?
Yes. Any track in your Premierely account can have a download gate - whether it's your own release or a submission from an artist.
Where do the collected emails go?
Emails are stored in your Premierely account. You can export them anytime to import into your email marketing tool like Mailchimp or ConvertKit.
Is there a limit to how many download gates I can create?
Download gates are available on Premierely Pro. Check our pricing page for current limits and plan details.
