How Downloads Work

Step-by-step guide to the BeatPass download flow, including access checks, ownership rules, and license generation.

This page covers the standard BeatPass download flow. It explains who can download, what happens after you click Download, and how licenses are generated.

Standard downloads require a paid subscription. Exclusive checkout is covered separately in Purchasing Exclusive.

Before You Click Download

BeatPass checks several things before a download can start.

Access Rules

• You must be signed in
• Your account must have the download permission (paid plans only)
• Your subscription cannot be overdue
• The track must still be available for non-exclusive download

Exceptions

Scenario	What happens
You own the track	Download is always allowed — no license is generated
You purchased exclusive rights	Download is still allowed even after the track is marked sold
The track is sold exclusively	New non-exclusive downloads are blocked for everyone else
The track is exclusive-only	Standard download is not available unless you are the owner or purchaser

The Download Flow

1. Click Download

   On an eligible track, select Download. BeatPass opens the Download Track confirmation modal.

2. Confirm the download

   Select Download in the modal. BeatPass re-checks your access before starting the file transfer.

3. The track file downloads

   The original uploaded audio file downloads to your device.

4. License is auto-generated

   For non-owners, BeatPass automatically generates a non-exclusive license certificate on download and stores it in Your library → Licenses.

5. Post-download modal may appear

   After the file downloads, a Download Complete modal can appear with a link to view your license. If you already had an active license for that track, it shows License Already Available with a View Licenses button.

Where to Find Your Licenses

Open Your library → Licenses to view all license records tied to your account.

From that page you can:

• Search by track name, artist name, licensee name, or license ID
• Open the printable certificate view
• Use Verify License to open the public verification page
• View licenses granted to other users if you are a track owner

Track Availability

Track state	Standard download available?
Non-exclusive only	Yes, if your account has download access
Both (non-exclusive + exclusive)	Yes, unless the track has been sold exclusively
Exclusive only	No — purchase required
Sold	No — blocked for all users except the owner and exclusive buyer

Troubleshooting

Download button is not visible

The button is hidden when you are not signed in, lack the download permission, or the track is not eligible. A paid subscription is required.

I see an overdue subscription message

BeatPass blocks downloads when your subscription payment is overdue. Resolve the billing issue first.

I own the track but have no license

Owners can download their own tracks freely. No license certificate is generated for self-downloads.

The track downloaded but I need my certificate

Open Your library → Licenses. The license is auto-generated on download for non-owners and should appear there.

Related

License Certificates

What the certificate includes and how to open it.

Releasing Music

Practical checklist for releasing a song with a licensed beat.

Verifying Licenses

Check a certificate on the public verification page.

FAQ

More common download and licensing questions.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the support team at [e-mail] or visit the Contact Support page.