> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Producer Quick Start

> Get started as an approved producer on BeatPass — dashboard access, payouts, uploads, and profile management.

This guide is for approved producers who need the fastest path to your dashboard, payouts, uploads, and profile.

<Note>
  This feature is available to accounts with producer privileges. [Learn about the Producer Program](/help/producer-program).
</Note>

## Open the Producer Dashboard

Click your **profile avatar** in the top navigation bar, then select **Backstage**.

The dashboard is your central hub for managing everything as a producer. Here's what you'll find in the sidebar:

| Section            | What it does                         |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------ |
| **Dashboard**      | Your producer overview               |
| **Finances**       | Earnings, payouts, and payout setup  |
| **Activity**       | Performance analytics                |
| **Progress**       | XP, level, and achievements          |
| **Leaderboards**   | Producer rankings                    |
| **My Beats**       | Manage your track catalog            |
| **My Collections** | Organize your albums and collections |

## Connect Payouts

Before you can receive earnings, complete the payout setup shown on your **Finances** page.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Finances">
    In the Producer Dashboard sidebar, click **Finances**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the setup">
    Click **Set up BEATPAY** to begin bank payout setup.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete payout setup">
    Choose your payout currency, then enter the bank details requested for that currency. The form adapts to your currency, and some banks ask for one extra detail (for example, a branch) after you pick them.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  You need an active payout setup before BeatPass can send producer earnings. Click **Set up BEATPAY** in **Finances**, choose your payout currency, and add your bank details once. If you connected a Stripe account in the past, it keeps paying out until your BEATPAY setup is active. [Review payout eligibility](/help/earnings/payout-eligibility)
</Warning>

## Upload Your First Beat

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the upload page">
    Click **Upload beats** in the top navigation bar, or navigate directly to the upload page from the backstage area.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your audio file">
    Drag and drop your file or click **Choose Files to Upload**. BeatPass accepts **WAV** audio for producer track uploads.

    <Info>
      MP3, FLAC, and other audio formats are not accepted in the current track upload flow.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in track details">
    Complete the required fields:

    * **Track Name**
    * **Key** and **Scale**
    * **BPM** (between 50 and 200)

    Add cover art and choose at least one genre. You can also add a description, tags, and assign the track to a collection.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete protection and licensing">
    Choose a **Sample-Safe** status and an AI use declaration, then wait for the fingerprint check to finish. Under **Licensing Options**, choose one of the models available for every credited producer. Some accounts can publish **Exclusive Only** before standard subscription licensing becomes available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your track">
    Review the completion count on each section, then click **Save Track**. BeatPass locks the form while the track is publishing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  To upload multiple tracks as a collection, enable the **Create Collection** toggle before selecting your files.
</Tip>

## Edit Your Producer Profile

Your public producer profile is managed separately from the dashboard.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the edit page">
    From the backstage area, go to your artist profile edit page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update your information">
    Use the tabs to manage different sections of your profile:

    * **Details** — Your producer name and genres
    * **Links** — Social media and website links
    * **Biography** — Country, city, and a description of your style
    * **Images** — Profile photos and gallery images
    * **Credits** — Professional credits and collaborations
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your changes">
    Click **Save Artist** to publish your updates.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Monitor Your Performance

Once your tracks are live, use these sections in the Producer Dashboard to track your growth:

* **Activity** — View play counts, downloads, and engagement analytics
* **Progress** — Track your XP, level up, and unlock achievements
* **Leaderboards** — See how you rank among other producers
* **Finances** — Monitor your earnings, payout status, and transaction history

## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Earnings Guide" icon="dollar-sign" href="/help/earnings">
    Understand subscription revenue, exclusives, and finances.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Uploading Guide" icon="cloud-arrow-up" href="/help/uploading">
    Learn the full track and collection upload workflow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Producer Profiles" icon="music" href="/help/profiles/producer-profiles">
    Manage your public producer identity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payout Eligibility" icon="credit-card" href="/help/earnings/payout-eligibility">
    Review what must be ready before payouts can move.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the support team at [**contact@beatpass.ca**](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca) or visit the [Contact Support](/help/contact-support) page.