How to Buy Music on BuyTunes

Buying music on BuyTunes.online is simple. Follow these steps to create your account and start discovering independent artists from around the world.

Create Your Account

1. Click My Account in the top bar to go to the registration page.
2. Select I am a Customer.
3. Fill in the registration form with your details.
4. Click Sign Up to create your account.

Once registered, you can browse music by genre, listen to previews, and purchase tracks directly from independent artists. 88% of every sale goes straight to the musician.

Your Customer Dashboard

After logging in, click My Account to access your dashboard where you can view your orders, downloads, and account settings.

How to Open a Music Store on BuyTunes

BuyTunes is a fair-trade music marketplace where independent musicians sell directly to fans. Opening your store takes three simple steps: sign up, connect Stripe, then upload your music. Once your Stripe account is connected and verified, your uploads go live automatically — no waiting for admin approval.

Step 1 — Create Your Musician Account

1. Click My Account in the top bar to go to the registration page.
2. Select I am a Artist.
3. Create your Shop URL — this is your unique store name. Your store will be at https://buytunes.online/artist/yourstorename/
4. Enter your phone number. This is kept private and only used if BuyTunes needs to contact you.
5. Read and accept the Terms & Conditions.
6. Click Sign Up to create your account.

Step 2 – Connect Stripe Express

This step is required before you can upload any music. BuyTunes uses Stripe Express to collect payments, verify your identity, and pay you directly into your bank account. Everything is handled through a single secure Stripe-hosted flow — you don’t need to create a Stripe account in advance.

Once Stripe has verified your details, your uploads go live automatically with no waiting for manual review.

Start the Stripe Express Flow

1. Log in to your BuyTunes artist account.
2. In your Musician Dashboard sidebar, click Settings, then Payment.
3. Click the Add Payment Method dropdown on the right, then select Direct to Stripe Express.
4. You will be redirected to a secure Stripe-hosted onboarding page.

What Stripe Will Ask For

Stripe Express onboarding takes 5–10 minutes. You’ll need:

• Your email address and mobile number (Stripe sends verification codes).
• Your legal name, date of birth, and home address.
• Your bank account details (BSB and account number for Australian payouts).
• A photo of a government-issued ID (driver licence or passport) for identity verification.
• Your business type — choose Individual unless you run a registered ABN business.

Your personal and banking details go directly to Stripe — BuyTunes never sees or stores them.

After You Submit

• Stripe verifies your details in the background. Most artists are approved within minutes; occasionally Stripe takes 1–2 business days.
• You’ll be redirected back to your BuyTunes Musician Dashboard.
• Your Settings → Payment page will show Stripe as a connected payment method.
• If Stripe needs anything else, they will email you directly at the address you provided.

Once Stripe is connected, you’re ready to upload music and start selling.

Need Help?

If you get stuck during Stripe onboarding, email [email protected] and we’ll help you through it.

Step 3 — Upload Your Music

With your Stripe account connected, you can now create products and upload your music files. Go to your artist dashboard and click Upload Media & Products → Add New Product.

Uploading Your Music Files

BuyTunes supports three types of products:

• Audio files: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, AIFF (up to 100MB per file).
• Video files: MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM (up to 100MB per file).
• Albums: Upload multiple audio files as a single album product with a ZIP file.

For each product, add a title, description, cover image, and set your price. Upload your music file under Downloadable Files.

Your Musician Dashboard

Your artist dashboard is your control centre. From here you can manage products, view orders, check earnings, read announcements from BuyTunes, and update your store settings including your banner, profile, and store description.

Pricing Your Music & Getting Paid

Minimum Price: $3.30 Per Track

The minimum price for any product on BuyTunes is $3.30 AUD. You can set any price above this. The minimum ensures that after payment processing fees, both you and BuyTunes receive a fair amount.

How the Fees Work

BuyTunes uses a simple, transparent fee structure:

• You keep 88% of the sale price.
• BuyTunes keeps 12% as a platform fee.
• Stripe charges 1.7% + $0.30 AUD per transaction (deducted from the total before the split).

Example — A $5.00 Track

Sale price: $5.00. Stripe fee: $0.39 (1.7% + $0.30). Remaining: $4.61. Your share (88%): $4.06. BuyTunes share (12%): $0.55.

Example — A $10.00 Track

Sale price: $10.00. Stripe fee: $0.47 (1.7% + $0.30). Remaining: $9.53. Your share (88%): $8.39. BuyTunes share (12%): $1.14.

When Do You Get Paid?

Earnings are paid out on a monthly schedule via Stripe directly to your nominated bank account. You can track your balance and payout history in your Stripe dashboard at any time.

Tips to Maximise Your Earnings

• Price your music at $5.00 or above for the best return after fees.
• Share your BuyTunes store link on social media — your fans buy direct and you keep 88%.
• Add high-quality cover art and detailed descriptions to attract listeners.
• Upload regularly to keep your store fresh and give fans a reason to return.

Account & Sharing

You can update your store name, banner image, profile photo, and social media links at any time from Settings in your artist dashboard. Share your store link with fans: https://buytunes.online/artist/yourstorename/

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]