Social Audio & Libraries

HOW CAN I FIND MY MUSIC ON
TIKTOK, INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK?

Having your music readily available in social audio libraries is the fastest way to turn casual listeners into fans. When you release music with We Are RGM, we deliver your master recordings directly to ByteDance (TikTok) and Meta (Instagram & Facebook). Below is our official walkthrough on how to locate your tracks, add them to your content, and understand library restrictions.

Category: Social Audio

4 min read · Updated October 2026

Pro-Tip for Release Week MomentumAs soon as your sound appears in TikTok and Instagram, create the very first video using your sound and pin it to your profile. Ask your friends, collaborators, and early supporters to favorite the sound and use it in their own posts to trigger the platform's sound recommendation algorithms.

TikTok

ByteDance Library

TikTok delivers your tracks into their global searchable Sounds catalog, allowing any creator to make videos using your master.

1. Search for your sound & view user-generated videos

Open the TikTok app and tap the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the top-right corner.

Type your exact Artist Name and Track Title into the search bar.
Swipe over to the 'Sounds' tab at the top of the search results.
Tap your track from the results. This opens the dedicated Sound Page, showing the total video count and every creator video currently using your audio.
Tap the bookmark icon ('Add to Favorites') so you can quickly access your sound whenever filming content.

2. Add your sound directly to a new TikTok video

Tap the '+' (Create) button at the bottom center of the TikTok app to start filming or uploading a video.

Tap 'Add sound' at the top of the recording screen.
Search for your artist name or song title, or tap your 'Favorites' tab.
Select your track and tap the red checkmark to apply the audio to your video.
Use the scissors icon to adjust the start time of the sound clip if desired.

Pro-Tip & Account Rule:TikTok Commercial vs. General Library: We Are RGM delivers your release into TikTok's General Music Library (available to 1+ billion individual and creator accounts). If you operate a TikTok 'Business Account', TikTok restricts your music picker strictly to royalty-free Commercial Library sounds to prevent corporate copyright issues. To access your own commercial music on TikTok, switch your TikTok profile type from 'Business' to 'Personal / Creator' in Settings > Account.

Instagram

Meta Audio Library

Instagram integrates your music into both Reels audio clips and Stories music stickers across the global Meta ecosystem.

1. Adding your music to an Instagram Reel

Reels provide the highest organic discovery on Instagram and link directly to your official audio page.

Tap the '+' icon at the top or bottom of Instagram and select 'Reel'.
Tap the 'Audio' icon (musical note) on the left sidebar toolbar.
Type your artist name and song title into the search bar.
Tap your song from the results. Use the waveform scrubber at the bottom to choose the exact 15, 30, 60, or 90-second snippet you want to feature.
Tap 'Done' to record or import your video clips synced to your master.

2. Adding your music to an Instagram Story

Stories let you feature your track with an interactive album artwork or animated lyric sticker.

Tap the '+' icon and select 'Story', then take a photo or select media from your camera roll.
Tap the Sticker icon (square smiley face) at the top of the screen.
Select the 'MUSIC' sticker from the sticker tray.
Search for your track name and select it.
Choose your preferred sticker visual style (time-synced scrolling lyrics, square album cover card, or compact track bar).

Pro-Tip & Account Rule:Link your Instagram profile: When setting up your release in the RGM portal, supply your exact Instagram handle. This allows Meta to attribute your official profile right on the track's sound page so listeners can tap straight through to your profile.

Facebook

Meta Ecosystem

Because Facebook and Instagram share Meta's central music catalog, your distributed music is automatically accessible for Facebook Reels, Stories, and profile audio.

1. Using your track on Facebook Reels & Stories

Locate your music directly within Facebook's mobile app or Meta Business Suite.

Open the Facebook mobile app and tap 'Create Reel' or 'Create Story' at the top of your feed.
Tap the 'Audio' or 'Music' tab in the editor.
Search for your artist name and song title.
Select your track to attach official, licensed audio to your post.

Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find my track on social media on release morning?

While Spotify and Apple Music index releases by midnight local time, social media platforms (Meta and ByteDance) operate large decentralized Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). It typically takes 24 to 72 hours following your release date for newly delivered audio files to propagate across every global regional server.

My track is live on Spotify, but missing on TikTok. What happened?

Check your TikTok account settings. If your profile is set to a 'Business Account', TikTok automatically hides non-cleared commercial music to prevent brand trademark liability. Switching to a standard 'Creator' account instantly reveals your track in the Sounds picker.

Can I choose which section of my song plays by default?

Yes! When submitting your release in the We Are RGM portal, you can specify your preferred 'TikTok / Social Preview Clip Start Time' (usually the main chorus or hook). Platforms will cue your audio to that exact second when users select your sound.

Do I earn royalties when people use my sound on TikTok and Instagram?

Yes. We Are RGM collects social video creation and streaming royalties generated from eligible video views on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Stories, and accounts them directly into your monthly earnings statement.

Still need help locating your track?

Our artist distribution team is always here to verify sound delivery, claim pre-release Spotify URIs, or troubleshoot audio indexing with Meta and TikTok.

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