Lifetime Fans turns a follow into a standing permission. When fans subscribe, your new releases are automatically saved to their Spotify library on release day, no extra effort required.

What Are Lifetime Fans?

Lifetime Fans is an automated release delivery system:

• Fans subscribe via your dedicated fans page (aden.space/@yourname/fans)
• They connect their Spotify account through secure OAuth
• New releases auto-save to their library on release day
• Optional email notifications keep them informed about new music

This feature is similar to services like Hypeddit and Feature.fm, but built directly into Aden.

For Artists

Requirements

• Pro plan or higher is required to use Lifetime Fans
• ISRC codes are required for tracks (used to find your music on Spotify)
• UPC codes are required for albums

How to Set Up

1. Upgrade to Pro plan if you haven't already
2. Share your fans page: aden.space/@yourname/fans
3. Ensure your releases have identifiers: ISRC for tracks, UPC for albums
4. Set release status to "Released" when your music is live

Managing Your Fans

View and manage your Lifetime Fans from your dashboard at /app/fans:

• See total fan count and growth trends
• View individual fan details (email, subscribe date, preferences)
• Export your fan list to CSV
• Track which releases have been saved

Release Integration

When you set a track or album status to "Released":

1. Aden checks if the release date is today or in the past
2. If so, the workflow triggers immediately
3. Your track/album is saved to all connected fans' Spotify libraries
4. Fans with email notifications enabled receive an email

If the release date is in the future, the save is scheduled for release day.

For Fans

How to Subscribe

1. Visit your favorite artist's fans page
2. Enter your email (name is optional)
3. Click "Connect Spotify" and authorize access
4. Done! New releases will appear in your library automatically

What Happens Next

• When the artist releases new music, it's automatically saved to your Spotify "Liked Songs"
• If you enabled email notifications, you'll receive an email about the new release
• You don't need a Aden account, just your email and Spotify

How to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe at any time:

• Click the unsubscribe link in any notification email
• Or revoke access through your Spotify account settings (Settings → Apps)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this allowed by Spotify?

Yes. Lifetime Fans uses Spotify's official API with proper user authorization. When fans connect their Spotify account, they explicitly grant permission to modify their library. This is the same authorization model used by other music marketing platforms.

Do fans need a Aden account?

No. Fans only need to provide their email address and connect their Spotify account. No Aden account is required.

What if my ISRC/UPC is missing?

Without an ISRC (for tracks) or UPC (for albums), Aden cannot find your release on Spotify. Make sure your distributor provides these codes and that you've added them to your release metadata in Aden.

Does this work for albums too?

Yes! When you release an album, it's saved to fans' libraries just like single tracks. Albums use UPC codes for Spotify lookup.

What if a fan's Spotify token expires?

Aden automatically refreshes Spotify tokens when needed. If a refresh fails (e.g., the fan revoked access), that fan is marked as inactive and won't receive future saves until they reconnect.

Can I see which fans received my release?

Yes. In your dashboard, you can view save statistics for each release, including successful saves, failures, and pending saves.

Privacy & Data Security

We take your fans' privacy seriously:

• Encrypted tokens: Spotify access tokens are encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption
• Limited scope: We only request the permissions needed to save releases (user-library-modify)
• No data selling: Fan data is never sold to third parties
• Easy opt-out: Fans can disconnect at any time through email links or Spotify settings
• Transparent usage: Tokens are only used for saving releases. Nothing else

Getting Started

Ready to build your Lifetime Fans base?

1. Make sure you're on the Pro plan
2. Go to your artist dashboard and find your fans page link
3. Share it on social media, in your bio, or with your mailing list
4. Watch your fan base grow!

The more fans you have connected, the more powerful your releases become. Every new track or album you release reaches your most dedicated listeners instantly.