Create the gate
Add the release title, artist, artwork, downloadable file and the SoundCloud or social steps you want fans to complete.
Free gates
Free SoundCloud download gate
Free follow-to-download gates for SoundCloud artists
Launch a free download gate where fans connect SoundCloud, follow the artist, like, repost, comment at a chosen timestamp and then receive the file. Built for artists, DJs, producers, labels and music marketers who want real fan growth.
Real SoundCloud unlock
Fans connect with SoundCloud and complete verified actions before the file unlocks.
Email capture
Every gate can collect fan emails, show download stats and export contacts as CSV.
Promo rotation
Approved promos can rotate across the homepage and related download gates with genre badges.
Free to start
Creators get 7 free download gates, or can upgrade to Premium for 30+ gate credits per paid month, verified unlock growth and all-gates promo rotation.
Practical creator workflow
Turn a free download into measurable fan growth
A follow-to-download gate gives listeners a clear exchange: complete the creator-selected actions and receive the file. FollowToDownload keeps the experience focused on music, verifies supported SoundCloud actions and stores the fan email only when the unlock is completed.
Share one public link
Place the gate link in a SoundCloud buy button, social bio, campaign post, newsletter or private message.
Track real results
See visits and downloads, collect fan emails and export the contacts you earned through completed unlocks.
Questions creators ask
Frequently asked questions
Is FollowToDownload free?
Yes. New creators can start with free gate slots before choosing a paid plan for more gates or promotion.
Which SoundCloud actions can a creator request?
A creator can select supported actions such as following artist profiles, liking a track, reposting and adding a timed comment.
When is the fan email saved?
The email is saved for the creator when the selected unlock steps are completed and the download is unlocked.
Built for a real release workflow
What makes a useful free follow-to-download campaign?
The strongest free gates are not built around asking a fan to click as many buttons as possible. They give the listener one clear reason to download, keep the requested actions relevant to the release and make the reward obvious before the fan starts. This page is designed for creators who want a simple SoundCloud-first campaign rather than a generic file-hosting link.
Good fits
Original tracks, creator-owned edits, DJ tools, sample packs, stems and other files you are allowed to distribute can all use the same public unlock flow.
Fan experience
The fan sees the release, the selected SoundCloud or social steps and the download reward in one place, so there is less confusion between the promotion and the file.
Creator follow-up
Completed unlocks can produce a reusable fan-email list and measurable download activity instead of an anonymous file-link click.
Example campaign
A producer releasing a free original club edit can ask listeners to follow the participating SoundCloud profile, like the release and provide an email before receiving the WAV or ZIP. The creator can then reuse the gate link in a SoundCloud buy button, Instagram bio and mailing list without rebuilding the campaign for each channel.
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