YOUTUBE
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SPOTIFY
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APPLE MUSIC
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HOW TO STREAM ON YOUTUBE
METHOD 1: (First 24 hours since uploaded)
1. OPEN A BROWSER
- DO NOT use incognito window
- DO NOT open a new window
- DO NOT add new tabs
2. LOG IN TO YOUTUBE ACCOUNT
- Not necessary but it helps so that you are able to LIKE the video
3. SEARCH FOR THE TITLE OF THE MV VIA SEARCH BAR
- Click the link that is from the official SEVENTEEN channel or Hybe/Pledis channel
4. PLAY THE MUSIC VIDEO
- Watch the full video (DO NOT pause, forward, or rewind the video)
- Although 480P is okay, 720P or higher is highly advised
- Youtube player volume must be at least 50% ; DO NOT mute the video
5. WATCH VIDEOS IN BETWEEN
- Watch two to three other SEVENTEEN music videos that total to seven to ten minutes
6. REPEAT STEP THREE (3)
7. CLEAR CACHE, COOKIES, AND HISTORY
- You DO NOT need to clear cache, cookies, and history after every stream
- DO it every other stream or sporadically
- DO NOT clear it a lot since it will think that it is a pattern or a robot
- You can clear it after 3 times of watching the new music video
METHOD 2: (Do not use in the first 24 hours of the video being uploaded)
This method is not recommended but can be helpful for individuals who cannot have their devices with them for a certain period of time.
1. OPEN A BROWSER
- DO NOT use incognito window
- DO NOT open a new window
- DO NOT add new tabs
2. LOG IN TO YOUTUBE ACCOUNT
- Not necessary but it helps so that you are able to LIKE the video
3. CREATE A PLAYLIST
- Create a playlist that includes SEVENTEEN's old music videos and the new music video
- Make sure to put three to four videos in between the new music video
- If there are fancams or music shows that SEVENTEEN was in, please include them in as well
4. TURN ON AUTOPLAY FOR THE PLAYLIST
- Only turn on autoplay for the playlist and NOT shuffle
5. CLEAR CACHE, COOKIES, AND HISTORY
- Similar to method 1, you DO NOT need to do it after every stream, but do it enough
- DO NOT clear it every time since it will think there is a pattern or it is a robot
FAQS FOR YOUTUBE STREAMING
YOU CAN USE BOTH THE YOUTUBE APP OR THE BROWSER
- It is recommended to use the browser but as long as you follow the guidelines for streaming on Youtube App it should be okay.
AUTOPLAY
- Only enable AUTOPLAY when streaming with a playlist and NOT with regular streaming.
COMMENTING
- Avoid spamming the comments to avoid frozen views. (If the views appear frozen, DO NOT stop streaming; sometimes it takes a while for Youtube to verify the views.
VPNS
- DO NOT use any type of VPNs since it will not count the views/stream.
DOs |
DONTs |
HOW TO STREAM ON SPOTIFY
DON'T LOOP THE SONGS, ALBUMS, PLAYLISTS
Looping will cause your streams to be filtered out as spam. Instead, you can switch between playlists.
Turn off your AUTOPLAY!
Settings > Playback > Autoplay
Turn off your AUTOPLAY!
Settings > Playback > Autoplay
INTERACT WITH THE APP
From time to time, pause, play with the volume, listen to other songs (non - kpop songs too), act like you would normally!
Listen to every song until the end (but skip at least 3 songs every hour)
Listen to every song until the end (but skip at least 3 songs every hour)
IMPORTANT!
According to Spotify FAQ, the platform will count the stream if the song is played for over 30 seconds or more; we highly recommend for you to listen to the whole song, especially when streaming for multiple hours. Don't forget to share the song & album to help it go viral!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. CAN I MUTE SPOTIFY?
- No, DO NOT mute it. You can mute your computer (not the app) or use earphones instead.
2. DO STREAMS FROM NON-PREMIUM ACCOUNTS COUNT?
- Yes, these streams will count. We encourage, however, that you use free trials if you're able to (it weights more for charts!).
3. DOES OFFLINE STREAMING COUNT?
- Yes, these will be counted the day you go online again (must happen at least once every 30 days).
4. HOW TO MAKE A TITLE TRACK FOCUSED PLAYLIST?
- Don't make them too long (3hrs max), update them from time to time!
HOW TO STREAM ON APPLE MUSIC
PLAYING A SONG BOUGHT ON ITUNES WON'T COUNT AS STREAM
If you have bought a song on iTunes, please delete the download from the Music App (it will only hide the song and you will be able to unhide it later): MUSIC APP > LIBRARY > PRESS HOLD ON THE SONG YOU BOUGHT > REMOVE > DELETE FROM LIBRARY.
Then search for the song and add it to your library.
To unhide it: ITUNES STORE > OTHER > PURCHASED > FIND THE SONG > CLICK ON THE DOWNLOAD ICON (you will not be charged twice)
Then search for the song and add it to your library.
To unhide it: ITUNES STORE > OTHER > PURCHASED > FIND THE SONG > CLICK ON THE DOWNLOAD ICON (you will not be charged twice)
CREATE A PLAYLIST AND INTERACT WITH THE APPLE MUSIC APP
Create a playlist with other songs. From time to time: stop, play with the volume, listen to other songs.
CAN I MUTE APPLE MUSIC?
No, DO NOT mute Apple Music. You can mute your computer or use your earphones.
DO STREAMS FROM THE TRIAL VERSION COUNT?
Yes, trial subscriptions streams count too. Use the trial during the comeback if you can.
DOES OFFLINE MUSIC STREAMING COUNT?
Yes. Offline music streams are counted on the day the listener goes online again, like the spotify.