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Online<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"badge\">\ud83d\udce4 TuneLockr \u2014 16,489 creators protected<\/div>\n <h1>How to Send Music<br>Online <em>Safely<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Learning how to send music online safely starts with one rule: the transfer tool and the protection are two separate steps. WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a private SoundCloud link \u2014 every method gets your file from A to B. None of them protect your rights. Here's how to do both.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-rule\">\ud83d\udcce The rule: Protect first. Send after.<\/div>\n <div class=\"hbtns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" class=\"btn-p\" rel=\"follow\">\ud83d\udd10 Protect my file \u2014 1st deposit free<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methods\" class=\"btn-s\">Compare sending methods<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"proof\">Tezos Blockchain \u00b7 eIDAS Standard \u00b7 170+ countries \u00b7 2 minutes \u00b7 No credit card<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"stats\">\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>16,489<\/strong><span>creators protected<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>2 min<\/strong><span>to protect a file<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>170+<\/strong><span>countries recognized<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>lifetime<\/strong><span>proof validity<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"toc\">\n <div class=\"toc-title\">Jump to :<\/div>\n <div class=\"toc-links\">\n <a href=\"#why\" class=\"tl\">Why it matters<\/a>\n <a href=\"#real-situations\" class=\"tl\">Real situations<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methods\" class=\"tl\">Sending methods compared<\/a>\n <a href=\"#formats\" class=\"tl\">File formats<\/a>\n <a href=\"#how-it-works\" class=\"tl\">Protect before you send<\/a>\n <a href=\"#checklist\" class=\"tl\">Pre-send checklist<\/a>\n <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"tl\">FAQ<\/a>\n <a href=\"#resources\" class=\"tl\">Resources<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"why\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Why it matters<\/span>\n <h2>Sending music online is safe.<br><em>Sending it unprotected<\/em> isn't.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\">File transfer tools are excellent at moving bytes from one place to another. They were never built to establish who created a file, or when.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"alert\">\n <h3 style=\"color:var(--rl);font-size:18px;margin-bottom:14px;font-weight:900\">\ud83d\udea8 What transfer tools don't do<\/h3>\n <div class=\"alert-grid\">\n <div class=\"alert-item\"><h4>No proof of authorship<\/h4><p>WeTransfer, Drive, and Dropbox confirm a file was uploaded and downloaded \u2014 not that you're the one who created it.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"alert-item\"><h4>No independent timestamp<\/h4><p>Upload dates on these services are not designed to serve as legal evidence of creation, and can be disputed or altered.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"alert-item\"><h4>No control once it's sent<\/h4><p>Once a link is opened or a file is downloaded, you have no way to track or restrict what happens to it next.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(251,191,191,.6)\">None of this means you should stop using these tools \u2014 they're the industry standard for a reason. It means you need a separate step before you use them.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\" id=\"real-situations\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Real situations<\/span>\n <h2>What happens after<br>you hit <em>send<\/em><\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"g g3\">\n <div class=\"story\">\n <div class=\"story-label\">\ud83d\udcce WeTransfer situation<\/div>\n <p>A producer sends a beat via WeTransfer to an artist for feedback. The artist records on it and releases it. <strong>The transfer log shows a download \u2014 not who made the beat first.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"story\">\n <div class=\"story-label\">\u2601\ufe0f Google Drive situation<\/div>\n <p>A songwriter shares a folder of demos with a collaborator. One demo ends up used elsewhere. <strong>Drive's \"last modified\" date reflects Google's servers, not a legal proof of your authorship.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"story\">\n <div class=\"story-label\">\ud83d\udd17 Private link situation<\/div>\n <p>An artist sends a private SoundCloud link to a label A&R. The link gets forwarded further than intended. <strong>No record exists of the file's original creation date, only of the platform upload.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"bx bg\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\n <p><strong>The fix is simple:<\/strong> deposit your file on TuneLockr before you open WeTransfer, Drive, or any other tool. Your transfer method doesn't change \u2014 your protection does.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"methods\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Sending methods compared<\/span>\n <h2>How to Send Music Online :<br>the <em>best methods<\/em> in 2026<\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\">An honest comparison of the most common methods, for actually moving your files.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Max free size<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Proof of ownership?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>WeTransfer<\/strong><\/td><td>2GB (free)<\/td><td>One-off transfers, no account needed<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Google Drive<\/strong><\/td><td>15GB (shared storage)<\/td><td>Ongoing collaboration, shared folders<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Dropbox<\/strong><\/td><td>2GB (free tier)<\/td><td>Version history, team folders<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Private SoundCloud link<\/strong><\/td><td>Streaming, not download<\/td><td>Quick feedback listens, not file delivery<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Email attachment<\/strong><\/td><td>~25MB (most providers)<\/td><td>Lyrics, small files, contracts<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">Weak at best<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>TuneLockr<\/strong> <span class=\"tgg\" style=\"font-size:10px\">Do this first<\/span><\/td><td>N\/A \u2014 protection, not transfer<\/td><td>Timestamped proof before you send via any method above<\/td><td><span class=\"tgg\">Yes \u2014 blockchain timestamped<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"bx bo\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">\n <p><strong>These aren't competitors \u2014 they're complementary.<\/strong> Use TuneLockr to protect your file first, then send it however you normally would. Your transfer method stays the same; you just add one step before it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\" id=\"formats\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">File formats<\/span>\n <h2>What you're actually<br><em>sending<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\">Different situations call for different formats \u2014 here's what's typically expected.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <thead><tr><th>What you're sending<\/th><th>Common format<\/th><th>Typical use case<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>Demo \/ rough mix<\/strong><\/td><td>MP3<\/td><td>Quick feedback, low file size<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Final master<\/strong><\/td><td>WAV, FLAC<\/td><td>Distribution, mixing\/mastering engineer<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Beat \/ instrumental<\/strong><\/td><td>MP3, WAV<\/td><td>Sending to an artist or client<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Full DAW project<\/strong><\/td><td>ZIP<\/td><td>Collaboration, handing off production<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Stems \/ separated tracks<\/strong><\/td><td>WAV, ZIP<\/td><td>Remixing, licensing, mixing engineer<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Lyrics \/ split sheet<\/strong><\/td><td>PDF, TXT<\/td><td>Co-writing, publishing, contracts<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"how-it-works\">\n <div class=\"w tc\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Protect before you send<\/span>\n <h2>Add one step before<br>you <em>hit send<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\" style=\"margin:12px auto 0\">Your transfer workflow doesn't change \u2014 you just add a 2-minute step at the start.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"wn\" style=\"margin:32px auto 0;text-align:left\">\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">1<\/div>\n <div><h4>Prepare the exact file you're about to send<\/h4><p>Whatever version you're sharing \u2014 demo, beat, stems, lyrics \u2014 that's the one to protect first.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">2<\/div>\n <div><h4>Upload it to TuneLockr<\/h4><p>A unique cryptographic fingerprint is generated and recorded on the Tezos blockchain \u2014 an immutable timestamp.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">3<\/div>\n <div><h4>Receive your certificate instantly<\/h4><p>A dated, eIDAS-compliant PDF certificate, valid for life, stored in your account.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">4<\/div>\n <div><h4>Now send it however you normally would<\/h4><p>WeTransfer, Drive, email, a private link \u2014 your choice. Your proof of ownership already exists, independent of the transfer method.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"cta-mid\">\n <h3>\ud83c\udf81 Protect your file before you send it \u2014 1st deposit free<\/h3>\n <p>Tezos blockchain \u00b7 eIDAS standard \u00b7 Valid for life in 170+ countries \u00b7 2 minutes \u00b7 No credit card<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" class=\"btn-p\" rel=\"follow\">Start protecting for free \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\" id=\"checklist\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Pre-send checklist<\/span>\n <h2>Before you send any<br>music file, <em>check this<\/em><\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"g g2\">\n <div class=\"card\">\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--gl);margin-bottom:10px\">\u2705 Do this<\/h4>\n <ul class=\"ck\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n <li>Timestamp the exact version you're about to send<\/li>\n <li>Keep a copy of what you sent and to whom<\/li>\n <li>Use a transfer method appropriate to file size<\/li>\n <li>Add basic copyright metadata to the file itself<\/li>\n <li>Confirm the recipient before sharing sensitive stems or full projects<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--rl);margin-bottom:10px\">\u274c Avoid this<\/h4>\n <ul class=\"xl\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n <li>Sending your only copy of a project without a backup<\/li>\n <li>Relying on a transfer service's date as legal proof<\/li>\n <li>Sharing a full stems package before any agreement is in place<\/li>\n <li>Assuming a private link stays private once sent<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"tc\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px\">\n <span class=\"mini\">FAQ<\/span>\n <h2>Frequently asked questions<br>about <em>sending music online<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"wn\" style=\"margin:0 auto\">\n <div class=\"fl\">\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>What is the best way to send music online?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>For most artists, WeTransfer or Google Drive work well for large audio files (WAV, stems, full projects), while a private SoundCloud link is convenient for quick listening feedback. Whichever method you choose, the file-sending tool itself does not protect your rights \u2014 that requires a separate, timestamped proof of ownership created before you send anything. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" rel=\"follow\">Protect your file free \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Is it safe to send a beat or demo before signing an agreement?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>It's common practice, but it carries risk without protection. Once a file leaves your hands, you generally can't control what happens to it. The safer approach is to timestamp your file with a service like TuneLockr before sending it \u2014 that way, if a dispute arises, you have dated proof you created it first, regardless of what happens to the file afterward.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Does WeTransfer or Dropbox protect my copyright?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>No. File transfer and cloud storage services are built for moving and storing files, not for establishing legal proof of authorship. They typically don't provide a verifiable, independent timestamp tied to your specific file that would hold up in a dispute. For that, you need a dedicated timestamped proof of ownership, created before sharing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>What file formats can I send for music collaboration?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>Common formats include MP3 and WAV for finished tracks or demos, WAV or FLAC for masters, ZIP files for full DAW projects and stems, and PDF or TXT for lyrics and split sheets. Most transfer services support all of these; the format itself doesn't affect your legal protection \u2014 timestamping does.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Should I protect a file before or after sending it?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>Always before. A proof created after you've already shared a file is significantly weaker, since it can't establish that the file existed in that exact form before it left your hands. The rule: protect first, send after.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Can I send a large audio file for free?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>Yes. WeTransfer's free tier supports files up to 2GB, Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage shared across your account, and Dropbox's free tier includes 2GB of storage. For most single tracks, demos, or stems, any of these free tiers is more than sufficient.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"cta-final\">\n <h2>\ud83d\udce4 Send your music with<br>confidence, not <em>risk.<\/em><\/h2>\n <p>16,489 artists already protect their work with TuneLockr before sending it anywhere. Tezos blockchain, lifetime certificate, valid in 170+ countries. First deposit free \u2014 no credit card.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hbtns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" class=\"btn-p\" rel=\"follow\">Protect my file now \u2192<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-it-works\/\" class=\"btn-s\" rel=\"follow\">How it works<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"proof\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">2 minutes \u00b7 No credit card \u00b7 Lifetime proof \u00b7 170+ countries<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"resources\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(20px,3vw,32px);margin-bottom:10px\">More resources to protect your music<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color:var(--muted)\">Guides for every type of musical creation and every situation.<\/p>\n <div class=\"mg\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-protect-your-music\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Guide<\/div><h4>How to Protect Your Music<\/h4><p>Complete 2026 guide.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/proof-of-music-ownership\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Proof<\/div><h4>Proof of Music Ownership<\/h4><p>What counts as real evidence.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-protect-a-beat\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Beats<\/div><h4>How to Protect a Beat<\/h4><p>Guide for producers.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-protect-song-lyrics\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Lyrics<\/div><h4>How to Protect Song Lyrics<\/h4><p>Complete guide.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/music-plagiarism\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Plagiarism<\/div><h4>Music Plagiarism<\/h4><p>How to prove your music is yours.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-copyright-a-song-on-youtube\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">YouTube<\/div><h4>Copyright a Song on YouTube<\/h4><p>Content ID + TuneLockr.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/pricing\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Pricing<\/div><h4>TuneLockr Pricing<\/h4><p>All plans and options.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">See \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">\u2b50 Action<\/div><h4>Start protecting now<\/h4><p>Free first deposit.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Start \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<script>\n document.querySelectorAll(\".fq\").forEach(b=>{b.addEventListener(\"click\",()=>{const i=b.closest(\".fi\"),o=i.classList.contains(\"open\");document.querySelectorAll(\".fi\").forEach(x=>{x.classList.remove(\"open\");x.querySelector(\".fq\").setAttribute(\"aria-expanded\",\"false\")});if(!o){i.classList.add(\"open\");b.setAttribute(\"aria-expanded\",\"true\")}})});\n<\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf5826 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bf5826\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"content_width":"boxed"}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c38bc6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c38bc6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Online<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"badge\">\ud83d\udce4 TuneLockr \u2014 16,489 creators protected<\/div>\n <h1>How to Send Music<br>Online <em>Safely<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Learning how to send music online safely starts with one rule: the transfer tool and the protection are two separate steps. WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a private SoundCloud link \u2014 every method gets your file from A to B. None of them protect your rights. Here's how to do both.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-rule\">\ud83d\udcce The rule: Protect first. Send after.<\/div>\n <div class=\"hbtns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" class=\"btn-p\" rel=\"follow\">\ud83d\udd10 Protect my file \u2014 1st deposit free<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methods\" class=\"btn-s\">Compare sending methods<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"proof\">Tezos Blockchain \u00b7 eIDAS Standard \u00b7 170+ countries \u00b7 2 minutes \u00b7 No credit card<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"stats\">\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>16,489<\/strong><span>creators protected<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>2 min<\/strong><span>to protect a file<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>170+<\/strong><span>countries recognized<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>lifetime<\/strong><span>proof validity<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"toc\">\n <div class=\"toc-title\">Jump to :<\/div>\n <div class=\"toc-links\">\n <a href=\"#why\" class=\"tl\">Why it matters<\/a>\n <a href=\"#real-situations\" class=\"tl\">Real situations<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methods\" class=\"tl\">Sending methods compared<\/a>\n <a href=\"#formats\" class=\"tl\">File formats<\/a>\n <a href=\"#how-it-works\" class=\"tl\">Protect before you send<\/a>\n <a href=\"#checklist\" class=\"tl\">Pre-send checklist<\/a>\n <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"tl\">FAQ<\/a>\n <a href=\"#resources\" class=\"tl\">Resources<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"why\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Why it matters<\/span>\n <h2>Sending music online is safe.<br><em>Sending it unprotected<\/em> isn't.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\">File transfer tools are excellent at moving bytes from one place to another. They were never built to establish who created a file, or when.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"alert\">\n <h3 style=\"color:var(--rl);font-size:18px;margin-bottom:14px;font-weight:900\">\ud83d\udea8 What transfer tools don't do<\/h3>\n <div class=\"alert-grid\">\n <div class=\"alert-item\"><h4>No proof of authorship<\/h4><p>WeTransfer, Drive, and Dropbox confirm a file was uploaded and downloaded \u2014 not that you're the one who created it.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"alert-item\"><h4>No independent timestamp<\/h4><p>Upload dates on these services are not designed to serve as legal evidence of creation, and can be disputed or altered.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"alert-item\"><h4>No control once it's sent<\/h4><p>Once a link is opened or a file is downloaded, you have no way to track or restrict what happens to it next.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(251,191,191,.6)\">None of this means you should stop using these tools \u2014 they're the industry standard for a reason. It means you need a separate step before you use them.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\" id=\"real-situations\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Real situations<\/span>\n <h2>What happens after<br>you hit <em>send<\/em><\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"g g3\">\n <div class=\"story\">\n <div class=\"story-label\">\ud83d\udcce WeTransfer situation<\/div>\n <p>A producer sends a beat via WeTransfer to an artist for feedback. The artist records on it and releases it. <strong>The transfer log shows a download \u2014 not who made the beat first.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"story\">\n <div class=\"story-label\">\u2601\ufe0f Google Drive situation<\/div>\n <p>A songwriter shares a folder of demos with a collaborator. One demo ends up used elsewhere. <strong>Drive's \"last modified\" date reflects Google's servers, not a legal proof of your authorship.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"story\">\n <div class=\"story-label\">\ud83d\udd17 Private link situation<\/div>\n <p>An artist sends a private SoundCloud link to a label A&R. The link gets forwarded further than intended. <strong>No record exists of the file's original creation date, only of the platform upload.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"bx bg\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\n <p><strong>The fix is simple:<\/strong> deposit your file on TuneLockr before you open WeTransfer, Drive, or any other tool. Your transfer method doesn't change \u2014 your protection does.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"methods\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Sending methods compared<\/span>\n <h2>How to Send Music Online :<br>the <em>best methods<\/em> in 2026<\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\">An honest comparison of the most common methods, for actually moving your files.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Max free size<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Proof of ownership?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>WeTransfer<\/strong><\/td><td>2GB (free)<\/td><td>One-off transfers, no account needed<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Google Drive<\/strong><\/td><td>15GB (shared storage)<\/td><td>Ongoing collaboration, shared folders<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Dropbox<\/strong><\/td><td>2GB (free tier)<\/td><td>Version history, team folders<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Private SoundCloud link<\/strong><\/td><td>Streaming, not download<\/td><td>Quick feedback listens, not file delivery<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Email attachment<\/strong><\/td><td>~25MB (most providers)<\/td><td>Lyrics, small files, contracts<\/td><td><span class=\"tgr\">Weak at best<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>TuneLockr<\/strong> <span class=\"tgg\" style=\"font-size:10px\">Do this first<\/span><\/td><td>N\/A \u2014 protection, not transfer<\/td><td>Timestamped proof before you send via any method above<\/td><td><span class=\"tgg\">Yes \u2014 blockchain timestamped<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"bx bo\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">\n <p><strong>These aren't competitors \u2014 they're complementary.<\/strong> Use TuneLockr to protect your file first, then send it however you normally would. Your transfer method stays the same; you just add one step before it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\" id=\"formats\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">File formats<\/span>\n <h2>What you're actually<br><em>sending<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\">Different situations call for different formats \u2014 here's what's typically expected.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <thead><tr><th>What you're sending<\/th><th>Common format<\/th><th>Typical use case<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>Demo \/ rough mix<\/strong><\/td><td>MP3<\/td><td>Quick feedback, low file size<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Final master<\/strong><\/td><td>WAV, FLAC<\/td><td>Distribution, mixing\/mastering engineer<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Beat \/ instrumental<\/strong><\/td><td>MP3, WAV<\/td><td>Sending to an artist or client<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Full DAW project<\/strong><\/td><td>ZIP<\/td><td>Collaboration, handing off production<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Stems \/ separated tracks<\/strong><\/td><td>WAV, ZIP<\/td><td>Remixing, licensing, mixing engineer<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Lyrics \/ split sheet<\/strong><\/td><td>PDF, TXT<\/td><td>Co-writing, publishing, contracts<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"how-it-works\">\n <div class=\"w tc\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Protect before you send<\/span>\n <h2>Add one step before<br>you <em>hit send<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"ssub\" style=\"margin:12px auto 0\">Your transfer workflow doesn't change \u2014 you just add a 2-minute step at the start.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"wn\" style=\"margin:32px auto 0;text-align:left\">\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">1<\/div>\n <div><h4>Prepare the exact file you're about to send<\/h4><p>Whatever version you're sharing \u2014 demo, beat, stems, lyrics \u2014 that's the one to protect first.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">2<\/div>\n <div><h4>Upload it to TuneLockr<\/h4><p>A unique cryptographic fingerprint is generated and recorded on the Tezos blockchain \u2014 an immutable timestamp.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">3<\/div>\n <div><h4>Receive your certificate instantly<\/h4><p>A dated, eIDAS-compliant PDF certificate, valid for life, stored in your account.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step\">\n <div class=\"step-n\">4<\/div>\n <div><h4>Now send it however you normally would<\/h4><p>WeTransfer, Drive, email, a private link \u2014 your choice. Your proof of ownership already exists, independent of the transfer method.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"cta-mid\">\n <h3>\ud83c\udf81 Protect your file before you send it \u2014 1st deposit free<\/h3>\n <p>Tezos blockchain \u00b7 eIDAS standard \u00b7 Valid for life in 170+ countries \u00b7 2 minutes \u00b7 No credit card<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" class=\"btn-p\" rel=\"follow\">Start protecting for free \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\" id=\"checklist\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span class=\"mini\">Pre-send checklist<\/span>\n <h2>Before you send any<br>music file, <em>check this<\/em><\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"g g2\">\n <div class=\"card\">\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--gl);margin-bottom:10px\">\u2705 Do this<\/h4>\n <ul class=\"ck\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n <li>Timestamp the exact version you're about to send<\/li>\n <li>Keep a copy of what you sent and to whom<\/li>\n <li>Use a transfer method appropriate to file size<\/li>\n <li>Add basic copyright metadata to the file itself<\/li>\n <li>Confirm the recipient before sharing sensitive stems or full projects<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <h4 style=\"color:var(--rl);margin-bottom:10px\">\u274c Avoid this<\/h4>\n <ul class=\"xl\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n <li>Sending your only copy of a project without a backup<\/li>\n <li>Relying on a transfer service's date as legal proof<\/li>\n <li>Sharing a full stems package before any agreement is in place<\/li>\n <li>Assuming a private link stays private once sent<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"tc\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px\">\n <span class=\"mini\">FAQ<\/span>\n <h2>Frequently asked questions<br>about <em>sending music online<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"wn\" style=\"margin:0 auto\">\n <div class=\"fl\">\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>What is the best way to send music online?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>For most artists, WeTransfer or Google Drive work well for large audio files (WAV, stems, full projects), while a private SoundCloud link is convenient for quick listening feedback. Whichever method you choose, the file-sending tool itself does not protect your rights \u2014 that requires a separate, timestamped proof of ownership created before you send anything. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" rel=\"follow\">Protect your file free \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Is it safe to send a beat or demo before signing an agreement?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>It's common practice, but it carries risk without protection. Once a file leaves your hands, you generally can't control what happens to it. The safer approach is to timestamp your file with a service like TuneLockr before sending it \u2014 that way, if a dispute arises, you have dated proof you created it first, regardless of what happens to the file afterward.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Does WeTransfer or Dropbox protect my copyright?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>No. File transfer and cloud storage services are built for moving and storing files, not for establishing legal proof of authorship. They typically don't provide a verifiable, independent timestamp tied to your specific file that would hold up in a dispute. For that, you need a dedicated timestamped proof of ownership, created before sharing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>What file formats can I send for music collaboration?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>Common formats include MP3 and WAV for finished tracks or demos, WAV or FLAC for masters, ZIP files for full DAW projects and stems, and PDF or TXT for lyrics and split sheets. Most transfer services support all of these; the format itself doesn't affect your legal protection \u2014 timestamping does.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Should I protect a file before or after sending it?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>Always before. A proof created after you've already shared a file is significantly weaker, since it can't establish that the file existed in that exact form before it left your hands. The rule: protect first, send after.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"fi\"><button class=\"fq\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Can I send a large audio file for free?<\/span><span class=\"fi2\">+<\/span><\/button><div class=\"fa\"><p>Yes. WeTransfer's free tier supports files up to 2GB, Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage shared across your account, and Dropbox's free tier includes 2GB of storage. For most single tracks, demos, or stems, any of these free tiers is more than sufficient.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"cta-final\">\n <h2>\ud83d\udce4 Send your music with<br>confidence, not <em>risk.<\/em><\/h2>\n <p>16,489 artists already protect their work with TuneLockr before sending it anywhere. Tezos blockchain, lifetime certificate, valid in 170+ countries. First deposit free \u2014 no credit card.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hbtns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" class=\"btn-p\" rel=\"follow\">Protect my file now \u2192<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-it-works\/\" class=\"btn-s\" rel=\"follow\">How it works<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"proof\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">2 minutes \u00b7 No credit card \u00b7 Lifetime proof \u00b7 170+ countries<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"resources\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(20px,3vw,32px);margin-bottom:10px\">More resources to protect your music<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color:var(--muted)\">Guides for every type of musical creation and every situation.<\/p>\n <div class=\"mg\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-protect-your-music\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Guide<\/div><h4>How to Protect Your Music<\/h4><p>Complete 2026 guide.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/proof-of-music-ownership\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Proof<\/div><h4>Proof of Music Ownership<\/h4><p>What counts as real evidence.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-protect-a-beat\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Beats<\/div><h4>How to Protect a Beat<\/h4><p>Guide for producers.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-protect-song-lyrics\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Lyrics<\/div><h4>How to Protect Song Lyrics<\/h4><p>Complete guide.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/music-plagiarism\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Plagiarism<\/div><h4>Music Plagiarism<\/h4><p>How to prove your music is yours.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/how-to-copyright-a-song-on-youtube\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">YouTube<\/div><h4>Copyright a Song on YouTube<\/h4><p>Content ID + TuneLockr.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/pricing\/\" class=\"mc\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">Pricing<\/div><h4>TuneLockr Pricing<\/h4><p>All plans and options.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">See \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\" rel=\"follow\"><div class=\"mc-cat\">\u2b50 Action<\/div><h4>Start protecting now<\/h4><p>Free first deposit.<\/p><span class=\"mc-a\">Start \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<script>\n document.querySelectorAll(\".fq\").forEach(b=>{b.addEventListener(\"click\",()=>{const i=b.closest(\".fi\"),o=i.classList.contains(\"open\");document.querySelectorAll(\".fi\").forEach(x=>{x.classList.remove(\"open\");x.querySelector(\".fq\").setAttribute(\"aria-expanded\",\"false\")});if(!o){i.classList.add(\"open\");b.setAttribute(\"aria-expanded\",\"true\")}})});\n<\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf5826 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bf5826\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"content_width":"boxed"}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c38bc6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c38bc6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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