How to Create an MP3 Download Link

This article will walk you through the process of creating a link (URL) to an MP3 file that you have uploaded. To generate the link, start by uploading the MP3 file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or iCloud, or to an online music platform like SoundCloud. Once uploaded successfully, you can share the music via the generated link.

Open the Google Drive website. Go to https://drive.google.com using your web browser. This will take you to the main Drive page, assuming you're already logged into your Google account.

• If you’re not logged in, click on Go To Drive at the top-right corner of the page, then enter your Google email and password to access your account.

Click on NEW (New). This button is located at the top left of the page. A dropdown menu will appear.

Click on File Upload (Upload File). This option is available in the dropdown menu.

Select your MP3 file. Click on the MP3 file you wish to upload. You might need to first click on the folder containing the MP3 file on the left side of the window.

Click on Open (Open). This button is located at the bottom right of the window. Your MP3 file will be uploaded to Google Drive.

Double-click the MP3 file in Google Drive. After the MP3 file is uploaded, double-click it in Google Drive to open it.

• Once you've uploaded a new file, it usually appears in the bottom right corner of your browser. You can click on the notification to open the file.

Click on the ⋮ button. It is located in the top right corner of your screen.

Click on the Share option. This is usually the first choice next to the profile icon in the menu.

• A pop-up window titled "Share with people and groups" will appear.

Click on the "Get Link" option at the bottom of the window to expand and display the link and its permissions.

Copy the link. Above the permissions section, you will see a link. Click on it, then press Ctrl+C (or ⌘ Command+C on Mac) to copy the link. You may also click on the Copy link option.

• You can paste the copied link anywhere by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘ Command+V on Mac).
• Click on the "Anyone with the link" dropdown menu to view options for "Viewer", "Commenter", and "Editor". If you choose "Editor", anyone with the link can download the file. If you choose "Commenter", no one can download the file. If you set "Anyone with the link" to "Restricted", only selected individuals can access the file.

Open the iCloud Drive website. Navigate to https://www.icloud.com/#iclouddrive in your browser. This will open the iCloud Drive page if you're already signed in to iCloud.

• If you're not signed in, enter your Apple ID and password, then click the arrow icon.

Click the "Upload" button. This button, represented by a cloud icon with an upward arrow, can be found at the top of the page.

Select your MP3 file. Click on the MP3 file you wish to upload. You may need to navigate to the folder containing your MP3 file on the left side of the window before selecting it.

Click the Open button. This is located at the bottom right corner of the window. The MP3 will be uploaded to iCloud Drive.

Select the MP3 file in iCloud Drive. Once the MP3 has been uploaded, click on the file within iCloud Drive to choose it.

Click on the "Share" icon. This icon looks like a person with a + symbol on the side, and when you hover over it, it will show the text "Add People". You'll find this option at the top of the page.

Click the Copy Link option. This is located on the right side of the pop-up window.

Click on the Share Options button. This is located at the bottom left corner of the window.

Click the "Who can access" box. This will open a drop-down menu.

Click on Anyone with the link. This option appears in the drop-down menu.

Click the "Share" icon. This icon, which features a person symbol with a + next to it, will show the "Add People" text when you hover over it. It is located at the top of the page.

Copy the link. In the box in the center of the window, select the link and press Ctrl+C (or ⌘ Command+C on Mac) to copy the link.

• You can paste the link anywhere by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘ Command+V).

Share the link. Send the link to your friends, or post it somewhere so others can access it. Once they have the link, they can download the MP3 by clicking on it and then selecting Download a Copy.

Go to the SoundCloud website. Open https://soundcloud.com/ in your browser. This is how you access the SoundCloud music page once you’re logged in.

• If you’re not signed in yet, click on Sign In at the top right corner, and enter your SoundCloud email and password.

Click the Upload. This button is found at the top-right corner of the SoundCloud window.

Click the Choose a file to upload. This orange button appears in the middle of the page.

Select your MP3 file. Click on the MP3 file you want to upload. You might need to open the folder containing the MP3 file on the left side of the window first.

Click on Open. This button is located at the bottom right corner of the window. It's the step where you upload your MP3 file to SoundCloud.

Click on the Permissions. You can find this tab at the top-right corner of the window.

Check the "Enable downloads" box. This box is located at the top-left of the window. This ensures that others can download your MP3 file.

Click on Save. This orange button is located at the bottom right of the upload section.

Copy the link. At the bottom of the "Share your new track" section in the middle of the page, select the link and press Ctrl+C (or ⌘ Command+C on Mac) to copy the link.

• You can paste the link anywhere by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘ Command+V).

Share the link. Send the link to friends or post it somewhere so that others can access it. Once you have the link, anyone can download your song by clicking on the link, then clicking ⋯ More at the bottom of the song, followed by Download in the dropdown menu that appears.

• You can upload your MP3 privately and share the private link. The song will not be visible to your followers if you set it to private instead of public.

• You can share files from most cloud storage services like OneDrive and Dropbox.
• SoundCloud allows you to upload up to 180 minutes of music without needing to upgrade to a paid account.

• Uploading music by artists for others to download for free without permission is illegal.
• While sharing MP3 files over the internet is convenient due to their smaller size, these files may have been compressed and lose quality compared to formats like WAV and WMA. Decide which audio format you want for your download link based on how much quality you're willing to sacrifice for smaller file size and faster download speeds.