TikTok Start Time by Distributor (2026)
How to set the TikTok preview start time at DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Amuse, RouteNote, Symphonic, Ditto, Too Lost, Label Worx, eMastered and FUGA: field names, clip lengths and post-release edits, from each distributor's help pages.
| Distributor | Field | Clip | Edit after release |
|---|---|---|---|
| DistroKid | Preview clip start time → "Let me specify when the good part starts" | 60 s | Yes |
| TuneCore | TikTok Clip Start Time (Optional) | 60 s | Yes |
| CD Baby | Clip timing (set during the original submission) | 60 s | No |
| Amuse | TikTok preview start time (per track, in the upload flow) | not stated | Yes |
| RouteNote | Start time on the track metadata page | not stated | Yes |
| Symphonic | Clip Start Time | 30 s | Yes |
| Ditto Music | 30-second snippet (Release Builder) | 30 s | Not documented |
| Too Lost | TikTok Start Time | not stated | Yes |
| Label Worx | Custom Sample Start (Track Details) | not stated | Not documented |
| eMastered | Preview Clip Start Time (second option → slider) | 60 s | Yes |
| FUGA | Playtime & Preview → Preview Start / Preview Length | 60 s | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which distributors let me change the TikTok start time after release?
DistroKid, TuneCore, RouteNote, Symphonic, Too Lost and eMastered document a self-serve edit; Amuse changes it through support. CD Baby says clip edits are not possible once a release is finalised.
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