Download Gates
Give away a track, remix, or sample pack and grow your email list at the same time. A download gate puts your file behind one simple step: the fan enters their email, the download unlocks. Every email lands directly in your BCKSTG fan list, tagged with the download that brought it in.
Set one up
- Go to Landing Pages in your dashboard and create or edit a page.
- Add the Download gate block.
- Create a gate: give it a title, then upload your file (WAV, MP3, or ZIP up to 250 MB) or paste an external file URL.
- Optional: add your SoundCloud and Spotify links. After a fan unlocks, we show a "support the artist" row where they can repost or follow with one tap. This step is always optional for the fan.
- Save the page and share the link: your SoundCloud track description, Instagram bio, anywhere.
The built-in player
If you uploaded a file, the page shows a player so fans can stream the track right there. Two settings control it:
- Show a player on the page: turn the player on or off.
- Require email before streaming too: for unreleased material. The fan has to unlock before they can even press play.
Your file is delivered with links that expire in minutes. There is no permanent link on the page for anyone to copy.
Private SoundCloud links
If your track is private on SoundCloud, you can paste the private link (or the embed code SoundCloud gives you) into the gate. We keep that link off the page entirely and load the player through our own protected route, so visitors can't lift it from the page source. One honest caveat: a fan who has already unlocked can still reach the SoundCloud page through the player itself. For full protection, upload the file to BCKSTG instead.
What you get
- Every unlock adds the fan to your Guest List (email, optional phone and SMS opt-in, optional location).
- Fans who were already on your list stay at their existing tier.
- The voluntary support prompts drive reposts and follows from the fans who love the track, without blocking anyone's download.