Share Unreleased Music Securely
Stop sending Google Drive links and praying nobody forwards them. Gatefolded gives you a branded page with password protection, email allowlists, in-browser playback, and real analytics on who actually listened.
You already know the pain
Every tool musicians use for private sharing has the same problems. None of them were built for this.
Google Drive
Looks unprofessional. No inline playback. Anyone with the link can forward it. Zero analytics.
WeTransfer
Free links expire after a few days. Recipients have to download files before they can listen. No way to track who opened it.
SoundCloud Private Links
Private links can be forwarded to anyone. No password or invite list. Basic analytics at best.
Email attachments
File size limits. Buried in inboxes. No playback experience. You never know if they actually listened.
Everything you need for private sharing
Password protection
Lock any release behind a password. Only people you trust get access. Change or revoke the password anytime.
Email allowlists
Restrict access to specific email addresses. Listeners verify with a one-time code, so a forwarded link won't open.
In-browser playback
Full tracks stream right in the browser, from the file you uploaded. No apps. MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A and OGG supported.
Listener analytics
See plays and completion for each track. With an invite list, see which email unlocked the page and when. Export as CSV.
Expiring links
Set a link to expire on a date or after a total number of plays. No lingering access to old demos or pre-release tracks.
Download controls
Allow or block downloads per release. You decide what listeners can keep and what stays stream-only.
Album-level organization
Group tracks into albums and releases. Share an entire project with one link, complete with artwork and credits.
Team collaboration
Invite up to 4 collaborators per artist. Managers, bandmates, or label staff can help manage releases, and you can approve their edits first.
How Gatefolded compares
Feature-by-feature against the tools musicians actually use for private sharing
| Gatefolded | Google Drive | WeTransfer | SoundCloud | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio quality | ✓ | Download only | Download only | Compressed |
| In-browser playback | ✓ | Basic preview | ✕ | ✓ |
| Password protection | ✓ | ✕ | Paid | ✕ |
| Email allowlists | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Listener analytics | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Basic |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Link permanence | ✓ | ✓ | Expires | ✓ |
| Expiring links | ✓ | ✕ | Always expires | ✕ |
Gatefolded includes everything at one flat rate: $49/year.
Built for the way you actually work
For Producers
Sending mixes to clients
Upload the latest mix, put your client's email on the invite list, and let them listen in their browser. You see when they unlocked it, so you know when to follow up.
For Labels
Sharing pre-release albums with press
Create a branded listening page for your upcoming release. Restrict access by email allowlist so only approved journalists can listen. See who unlocked it and when.
For Artists
Sending demos to A&R
Share your best work in a clean, professional player — not a Google Drive folder. Put the A&R contact on the invite list, and see when they unlocked it.
For Bands
Sharing rehearsal recordings with members
Upload session recordings and rough mixes. Share with bandmates via email allowlist. Everyone listens in their browser without downloading anything.
What artists say
“There was just no reasonable option for private, exclusive streaming before Gatefolded. It’s easy, looks good, and gives listeners a deluxe experience of an artist’s work.”
“I want to share new songs with my friends, but I want more control than just texting a SoundCloud link.”
Set up in 3 steps
Upload your tracks
Drag and drop MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A or OGG files. Add artwork, lyrics, and credits.
Set your access controls
Add a password, set up an email allowlist, configure expiration. Or leave it open. Your call.
Share your link
Send the link to whoever needs to hear it. Watch the plays come in.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I share unreleased music without it leaking?
Gatefolded gives you several layers of access control. You can password-protect any release, restrict access to specific email addresses with an invite list, set the link to expire on a date or after a total number of plays, and turn downloads off. On an invite list, each listener verifies their email with a one-time code, so a forwarded link doesn't open for anyone else. You can turn on an email or in-app alert for each unlock, and if a link gets out, one click signs every listener out.
What's the best way to send music to a record label?
Create a Gatefolded page for your release, add your tracks, artwork, and credits, then share the link with the A&R contact. Put their email on the invite list so only they can open it, or set a password. They'll hear your music in a clean player right in their browser, streamed from the file you uploaded, with downloads on or off as you choose. With an invite list you'll see when they unlocked the page, and the listening stats show which tracks got played.
How do I share high quality audio files online?
Upload MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A or OGG files to Gatefolded and they play directly in the browser. Computers stream the file you uploaded; on phones and tablets, WAV and FLAC uploads stream as a 320kbps MP3 copy so they start quickly. You can choose to stream the original on every device instead, release by release. When you allow downloads, listeners can get your original file. Unlike WeTransfer, which requires downloading before listening, there are no extra steps for the listener.
Is Gatefolded better than SoundCloud for sharing private tracks?
SoundCloud's private links can be forwarded to anyone, and there's no record of who opened them. Gatefolded lets you restrict access by email address, see listening stats for every track, and offer your original files for download when you choose. It's purpose-built for private sharing, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Can I share music with multiple people and track who listened?
Yes. You can share a link with as many people as you want, or restrict it to a specific list of email addresses. With an invite list, the access log shows which email unlocked the page and when; on a password or open link, visitors are counted anonymously. Listening stats show plays and average completion for each track, and you can export the events as a CSV.
How much does Gatefolded cost compared to Filepass or Samply?
Gatefolded is $49/year for everything: unlimited releases, password protection, email allowlists, analytics, team collaboration, and custom branding. Samply and Filepass are monthly subscriptions; check their own sites for current prices. Gatefolded has no tiers or feature gates. You get the full product from day one.
Do listeners need to create an account to hear my music?
No. Listeners click your link and hear your music. If you've set up password protection, they enter the password. If you've set up an email allowlist, they verify with a one-time code sent to their email. No account creation, no app download, no friction.
Can my whole team manage shared releases?
Yes. Gatefolded supports team collaboration with up to 4 collaborators per artist. You can invite managers, bandmates, or label staff to help manage releases, and optionally approve their edits before they apply.