When we take a release, each track can get two kinds of service. On the song you will see two toggles: **Distribution** and **Publishing**.

## Distribution

We deliver the recording to stores and streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and so on) and collect the streaming and download revenue. This is about the **recording**.

## Publishing

We manage the **songwriting** side: registering the work, collecting publishing royalties, and looking for **sync** (film, ads, video) and **stock-licensing** opportunities that can boost your streams. This is about the **composition**. See [What publishing covers](https://artists-docs.fatstep.com/hc/fatstep-for-artists/articles/what-publishing-covers).

## Both is our default

Most tracks benefit from both, so both are on unless you turn one off. Keep at least one of the two on.

- If you turn **distribution** off, your current distributor must whitelist the track so we can still handle publishing. Only do this if you distribute this release elsewhere.
- If you turn **publishing** off, you may miss the sync and licensing opportunities we could find for you.

## Related

- [What publishing covers](https://artists-docs.fatstep.com/hc/fatstep-for-artists/articles/what-publishing-covers)
- [Fees and revenue share](https://artists-docs.fatstep.com/hc/fatstep-for-artists/articles/fees-and-revenue-share)
- [How a release moves from draft to live](https://artists-docs.fatstep.com/hc/fatstep-for-artists/articles/release-pipeline)