Getting Started with the API

1. Go to the API sign-up page [insert link] and click Get API keys.
2. Create an account — no credit card required.
3. Answer a few questions about your use case.
4. Verify your email address via the link sent.
5. You'll land in the developer portal where you can generate your API key

1. Log in to the developer portal.
2. Go to API Keys.
3. Generate your key and use it to authenticate requests to the Epidemic Sound API.

1. Open the getting started guide in the developer portal.
2. Copy the sample code for your language of choice.
3. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key from your portal.
4. Run the code — you should hear a track playing within a few minutes.

The free tier gives access to the full Epidemic Sound music and sound effects catalogue for prototyping and testing. Usage is limited to:

• 50 downloads (download endpoint)
• 100 streams (preview endpoint)

These are lifetime limits and do not reset.

• Safelisting — not available on the free tier.
• Commercial licensing — content cannot be published or distributed using a free tier integration.

OAuth / Epidemic Sound Connect — only API key authentication is available.

When you're ready to go live with the Epidemic Sound integration in your product, or if you've reached your usage limits, click Contact Sales in the developer portal. Our team will follow up to discuss your use case and next steps.

Do I need a credit card to sign up? No. No payment information is needed to create a free tier account.

Can I go live with my integration on the free tier? No — the free tier is for prototyping and testing only, and does not include a music license. To distribute music to your end users, you'll need to upgrade to a paid plan. Click Contact Sales in the developer portal to get started. For more information, you can find the Terms & Conditions here.

What happens when I reach my usage limits? You will receive an email notification and access to the relevant endpoint stops. Contact sales to upgrade to a paid plan. 

Do the usage limits reset? No. The download and stream limits are lifetime limits and do not reset.

Which API endpoints can I access? All endpoints except safelisting. 

How do I get support? Use the support form in the help centre.

Where can I find API documentation? Full API documentation, getting started guides, and code samples are available in the developer portal.

Does the free tier give access to the Epidemic Sound MCP server? No — the MCP server is a separate product. It connects to your personal Epidemic Sound account via OAuth or an account API key, and requires an active Epidemic Sound subscription. The Partner API free tier uses a different API key and is designed for building integrations, not AI-assisted workflows. See the MCP server documentation for more details.