How To Add Publisher Links in the Member Portal

Before You Start

• Log in to the SOCAN Member Portal
• Have contributor, publisher, and share information ready

Publisher links are added using T (“to”) and F (“from”) codes, and the numbers correspond to the row of the Assignor and Assignee.

Understanding Publisher Link Codes

Publisher links use matching T and F codes to link a Assignor (writer or publisher) to an Assignee (publisher).

• Assignors (writers, composers, or publishers) use a T (“to”) code
  T#; → Assigns their rights to an Assignee
• Assignees use an F (“from”) code
  F#; → Receives rights from an Assignor
• The number (#) links the Assignor and Assignee together
  → The number indicates the row of the shareholder being linked

You can add more than one relationship per contributor if needed.

Examples

Two Composer/Authors, Two Publishers

• Composer/Author A is published by Publisher A
• Composer/Author A → T2; - Paul assigns to T2;

Because his publisher is in the second row (Universal)

• Publisher A → F1; - Universal receives assignation from F1;

Because their assignor is in the first row (Paul)

• Composer/Author B is published by Publisher B
• Composer/Author B → T4;- Jamie assigns to T4;

Because his publisher is in the fourth row (Cordova)

• Publisher B → F3;- Cordova receives assignation from F3;

Because their assignor is in the third row (Jamie)

SAME PUBLISHER FOR MULTIPLE Composers/authors

If multiple Assignors share the same Assignee, each Assignor uses the same T number, and the publisher lists each corresponding F code.

Two Composer/Authors, one publisher

• Composer/Author A → T3; — Paul assigns to T3;

Because his publisher is in the third row (Cordova)

• Composer/Author B →T3; — Jamie assigns to T3;

Because he is also published by the publisher in the third row (Cordova)

• Publisher A →F1; F2; — Cordova receives assignation

Because F1; Paul is listed in the first row and F2;Jamie is listed in the second row

How Autofill Works

In some cases, the system will automatically fill in the corresponding code:

• Example:
• If you enter T1; on an Assignor's row,
• The system may automatically populate the matching Fcode on the linked Assignee row.

Always review all contributor rows before submitting.

Formatting Rules

Incorrect formatting can prevent validation.

• Always include a semicolon (;)
• Separate multiple codes with a space
• Use one or more codes per contributor row

Not Sure If Your Link Is Set Correctly?

Check that:

• Each creator has one or more T codes
• Each publisher has the corresponding F codes
• All codes end with a semicolon (;)
• Numbers link the correct creator and publisher

Need Help?

Open a New "Support Request" Case in your member portal.

How to Submit a Case in the Member Portal

Email us at: members@socan.com or call the Membership Team at 1-866-307-6226