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What is Quadio?

Quadio is the college creative network.

How does Quadio work?

Quadio is open to everyone with a college-issued .edu email address. Current students, alumni, and school staff members are all welcome to join. Once you log on, you can...

• Create a profile
• Look for collaborators and friends
• Send direct messages
• Upload your own tracks
• Listen to new music from your campus and from schools across the country
• Like, share, and comment on your favorite tracks
• Check out what songs are climbing the charts
• See what your friends are listening to
• ... and more

How can people who are not in college listen to Quadio?

If you are not in college or do not have access to a .edu account, but you wish to support Quadio or an artist on Quadio, you can do the following:

• Follow Quadio on social media @QuadioMedia on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. (Quick Tip: public song links are shared daily on Twitter.com/quadiomedia)
• Ask the artists you want to support to share links to their Quadio songs.
• Ask your friends with Quadio accounts to share links to Quadio songs.

My school uses Gmail, how do I get my verification email?

If you are experiencing difficulties receiving your account verification email, check your spam and junk folders. If the verification email isn't located in your spam or junk folders, follow the steps below:

• Log in to gmail.com on a computer.

I didn’t get my verification email. What should I do?

If you are experiencing difficulties receiving your account verification email, check your spam and junk folders. If the verification email isn't located in your spam or junk folders, you can attempt to resend your verification email by visiting https://app.quadio.com/resend-verification. If you are still experiencing difficulties receiving your account verification, email us at help@quadio.com.

I am an alumni, how do I get my .edu email?

The best way to receive access to an alumni.edu email address is by contacting the Alumni Association of your school. Results may vary based on school guidelines. Tip: Google "alumni email" + your school's name. (Ex: alumni email NYU)

How do I reset my password?

You can reset your password by visiting https://app.quadio.com/forgot-password. Enter the email address associated with your account. We'll email you a link to reset your password.

Is there a Quadio app?

YES! Download the Quadio iOS app on the App Store. Click Here To Download The Quadio iOS App

What are the password requirements?

Your password must: • Be at least 8 characters long • Contain at least 1 lowercase letter • Contain at least 1 uppercase letter • Contain at least 1 number

New school request? How long will it take for my school to be added to Quadio?

New school requests can take up to 24-hours but are often handled much more quickly, depending on the time of day they are received. If your school is not in our system yet, don't worry, we will add it and let you know as soon as it's ready. Please check that your email address is entered correctly when entering your information on the signup page. https://app.quadio.com/sign-up. When the new school request pop-up appears, click the send request button.

What if I’m not an artist or a creative?

Quadio is open to everyone with a college issued .edu email address. Once you log on, you can... • Create a profile • Look for artists and friends • Send direct messages • Listen to new music from your campus and from schools across the country • Like, share, and comment on your favorite tracks • Check out what songs are climbing the charts • See what your friends are listening to • ... and more

How do I sign up for Quadio?

Sign up for Quadio by visiting https://app.quadio.com/sign-up. You can also download the Quadio iOS app in the App Store! Click Here To Download The Quadio iOS App!

Quadio Tips & Best Practices

How do I grow my Quadio account? Complete your profile:

• Upload a profile photo

Can I add social media links to my profile?

Yes! You can add links to your social media profiles. • Click your profile photo in the top right corner of the screen. • Click Update Profile from the drop-down menu. • Scroll down to the About section. • Enter your social media links in the Web Links sections. • Once saved, your links will appear on the About tab of your profile.

How many skills can I list on my profile?

You can add up to 3 skills to your profile.

How do I update my Profile?

To update your profile, click your profile photo and select the Update Profile option in the drop-down menu. • To get the most out of your experience on Quadio, we recommend making your profile as complete as you can. • Add a profile picture and let people know who you are and what you do. • Enter any skills you have and let other users know what you’re looking for.

What do I do if my picture isn’t uploading

At the moment we have three requirements for profile photos.

• Images must be less than 10MB.

How do I delete my profile?

User-controlled deletion settings are currently being developed. If you would like to delete your profile, please email us at help@quadio.com.

How do I change the track name for a song after it has been uploaded?

Quadio does not currently support editing track names after uploading. Please double check that all information is correct before uploading. If you do need to change any track details, we recommend deleting the track and re-uploading with the correct track name.

Can I change a track from Work In Progress to Complete?

Currently, a new upload is required to post a completed version of a track previously uploaded as Work In Progress

Can I change genres on uploaded tracks?

Yes! Follow the steps below to change the genres on a previously uploaded track:

• Click the three dots in the bottom right corner of your track.
• Click the Edit Track option in the drop-down menu.
• Here you can change the genres assigned to your track.

When I upload, what kind of compression or normalization does Quadio apply?

There is currently no compression or normalization being applied to tracks uploaded to Quadio. However, normalization for Quadio track uploads is being developed.

Can I edit collaborators on a previously uploaded track?

Yes! Follow the steps below to edit collaborators on a previously uploaded track:

• Click the three dots in the bottom right corner of your track.
• Click the Edit Track option in the drop-down menu.
• Here you can change the collaborators on your track.

How do I upload tracks?

To upload a track, click the button that says upload on the top right of the page. Here you can add your track, track title, and genres. You can also select status, privacy, collaborators, description, and cover art.

Can I upload from a mobile device?

Yes, you can upload from a mobile device. From the Quadio mobile app, click the Upload Track icon. This will send you to Quadio mobile web, where you will be able to upload from your phone.

How can I change the privacy settings on a track?

Yes! Follow the steps below to change the privacy on a previously uploaded track:

• Click the three dots in the bottom right corner of your track.
• Click the Edit Track option in the drop-down menu.
• Here you can change the privacy settings on your track.

How can I report a track for copyright infringement or unacceptable content?

Click on the 3 dots to the right of any track to open the "see more" menu. Select “report” and provide a quick explanation of why you’re reporting the track. Our team will investigate and contact you by email if we need more information.

Who can see my private tracks?

Only you and people you share your private track’s url with can access private tracks. *Every track uploaded is subject to Quadio's terms of service. Private tracks may be accessed and reviewed by our team if they are reported for copyright infringement or unacceptable content.

Is it possible to group songs as albums or EPs?

Coming Soon…

Do tracks have time limits or file size limitations?

There are no limits on the length of a track or the file size. However, larger files and longer tracks may take longer to upload and render while playing. For optimal performance, we recommend limiting tracks to about 1 hour in length.

How many genres can I add to my track?

Tracks can be tagged with up to 2 genres.

Does Quadio allow remixes, samples, or covers?

Remixes, samples, and covers are welcomed! Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our Terms of Service. Click Here To See Quadio's Terms of Service You are responsible for ensuring that you have the proper permissions to upload content to the platform.

What types of audio files are supported for track uploads?

To upload a song, you will have to upload one of the following supported audio file types: flac, wav, aiff, m4a, mpeg, or mp3. For optimal performance, we recommend limiting the length of your track to 1 hour, maximum.

How do I change cover art for a song after it has been uploaded?

Quadio does not currently support editing cover art on tracks. Please double check that all information is correct before uploading. If you do need to change any of these track details, we recommend deleting the track and re-uploading with the correct cover art.

How does the Discover page work?

The Discover page is a live timeline of every song being uploaded to Quadio. This is where you'll see the most recent tracks uploaded to Quadio in the location and/or genre you're filtered by. Everyone starts out looking at the Regional feed by default, but you can view any location or genre by adjusting the filters.

What is a "Work in Progress" track?

The “Work in Progress” section is where you’ll find tracks that are not yet 100% completed and still being worked on by their uploaders. This is an excellent place to discover potential collaborators or tracks that could use your skills or feedback. #WIP

How does Quadio define Regions?

Quadio’s regions are broken down by West, South, Midwest, and Northeast. See Quadio Region Map displayed below for further reference: (States listed by Region) WEST:

• Alaska

How does the Charts page work?

Quadio’s Charts page show the most popular tracks on the platform. You can filter by genre or location to see the top 100 tracks in a specific genre, school, state, or region. All Time Charts: Songs that have the most overall plays and likes. Hot Charts: Songs that have the most plays and likes in the least amount of time.

How are tracks ranked on the Charts page?

The All Time Charts rank tracks based on all-time performance. The Hot Charts also rank tracks by popularity but adds in the factor of time decay. While plays and likes are taken into consideration, so is the recency of the upload. All Time Charts: Songs that have the most overall plays and likes. Hot Charts: Songs that have the most plays and likes in the least amount of time.

What’s the difference between the Hot and All Time Charts?

All Time Charts: The All Time Charts rank tracks based on all-time performance. Songs that have the most overall plays and likes will top the All Time charts. Hot Charts: The Hot Charts show the hottest tracks on the platform right now. Songs that have the most plays and likes in the least amount of time will top the Hot charts.

How does the Community page work?

The Community page allows you to sort, filter, and search for other users on Quadio. You can find exactly who you’re looking for and easily start interacting.

How can I acknowledge my collaborator(s) on a track?

When you upload a track, you have the option to include your collaborators through the “Add Collaborators” field on the upload page. Your collaborators are sent a notification to accept or decline being added to your track. Type in the name of your collaborators in the "Add Collaborators" field. Collaborators can also be added after uploading, via the "Edit Track" page.

What is the difference between the “Skills” and “Users Looking For” filters?

Filtering by ‘Skills’ will show users who describe themselves as having those skills. For example, if you’re looking for a drummer to complete your band, you can use this filter to find everyone who lists themselves as a drummer. Use the ‘Users Looking For’ filter to see the users who are looking for a specific skill set or resource. For example, if you are a bassist and you’d like to see everyone who is looking for a bassist, this would be the best way to do that efficiently.

Band Profile Update

Update: We recently made an update to our profile structure. Originally, multiple profiles could be created under one account. Our original profile structure was limiting our chat functionality and also blocking us from building a recommendation engine. Now that this concern has been resolved, there will be many exciting updates and enhancements coming to Quadio. Stay tuned!

Are you looking for your band profile?

If you haven't provided a new email address for your band profile, reach out to our community support team with the following information: Subject: Secondary Account Login. Full Name, Band Name, and New Email Address. help@quadio.com. Have you provided a new email address for your band profile? If yes, have you followed the steps provided to you via the "New Account [Quadio]" email from noreply@quadio.com? Are you still unable to log in with your new email after following the emailed instructions? If yes, reach out to our community support team by emailing help@quadio.com. Please list the following information in your email

• Subject: Secondary Account Login
• Full Name
• Band Name
• New Email Address

Can I see who liked a comment?

Yes! When people like a comment that you posted, a notification is sent to your 'You" feed. You can see these notifications by clicking the bell icon and selecting "You".

How do I see all of my notifications?

Follow the steps below to see all of your notifications:

• Click the bell icon

What shows up in my "Following" feed?

Your "Following" feed shows you notification when people you follow post on Quadio. What you will see in your "Following" feed:

• When someone you follow posts a track

What shows up in my "You" feed?

Your "You" feed shows you notifications when people interact with you. What you will see in your "You" feed:

• When someone follows you

Will an artist receive a notification if I unlike their track?

No, artists will not receive a notification if you unlike their track.

Will a user receive a notification if I unfollow them?

No, users will not receive a notification if you unfollow them.

What's the difference between You and Following in Notifications?

Your "You" feed shows you notifications when people interact with you. Your "Following" feed shows you notification when people you follow post on Quadio. What you will see in your "You" feed:

• When someone follows you

Do artists get notifications when people like their songs?

Yes! When people like a song that you posted, a notification is sent to your 'You" feed. You can see these notifications by clicking the bell icon and selecting "You".

Do artists get notifications when people play their songs?

No, artists do not get notifications when people play their songs.

How can I submit feedback or report a problem?

If there is something on Quadio that you wished worked differently, we’d love to hear about it. The same goes for things you wish we had on the platform but currently don’t. Your feedback and ideas will help us improve and build the best space for everyone. Quadio support can be reached via email at help@quadio.com. This is where you can start a conversation with our customer support team and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you want more information on our community guidelines, terms of service, privacy policy, or safety tips, please refer to them in the User Policy section of your Quadio account settings.

What can I see on the Home page?

You can see the following on the Home page:

• Recent plays from users you follow

What can I see on the Home tab?

You can see the following on the Home tab: • Recent plays from users you follow • Your recent likes • Quadio Artist Spotlight • Your regional Hot 100 • New Tracks from your state • New artists at your school

What can I see on the Discover tab?

The Discover tab is a live timeline of every song being uploaded to Quadio. This is where you'll see the most recent tracks uploaded to Quadio in the location and/or genre you're filtered by. You can view any location or genre by adjusting the filters.

What can I see on the Charts tab?

Quadio’s Charts tab show the most popular tracks on the platform. You can filter by genre or location to see the top 100 tracks in a specific genre, school, state, or region. All Time Charts: Songs that have the most overall plays and likes. Hot Charts: Songs that have the most plays and likes in the least amount of time.

What can I see on the Community tab?

The Community tab allows you to sort, filter, and search for other users on Quadio. You can find exactly who you’re looking for and easily start interacting.

What can I see on the Notifications tab?

You will see the following on the Notifications tab:

• When someone follows you