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Add audio files

Learn how to add music and other audio files to your Website Builder site.

Article ID: SLN29200

You can add audio files to your Website Builder site by embedding SoundCloud files as a section widget. You can also add a SoundCloud file as a media widget. You'll need to create a SoundCloud account and upload your own files to SoundCloud before you can embed them. Learn more. You can embed individual tracks, albums, and playlists.

Add an audio file

  1. From your Manage Site page, click Edit site or Site Design.
    The Edit site and Site Design links.
  2. Navigate to the page on which you wish to add the audio file.
  3. Click the + icon at the top or bottom of an existing section. This will depend on where you want the section to be displayed - above or below the section.
    The + icon will add a section.
  4. On the left side, select Widgets.
    Click the Widgets link.
  5. Click the right arrow until you see the SoundCloud widget.
    The right arrow.
  6. Choose the SoundCloud widget by clicking the + icon.
    Choose the SoundCloud widget.
  7. In the Apply website style window, select if you wish to apply the original section style or your own website style.
    Choose to apply the original section style or your own website style.
  8. Click anywhere on the sample SoundCloud file.
  9. Click Edit Widget. The Parameters screen will open.
    The Edit Widget option.
  10. Enter the URL for your SoundCloud file to the Track URL field then select the following playback options:
    • Auto Play - The file will automatically play. Note: Some desktop and mobile web browsers have settings to block websites from automatically playing sound.
    • Comments - Allow your viewer to add a comment.
    • Related - Use Soundcloud's recommended tracks feature. Learn more.
    • User - This is your SoundCloud username.
    • Reposts - Allow your viewer to repost the clip.
    • Visual - Display a large visual for the clip.
    SoundCloud parameters.
  11. Click the UPDATE button.
    The UPDATE button.
  12. Click the x to close the Widgets window.
    Close the Parameters.
  13. Repeat the process to add additional SoundCloud files.
  14. Publish when ready.
    The Publish button.

Note: If your audio files are uploaded to a service other than SoundCloud, you'll have the option to add a direct link to your file or add HTML code for your file.