Getting started
What is NoSongRequests.com and what problem does it solve?
NoSongRequests.com gives you a simple way to collect song requests at live events without people crowding the booth or interrupting you mid set. You share a QR code that opens your performer page. Guests can submit song requests from their phone, and you receive them in your dashboard and apps.
Beyond requests, Pro accounts can also accept tips, sell shoutouts, display content on TVs, and collect booking inquiries. The goal is to help you stay focused on your performance while still engaging the room and turning that engagement into better gigs.
Video reference: 0:00 Introduction & Overview
How do I create an account and get set up correctly the first time?
- Create your account and choose a plan
- Complete the setup prompts (profile photo, links, performer details)
- Download the mobile app and/or desktop app so you get notifications
- Send yourself a test request to confirm the flow works
- Print or display your QR code where guests can scan it easily
The most common setup mistake is not testing your notifications before the gig. Always submit a test request from your phone so you know where the alert shows up and what it looks like.
Video reference: 3:28 Getting Started & Setup
Do I really get a permanent QR code?
Yes. Your QR code is designed to be permanent. That matters because you can print it on signs, business cards, booth banners, LED signs, or a TV slide and keep using it for the long term.
Even if you upgrade, downgrade, or cancel, your QR code does not need to change. Your plan controls which features appear on your page, not whether the QR code works.
Video reference: 0:00 Introduction & Overview
Plans and accounts
What is the difference between Starter, Pro, and Elite?
Starter (free) is for basic song requests. You get your performer page, QR code, and the core request workflow, with a monthly request limit.
Pro is for working performers who want unlimited requests and revenue and engagement features. Pro adds tipping, shoutouts, photos, event modes, advanced controls, business page, and integrations.
Elite is designed for multi performer setups like DJ companies. It is essentially Pro features plus multiple pages/accounts so you can organize performers and events at scale.
If you are doing paid gigs regularly, Pro is usually the right fit because it removes limits and adds the tools that affect your income and bookings.
Video reference: 0:19 Account Plans (Starter, Pro, Elite)
Can I have multiple pages for different events or different DJs?
Yes. This is one of the most useful ways to run NSR professionally.
Common examples:
- A wedding specific page with wedding settings and branding
- A corporate event page with tipping disabled and strict request limits
- A club page that emphasizes tips, shoutouts, and big screen features
- A DJ company setup where each DJ has their own page, but booking inquiries go to the company page
This keeps your settings clean and prevents the classic mistake of leaving “wedding planning mode” or “kiosk mode” on when you move to a different type of gig.
Video reference: 32:57 Custom Event Pages
Your performer page and branding
How do I customize my performer page so it looks professional?
You can customize your page so it feels like your brand, not a generic form.
Best practices:
- Use a clear profile photo (your face or your brand logo)
- Choose a high contrast background so text is readable
- Add one primary link first (Instagram, website, Linktree, etc.)
- Add a short description of what you play and what requests you want
- Add custom instructions (example: “Tell me the vibe: chill, dance, hip hop, country”)
A good performer page should do two things: reduce confusion for guests and make you look like a pro when someone scans it.
Video reference: 4:21 Customizing Your Page
How do I test everything before my first event?
Do these five checks before you play:
- Scan your own QR code from a different phone camera
- Submit a request as a guest
- Make sure you receive the notification in the app
- Confirm you can see the request in your dashboard
- Mark it played so you understand your workflow
If any of this fails, fix it before the show. Most issues are either notification permissions or using the wrong account login on the device.
Video reference: 3:28 Getting Started & Setup
Song requests and queue control
What is the difference between “Accept Song Requests” and “Show Song Requests”?
These are two separate controls and they matter a lot.
- Accept Song Requests: Guests can submit new requests. If this is off, the form is essentially closed.
- Show Song Requests: Guests can see the request list after submitting. This is what enables “likes” and crowd voting.
If you want a private queue (only you see requests), turn Show Song Requests off. If you want the crowd to vote and help you prioritize, keep it on.
Video reference: 6:11 Song Request Settings
How do likes work and how should I use them during a gig?
Likes are a simple crowd voting tool. When guests can see the request list, they can like songs. That gives you an instant read on what the room wants.
How to use likes well:
- Treat likes as a signal, not a command
- Sort or scan by the most liked requests when you are choosing the next song
- If the room is split, use likes to decide between two good options
- If you are a wedding DJ, likes can help validate what the couple’s guests really want
This is especially powerful when you get 30 requests but only plan to play 10 of them.
Video reference: 6:11 Song Request Settings
Can I require a name for requests, and when should I?
Yes. Requiring a name is helpful when you need accountability or clarity.
Recommended use cases:
- Karaoke (you need to know who is singing)
- Private events (you want to discourage spam)
- Line dance events (you want to know who requested the dance)
- Venues where people submit jokes or nonsense unless they put a name
If you do not need names (typical club DJ), leaving it optional can reduce friction and increase submissions.
Video reference: 6:11 Song Request Settings
How do I mark a request as played and keep my queue clean?
You can mark requests as played so your queue stays current. When “Hide played songs” is enabled, played requests disappear from the active queue for guests and for you.
Good workflow:
- Keep “Hide played songs” enabled for most live sets
- Mark songs played as soon as you play them
- If you want a record afterward, use the Activity Report and exports
· Video reference: 6:11 Song Request Settings
How do duplicate requests work?
By default, duplicates are handled in a way that prevents clutter. Instead of showing the same song ten times, duplicates typically get folded into one request and boosted via likes.
When you might want duplicates:
- Karaoke: multiple people might want to sing the same track
- School dances: the same hit might be requested repeatedly and you want visibility
The best setting depends on whether duplicates represent separate “performers” (karaoke) or just repeated demand (DJ set).
Video reference: 20:42 Song Request Settings Continued
Crate Mode and desktop app
What is Crate Mode and why does it matter?
Crate Mode is the feature that connects requests to what you actually have in your local music library. It scans your music folders and helps you see whether a requested song is already on your machine.
Why this matters:
- You waste less time searching for tracks you do not have
- You can confidently accept requests you can play
- You can make faster decisions during a busy set
- You can avoid awkward “I don’t have it” moments
This is especially useful for open format DJs, wedding DJs, and karaoke hosts.
Video reference: 7:42 Desktop App & Crate Mode
How do I set up Crate Mode correctly?
High level steps:
- Install and open the desktop app
- Enable Crate Mode
- Select the folders where your music is stored
- Run a scan
- Let the scan finish and then test by submitting a request you know you own
Best practices:
- Point it at your real music folders, not your entire hard drive
- Re-scan after you add new music or move folders
- If you use an external drive, make sure it is connected before you open the app
Video reference: 7:42 Desktop App & Crate Mode
Audience experience
Do guests need an account to submit requests?
No. Guests can submit requests without creating an account. This keeps friction low and helps you get more participation.
Optional sign-in is useful because it can help confirm a real person and can support features like guest updates and identity based tools when enabled. But most events run perfectly fine with guest submissions.
Video reference: 14:24 Making Requests as Audience (Pro)
Can guests see the queue and vote?
Yes, if you enable showing requests. Guests can see the request list and like songs. This turns your request page into a live crowd feedback tool.
If you want to keep things private or prevent drama at a wedding, you can disable the public list.
Video reference: 14:24 Making Requests as Audience (Pro)
DJ workflow and software
What is the fastest way to move a request into my DJ software?
The fastest method is copy and paste.
Typical flow:
- Open the request in NSR
- Click Copy Song (copies artist + title)
- Paste into your DJ software search bar
- Load and play if you have it or can stream it
This works because every DJ software has a search box, even if they do not support direct integrations.
Video reference: 13:23 Song Request Details & Serato Integration
Does NSR integrate directly with Serato?
The workflow shown in the explainer is copy and paste into Serato’s search, which is fast and reliable. Direct integration is not required for most DJs to use NSR effectively.
Video reference: 13:23 Song Request Details & Serato Integration
Does NSR integrate with VirtualDJ?
Yes. The explainer shows VirtualDJ integration via its “Ask” or “Ask the DJ” style feature so requests can appear inside VirtualDJ.
Video reference: 57:33 Virtual DJ Integration
Can I require an email address or phone number for requests?
Yes, on Pro you can require email or phone number and you can also limit requests per user. This is useful when:
- You want to reduce spam
- You want accountability for karaoke
- You want better follow up and marketing
- You want to prevent one guest from flooding the queue
· Video reference: 6:11 Song Request Settings
Shoutouts, photos, and big screen display
What are shoutouts and how do they work?
Shoutouts let guests send a message that appears on your page, and optionally on a big screen display.
Common uses:
- Birthday shoutouts at clubs and bars
- Wedding messages to the couple
- Corporate event team shoutouts
- Karaoke encouragement messages
You can run shoutouts as free, paid, moderated, or shown instantly depending on your event needs.
Video reference: 11:08 Pro Features: Tips, Shoutouts, Photos
Can guests upload photos?
Yes, Pro can enable photos so guests can upload images that show in your Photo Wall style gallery and big screen displays. This adds a highly visual element to the event and is especially popular for weddings, holiday parties, and big nights like New Year’s Eve.
If you are working an event with minors or stricter rules, use approval and filtering settings.
Video reference: 11:08 Pro Features: Tips, Shoutouts, Photos
How do I display shoutouts and photos on a TV or projector?
You use a dedicated full screen “big screen” URL. Open that URL on a laptop connected to a TV, projector, or venue screen, then let it run.
Best practices:
- Use a stable internet connection
- Put the display device on a charger
- Full screen the browser
- Disable sleep mode on the laptop
- Keep the display URL private to staff, not public
Video reference: 24:53 Shoutout Settings
Can I change the background design for shoutouts?
Yes. You can select themed backgrounds (holiday, event style) so your on-screen display matches the gig. This is a small touch that makes the product feel custom to the event.
Video reference: 19:41 Shoutout Backgrounds
Kiosk Mode
What is Kiosk Mode and when should I use it?
Kiosk Mode is for situations where guests either:
- cannot use their phones (school events, venues with rules)
- have poor connectivity
- you want a single shared device at the booth
Instead of everyone scanning a QR code, you put NSR on a tablet or laptop and guests submit requests directly on that device.
Video reference: 21:16 Kiosk Mode
What changes when Kiosk Mode is enabled?
Because the whole crowd shares one device, some identity based features are reduced or disabled. For example, sign-in is not part of the workflow and per-person limits are not meaningful.
Kiosk Mode is meant to be simple and fast, like a shared request station.
Video reference: 21:16 Kiosk Mode
Can I hide parts of the queue from guests?
Yes. You can hide queue sections from the public view. This is helpful when you want to keep your internal organization but do not want guests arguing about what is next.
Video reference: 20:42 Song Request Settings Continued
Does NSR show BPM and key?
Yes. NSR can show BPM and musical key and supports both Camelot key notation (common for DJs) and traditional key notation (common for musicians).
This helps you mix faster and makes requests more usable in real time.
Video reference: 20:42 Song Request Settings Continued
Tipping and skip the line
What is the difference between Verified Tips and Unverified Tips?
Verified Tips use Stripe checkout. Guests can tip using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cards, and the payment completion is confirmed in the system. This is the most reliable tipping method and is required for certain features like skip-the-line.
Unverified Tips are tips through peer-to-peer apps like Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle where you can direct the guest to your handle, but NSR cannot confirm whether the guest completed the payment. It is essentially “we can send them to the app, but we cannot verify the transaction.”
If you care about reliability and clean reporting, use Verified Tips.
Video reference: 40:08 Tipping Options
Can I set a minimum tip amount?
Yes. You can set a minimum tip amount. This is useful if you want to discourage tiny tips or if you are using tipping as a way to manage demand. Some performers use it lightly (like $1) and others use it as a serious gate.
Video reference: 40:08 Tipping Options
What is Skip-the-Line and how should I use it?
Skip-the-Line allows guests to pay to move their request ahead in your queue. It is a way to monetize high demand moments without breaking your workflow.
Best practices:
- Set a price high enough that it is meaningful, but not so high it feels predatory
- Use it in high demand environments (clubs, bars, big parties)
- Consider turning it off for weddings unless the couple wants it
- Remember you always control what you play, it is not an obligation
Skip-the-Line requires Verified Tips because the system needs a confirmed payment to apply the priority.
Video reference: 40:08 Tipping Options
Business page and bookings
What is the Business Page and why would I use it?
Your song request page is perfect for gigs, but it is not always the right thing to share when you are trying to get booked.
The Business Page is a booking focused page with its own QR code. You can use it on business cards, social media, and ads. It highlights your services, event types, media, and contact options so it feels like a simple booking website.
Think of it as: QR code for gigs and QR code for bookings.
Video reference: 45:40 Business Page Overview
What should I put on my Business Page to actually get more leads?
Include:
- One great promo video or a short highlight reel
- 5 to 10 strong photos from real events
- A clear list of event types you do (weddings, corporate, school dances, clubs)
- Services offered (DJ, MC, lighting, ceremony audio, karaoke, etc.)
- A tagline that explains your vibe in one sentence
- A clear contact method (contact button, email, phone if desired)
Make it easy for someone to say yes quickly. Most booking pages fail because they are vague.
Video reference: 45:40 Business Page Overview
Can I add ad tracking pixels for retargeting?
Yes. You can add tracking pixels (Google, Meta, TikTok, etc.) so you can run retargeting ads to people who visited your Business Page or interacted with your brand.
This is one of the fastest ways to convert interest into bookings once you start running local ads.
Video reference: 47:14 My Fans & Marketing
Reports and exporting
What is the Activity Report and why is it useful?
The Activity Report is where you can review and filter what happened across your events: requests, tipping status, and other details. It is useful for:
- Post event review and playlist building
- Seeing which songs get requested most
- Reporting for venues or team members
- Exporting requests to CSV
- Exporting to playlists for later research or crate building
Video reference: 51:31 Activity Reports
Can I export requests to Spotify or a playlist tool?
Yes. The explainer demonstrates exporting to playlists via an external playlist transfer workflow, and also exporting to CSV if you prefer full control.
A practical way to use this:
- Export after each gig
- Create a “Top Requests” playlist
- Use it to prep for similar gigs in the future
Video reference: 59:34 Spotify Integration
Weddings and event specific modes
What is Wedding Planning Mode and how should I use it?
Wedding Planning Mode is designed for planning before the event, not during the reception. It helps collect requests by category (for example ceremony vs reception) so the couple can organize music in advance.
Best practices:
- Use a dedicated event page for the wedding
- Turn Wedding Planning Mode on during the planning period
- Turn it off on the wedding day so guests are not submitting “ceremony” songs during the dance floor portion
Video reference: 31:17 Wedding Planning Mode
Custom Event Pages
What are Custom Event Pages and when do I need them?
Custom Event Pages are extra pages you can create for specific events with unique branding and settings. They are ideal when:
- You do many weddings and want each couple to have a branded page
- You want different settings per venue or event type
- You run school dances and need specific safety settings
- You are a DJ company and want consistent, separate pages for each DJ
The big value is preventing settings conflicts and making each event feel custom.
Video reference: 32:57 Custom Event Pages
No long dashes, simple language, and presenter-ready.
Line Dancing Mode
What is Line Dancing Mode in NoSongRequests.com Pro?
Line Dancing Mode is designed specifically for line dance and structured dance events. It lets you control requests around your approved dance playlist so the music always fits the floor.
It is ideal
for country dance nights, line dance socials, and studio events.
Video Link: 29:51 Line Dance Mode
Can I preload my line dance playlist?
Yes. You can preload your full dance playlist before the event.
Each entry can include:
• Song title
• Artist
• Associated dance name
This lets dancers quickly find the exact track and dance they are looking for,
without guessing or spelling things wrong.
Video Link: 29:51 Line Dance Mode
Can I limit requests to only my preloaded dance playlist?
Yes. You have two options:
Option 1
Limit requests to only songs in your preloaded dance
playlist. This keeps everything fully controlled and guaranteed playable.
Option 2
Allow dancers to suggest their own songs outside the playlist. This is useful
if you want flexibility and discovery.
You can switch between these approaches during the event.
What do dancers see when Line Dancing Mode is enabled?
Dancers see a simplified request page focused on your dance library. Songs are easy to browse and are clearly labeled with artist and dance name when provided.
This makes requests faster and reduces off-format submissions.
Video Link: 29:51 Line Dance Mode
Does Line Dancing Mode work with CrateMode?
Yes. Line Dancing Mode pairs very well with CrateMode. You can align your dance playlist with songs already on your local drive so every accepted request is performance-ready.
Can I turn off tipping and shoutouts for dance events?
Yes. All Pro event features like tipping, shoutouts, and booking requests can be turned on or off per event page.
Karaoke Mode
What is Karaoke Mode in NoSongRequests.com Pro?
Karaoke Mode is built for karaoke hosts and KJs. It gives you a full set of
tools to manage singer requests, rotation, and queue status during busy karaoke
shows.
It helps you
stay organized even when requests come in fast.
Video Link: 27:36 Karaoke Mode
Can multiple singers request the same song?
Yes. Karaoke Mode supports multiple requests for the same song from different
singers.
You can easily see who requested it and manage each singer’s turn separately.
Can I track where each karaoke request is in the process?
Yes. You can mark each request with status labels such as:
• Accepted
• In the queue
• Up next
This makes rotation management much easier and reduces confusion at the booth.
Can singers pay to jump to the front of the line?
Yes. With Pro tipping features enabled, you can allow singers to pay to move
ahead in the rotation.
You control the settings, including minimum tip amounts and whether priority
placement is allowed.
Can I limit how many requests each singer can submit?
Yes. You can set per-singer request limits so one person does not overload the
queue.
This keeps rotation fair and balanced.
Can I block a singer if they have had too much to drink?
Yes. You can block individual users directly from your dashboard.
Blocked users remain blocked for 6 hours, which is usually enough time for someone to sober up and cool down. This helps maintain a safe and smooth event.
Does Karaoke Mode include karaoke tracks?
No. NSR manages requests and rotation. You still use your own karaoke sources
and DJ or karaoke software for playback.
Does Karaoke Mode work with Virtual DJ?
Yes we integrate with VirtualDJ
so you can take advantage of their newer AI karaoke features that generate
on-screen singing lyrics on the fly for most tracks. Combined with NSR Karaoke
Mode request management, this creates a very powerful karaoke workflow.
