Open Create in web or mobile
Visit suno.com/create on web or tap Create in the iOS/Android app (listed as Suno - AI Songs & Music Maker). Workflows align across platforms.
Simple mode for speed
One text box describes what you want to hear. Examples from Suno help range from a short genre-plus-topic line to detailed instrumentation notes.
Custom mode for lyrics
Toggle Custom to enter lyrics, Style, Advanced options, and Title. Suno can still generate lyrics if you leave the box empty.
Separate lyrics and Style
Put words and section context in Lyrics; put genre, mood, and production in Style. v4.5 also reads context prompts inside the Lyrics box.
Use Instrumental toggle
Explicitly toggle Instrumental instead of only saying “no vocals.” Style carries most of the musical direction.
Try the dice for inspiration
In Simple mode, the dice icon generates a random prompt when you are stuck on a starting idea.
Expect two versions
Each Create produces two song versions in your Library. Listen to both before changing prompts.
v4.5 style paragraphs
Newer models accept detailed, conversational Style instructions—intro, groove, build, and texture—in addition to short genre tags.
Add structure in lyrics
Label verses, chorus, or mood shifts in the Lyrics box on v4.5. Keep production language in Style when possible.
Own your original lyrics
Suno states you retain ownership and rights to original lyrics you input, regardless of mode.
Check commercial rights by plan
Official catalog notes commercial rights for new songs on paid plans. Read Rights & Ownership and pricing before client or release use.
Paid features for stems and vocals
Catalog descriptions note paid plans can record or add vocals and separate stems from generated songs—confirm availability on your plan.
Iterate one variable
Adjust Style OR lyrics OR instrumental toggle per run. wholesale rewrites make it harder to see what helped.
Organize with titles
Custom mode includes a Title field—use it before Library grows large.
Verify app identity on mobile
Suno help asks users to confirm developer Suno, Inc. if unsure which app is installed; contact support@suno.com for help.