How to Link to an MP3 File in WordPress

Direct Upload
1. Enter the dashboard and click 'Add New' under the 'Media' tab on the left-hand side. This option is only available if you have your own hosting or have purchased WordPress's 'Space upgrade.'
2. Click 'Select Files' and select the MP3 you wish to upload. Click 'Open' to upload. Depending on your connection speed, this could take a few minutes.

3. Select 'Add New' under the 'Posts' tab. Click the music note next to 'Upload/Insert,' and select 'Media Library' as the source.
4. Click 'Show' next to the MP3 file to which you wish to link, and click 'Insert Into Post.'
5. Fill out the rest of your post with a title, description and tags. Click 'Publish.'
Shortcode
6. Upload your MP3 file somewhere on the Web. This can be your personal website or anywhere online where you can store the file.
7. Click 'Add New' on the 'Posts' menu of your WordPress site.
8. Select 'HTML' view on your post. This will allow you to enter code commands.
9. Use WordPress's audio shortcode to link to the file. The shortcode should look like [audio] with the URL for the MP3 inside the brackets. One example of an audio shortcode would be '[audio http://www.yoursongsaddress.com/yoursong.mp3].'
10. Click 'Publish' to save the changes and post the MP3.