How to Add your Podcast To Apple

Created by Katie Gorham, Modified on Wed, 30 Oct at 4:51 PM by Katie Gorham

Step-by-step guide to adding a podcast RSS feed to your Apple Podcasts account if you're a new user:

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Step 1: Prepare Your Podcast and Get Your RSS Feed Link

- Make sure your podcast is ready

- Locate your RSS feed: Your hosting platform will provide an RSS feed link. This is a unique URL that allows Apple to access your episodes and podcast information.

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Step 2: Sign Up for an Apple ID (If You Don’t Have One)

- Go to Apple’s website and create an Apple ID if you don’t have one yet.

- Verify your account by following the instructions Apple sends to your email.

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Step 3: Log in to Apple Podcasts Connect

1. Visit Apple Podcasts Connect at [https://podcastsconnect.apple.com](https://podcastsconnect.apple.com).

2. Log in with your Apple ID.

3. Agree to any terms and conditions if prompted.

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Step 4: Add Your RSS Feed to Apple Podcasts Connect

1. Click the “+” button in the top left corner to add a new show.

2. Select “Add a Show with an RSS Feed” from the options.

3. Paste your RSS feed URL into the provided field and click “Add.”

4. Apple will then pull in your podcast’s information, including artwork, title, and episodes. This may take a few seconds.

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Step 5: Review and Confirm Your Podcast Details

- Check all the podcast details: Make sure your title, description, and artwork are correct.

- Correct any issues that Apple flags, such as missing artwork or descriptions.

- Adjust content settings if needed, like explicit language flags.

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Step 6: Submit Your Podcast for Review

1. Once everything looks good, click the “Submit for Review” button.

2. Apple will review your podcast for quality and compliance. This review can take a few days, and Apple will email you once your podcast is approved or if any changes are needed.

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Step 7: Monitor Your Podcast’s Status

- After approval, your podcast will be live on Apple Podcasts! You can now use Apple Podcasts Connect to monitor stats like downloads and manage settings.

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That’s it! You’ve successfully added your podcast RSS feed to Apple Podcasts.