Get Your Podcast on Spotify and Apple in 3 Simple Steps

Want to get your podcast on the most popular streaming platforms? It's now easier than ever to distribute your podcast to Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow this guide and you'll have your podcast on both services in just three steps!

Create a podcast host account.

The first step of distributing your podcast to Spotify and Apple Podcasts is to create a podcast host account. A podcast host stores your audio files, generates an RSS feed and gives you detailed analytics. It's important to choose a reliable host that meets all their requirements for both Apple and Spotify. Look for features such as easy management tools, unlimited storage and detailed reporting to make it easier for you to manage your show.

Upload your podcast episodes to the host account.

Once you've chosen your podcast host, it's time to upload your episodes. Most podcast hosts will have a drag-and-drop interface making it easy to add files quickly. Make sure you fill out all the required fields including artist name, episode title, description, and artwork. This metadata is used by streaming platforms when listing your show. Finally, add any tags or categories to help listeners find your content more easily.

Submit your podcast feed URL to Spotify and Apple for approval.

Now comes the tricky part - submitting your podcast to Spotify and Apple. Start by creating accounts on both platforms if you don’t already have them. Then, head to the ‘submit a new show’ page and paste in the URL of your RSS feed. If all goes well and your podcast meets the requirements of both platforms, it will be approved within one or two weeks. After that, you'll be able to listen to and share podcasts with your listeners!

Optimize your show metadata for each platform.

Once your podcast is approved, you're almost done. The last step is to optimize your show's metadata for each platform. This means including a catchy title, subtitle, and description, as well as selecting a compelling cover art design that will draw in listeners. When that’s all set up, you’re good to go!

Connect Spotify and Apple accounts to your hosting provider's dashboard.

Each podcast hosting provider has a dashboard that enables you to connect your Apple and Spotify accounts. To access this feature, your hosting provider will ask for log-in information from both of these platforms. Once you've connected your accounts, you'll be able to submit your podcast content directly to Spotify and Apple, saving you time and hassle.