Apple Podcasts is one of the most widely used directories for discovering and enjoying podcasts. It’s also the most popular iOS podcast app. This guide will help you get your show listed in Apple Podcasts!
Add Your Podcast Info
Ensuring you complete all required fields with accurate information is an important first step in getting your podcast approved and listed within Apple Podcasts.
Apple uses the Podcast Title and Artist field as a search feature for Apple Podcasts. Avoid stuffing keywords in these sections, or your podcast may be rejected.
Some directories use more than one podcast category. Apple Podcasts uses the first one listed. We keep things streamlined by ensuring our categories are in sync with Apple Podcasts. Select a category that is appropriate for the content you are publishing. This will determine how Apple Podcasts categorizes your podcast within their charts.
Add Your Podcast Cover
Unique podcast cover artwork is required to get listed in Apple Podcasts.
Your cover art must meet Apple Podcasts’ requirements:
3000 x 3000 pixels
Resolution of 72 dpi
JPG or PNG file type
RGB colorspace
Please Note: PodOps Hosting allows you to upload a website cover image for the podcast website we provide. This has not been added to your RSS URL Feed and will not be visible in Apple Podcasts.
Upload Your First Episode
Apple Podcasts requires every show to have at least one episode to get listed.
Your first episode can be a podcast trailer, teaser, or full episode.
From the main dashboard (the first page you see upon logging in) click Podcast in the left navigation, click the Manage button (three dots on the right) on the show you are planning to upload an episode for, and click Episodes at the top of the page.
From the Episodes tab, you will see previously uploaded episodes. Click Upload Episode to get started. Depending on your podcast plan you can upload audio and/or video. Click the option that is best for you.
Hot Tip! A single podcast can have both audio and video on PodOps!
Drag and drop your audio file into the upload area or click the button to choose an audio or video file from your desktop.
We support most audio file types but recommend a WAV file or high-quality MP3 file format for the best results with audio, and MP4 or M4V for video.
After selecting your file, a progress bar will appear as the upload begins. The length of time will vary based on the size of your file.
While your file is processing, you will be able to enter the episode details. Here, you can add your episode Title, Transcript, Episode Number and Season, Episode Type, and Summary, as well as update the Artist and Guest(s).
Leverage AI: The AI Title and Show Notes tools can also help you create content on the fly!
Click Save when you finish entering details. Click back to return to the Episodes page.
Submit to Apple Podcasts
After uploading your first episode, click Directories in top left navigation. Your RSS Feed URL is always listed at the top of this page for easy access. Locate the Apple Podcasts tile and click Get Listed.
Note: The following instructions are on the Directories tab within the Apple Podcasts Tile.
Copy your RSS Feed URL.
Click the button to launch the Apple Podcasts Connect Website. To submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts, you will need an Apple ID account.
If you don’t have one, you can easily create an Apple ID account for free.
After creating or logging in to your Apple Podcasts account, click the ‘+‘ next to Podcasts and click New Show.
Select: Add existing show (RSS feed)
Enter your PodOps Hosting RSS Feed URL then click: Add
Review podcast information and click Submit for Review.
Typically, this takes about 5 business days, but it could take up to 2 weeks. You’ll receive an email once your podcast is approved.
Once your podcast is approved by Apple, add your Apple Podcasts URL in the PodOps Hosting directories section. This will ensure the Apple Podcasts icon appears in your embedded players and on your podcast website.
