How To Publish Your Show On Apple, Spotify, Google, And More
How To Publish Your Show On The Podcast Listening Apps
First things first, you will need the following assets:
- CoHost account
- Email address specific to the show you’re launching
- Apple ID, Spotify account, and Amazon account linked to the Google email address mentioned above
- Compelling show description (not more than 5 sentences)
- Show title
- Show cover art (3000 x 3000 px)
- Show trailer or first episode
- Trailer or first episode title and description
Step One: Set up distribution networks
- Create a new email specific to the podcast. If it requires a phone number, choose yourself or someone who works on the podcast as it will be much easier to access the two-factor authentication later on.
- Set up your CoHost account (either contact support to set it up for you, add a new show from your existing account, or use our join link here).
- Create an Apple ID with your new email address. Choose the same phone number that you linked to the Google account so it’s easy to remember.
- Create a Spotify For Podcasters account with your new email address.
- Create a new Amazon account with your new email address.
Step Two: Publish your trailer or first episode
Once you've set up your CoHost account, publish your trailer or first episode!
Our team suggests publishing a trailer as they are a great testing ground for publication and can be considered a soft launch. On average, it takes 48-72 hours for a new show to be approved by the listening apps and go live.
Step Three: Submit Your Show
Major Platforms
Apple Podcasts
- Make sure you have your show’s Apple ID handy.
- Go to Podcasts Connect
- Enter your Apple ID and Password
- Click the "+" button at the top left
- Choose "Add a show with an RSS feed"
- Go to "Distribution" in CoHost and copy your RSS feed
- Paste your CoHost RSS feed into Apple
- Wait a few minutes for Apple to load your show, then click "Submit" in the top right corner
- You will receive a confirmation email from Apple that your podcast has been submitted
Google Podcasts
- Make sure you are logged into your Google account and go to Google Podcast Manager
- Click “Start Now"
- Walk through the steps prompted
Spotify
- Make sure you have your Spotify login handy.
- Go to Spotify For Podcasters and click “Get Started”
- Enter your account username and password
- In the left side bar click "Add or claim podcast"
- Walk through the steps provided
Amazon
- Head over to Amazon Podcasters
- Go to “Add or Claim Your Podcast”
- Sign in to your Amazon account
- Walk through the steps prompted
Additional Platforms
Stitcher
- Head over to Stitcher For Podcasters
- Click “Join Us Today”
- Walkthrough the steps prompted
- Stitcher will send you a confirmation email
iHeartRadio
- Head over to iHeartRadio Podcasters
- Click “Submit Your Podcast”
- Fill out the form provided
Deezer
- Head over to Deezer Podcasters
- Click “Publish My Podcast”
- Walk through the prompts provided
Overcast
- If you submit your show on Apple, once approved, it will show up on Overcast automatically.
Pocket Casts
- Head over to this link
- Copy and paste your CoHost RSS feed
- Click “Public”
- Press “Submit”
Gaana
- Head over to Gaana For Podcasters
- Create an account
- Follow the instructions provided
JioSaavn
- Head over to JioSaavn
- Click “Get Started”
- Follow the instructions provided
Podcast Addict
- Head to Podcast Addict submissions
- Add your RSS feed
- Click "Submit" and follow the instructions
Castbox
- Check out the list of instructions directly from Castbox here
Listen Notes
- Go to Listen Notes' submission page
- Add your RSS feed and email
- Click "Submit" and follow the instructions
Podchaser