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Setting Up an RSS Feed Redirect When Switching to Creator Lab Hosting

Setting Up an RSS Feed Redirect When Switching to Creator Lab Hosting

An RSS feed redirect automatically forwards your existing subscribers and podcast directories (such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts) to your new Audacy Creator Lab RSS feed, eliminating the need to manually update each platform.

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Written by Madison Benveniste
Updated over a week ago

The migration process is typically swift, with minimal downtime, and in this case, can significantly enhance your podcast's monetization. This article provides step-by-step directions on setting up an RSS feed redirect from major podcast hosting providers. You will be asked to do this in order to complete the switch to Creator Lab Hosting.

A redirect sends anyone accessing your old podcast feed URL to your new feed URL. A redirect will also update all the podcast directories you distribute to, so you don't have to reach out to each one individually.

Spotify for Podcasters (previously Anchor)

As per Spotify for Podcaster's help site, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to Spotify for Podcasters: Go to your Spotify for Podcasters dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Navigate to Settings > Distribution.

  3. Set up the redirect: Under “Redirect your Podcast,” paste your new RSS feed URL.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Save your changes.

Note: it’s important that you keep your Spotify for Podcaster's account for a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

Libsyn

As per Libsyn’s Help Site, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to Libsyn: Access your Libsyn dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Go to Settings > Redirects.

  3. Set up the redirect: Under “Feed Redirect,” paste your new RSS feed URL.

  4. Paste new RSS feed: Save the changes.

Note: it’s important that you keep your Libsyn account for a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

Podbean

As per Podbean’s Help Article, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to Podbean: Access your Podbean account.

  2. Redirect your feed: Go to http://www.podbean.com/podcast-new-feed-url. If you have multiple shows, choose one from the list.

  3. Set up the redirect: Enter your new RSS feed URL in the "New Feed
    URL" field.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Click save.

Note: it’s important that you keep your Podbean account for a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

Buzzsprout

As per Buzzsprout’s Help Article, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to Buzzsprout: Access your Buzzsprout dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Navigate to Podcast Settings > Cancel/Redirect Podcast > Redirect your Podcast

  3. Set up the redirect: Enter your new RSS feed URL in the "Your new feed URL” field.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Select the checkbox. Save the changes by clicking “Redirect RSS Feed and downgrade to the Buzzsprout free plan”.

Note: it’s important that you keep your Buzzsprout account for at least a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

Simplecast

As per Simplecast’s Help Article, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to Simplecast: Access your Simplecast account.

  2. Redirect your feed: Under the Podcast dropdown, go to Show Distribution > Advanced Settings

  3. Set up the redirect: Enter your new RSS feed URL in the "RSS Feed Redirect" field.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Save your settings.

Note: it’s important that you keep your Simplecast account for at least a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

Spreaker

  1. Login to Spreaker: Access your Spreaker dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Go to Settings > RSS Feed Customization. Select “Redirect” in the drop-down box under “RSS FEED”

  3. Set up the redirect: Enter your new RSS feed URL in the "New Feed URL" field.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Save the changes.

Note: it’s important that you keep your Spreaker account for at least a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

Acast

As per Acast's Help Article, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to Acast: Access your Acast dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Go to Show Settings > Show Redirection

  3. Set up the redirect: Enter your new RSS feed URL in the "New Feed URL" field.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Save the changes by click “Redirect”

Note: it’s important that you keep your Acast account for at least a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

RSS.com

As per RSS.com's Help Article, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to RSS.com: Access your RSS dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Go to Settings > Redirect

  3. Set up the redirect: Enter your new RSS feed URL in the field.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Save the changes by clicking “Redirect”

Note: it’s important that you keep your RSS.com account for at least a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

SoundCloud

As per Soundcloud's Help Article, you will need to take the following steps:

  1. Login to SoundCloud: Access your SoundCloud account dashboard.

  2. Redirect your feed: Go to Content Settings

  3. Set up the redirect: Scroll down to the "Subscriber Redirect" field and paste your new RSS feed URL.

  4. Confirm the redirect: Save your changes.

Note: It’s important that you keep your SoundCloud account for at least a month after switching to ensure that the redirect is successful.

If you have any questions or run into issues, our support team is here to help. Reach out anytime at creatorsupport@audacy.com.

Welcome to Creator Lab Hosting—now, let’s get your podcast heard and monetized like never before!

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