How to Publish Your Podcast on Apple Podcasts with Hubhopper

Hubhopper offers seamless automatic distribution to Apple Podcasts, making it easier than ever to get your show on one of the world’s biggest podcast platforms. Follow this step-by-step guide to publish your podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Step 1: Create and Set Up Your Podcast

Before you publish, ensure your podcast is set up on Hubhopper:

1. Create your podcast – Add podcast details, cover art, and at least one episode.
2. Review your settings – Make sure all required fields, including metadata, are filled in.

Step 2: Enable Automatic Distribution to Apple Podcasts

When publishing your podcast:

1. Navigate to the Publish section in your Hubhopper account.
2. Under Automatic Distribution Platforms, you’ll see a list of available platforms.
3. Simply tick the checkbox for Apple Podcasts to enable automatic distribution.
4. Click Publish, and our system will handle the rest!

💡 Important: Automatic distribution is available only on Hubhopper’s paid plans. If you’re on a free plan, consider upgrading to unlock this feature.

Once done, your podcast will be available on Apple Podcasts, and we’ll retrieve your Apple Podcasts show URL for you.

Step 3: Claim Your Show on Apple Podcasts Connect

To gain access to additional Apple Podcasts features, you can claim your show:

1. Go to Apple Podcasts Connect and create an account (if you don’t have one).
2. At the bottom of the page, under More Actions, click Claim Existing Show.
3. Follow the prompts to find your show and generate a token. The token is valid for seven days.

Step 4: Add the Apple Podcasts Claim Token in Hubhopper

1. In your Hubhopper account, go to the Distribution section.
2. Under Manual Distribution, scroll to the bottom and find "Apple Podcasts Claim Token."
3. Paste the claim token from Apple Podcasts Connect.
4. Click Save, and you're all set! 🎉

Your show is now published and claimed on Apple Podcasts! 🎧