This guide will walk you through three steps to set up your Podbean account. Follow the instructions to set up your basic podcast information, publish an episode, select a podcast site theme and then the next steps from there.
To get started with your podcast, click the titles below to get more details:
Set Your Basic Podcast Information
Start by adding the essentials: your podcast title, logo, category, and a short description.
- Log in to your Podbean account and click the Settings icon.
- On the Settings > General page, fill in your Podcast Title, Category, and Brief Description.
- Upload your podcast logo. (Note: Apple Podcasts requires custom artwork. Check the settings page and our FAQ for logo specifications.)
- Click Update Options to save your changes.
Publish an Episode
To publish an audio or video podcast:
- Go to Episodes > Episode List and click the New Episode button.
- Click Choose a file to upload to add your podcast file, or select one already in your Media Manager.
- Add your episode title, description, and upload episode artwork (optional).
- Click Publish to release the episode, or choose to schedule it or save as a draft.
Distribution and More
- Podcast Distribution:
- Learn how to submit your podcast to major directories and apps in our full guide: Submit Your Podcast to Podcast Directories.
- To share your podcast on social media like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, click here.
- Learn how to submit your podcast to major directories and apps in our full guide: Submit Your Podcast to Podcast Directories.
- Podcast Analytics:
- View your podcast stats and performance by clicking here.
- View your podcast stats and performance by clicking here.
- Customization and Embedding:
- Customize your podcast website here.
- Set a custom domain for your Podbean site here.
- To embed your podcast on other websites, click here.
- Customize your podcast website here.
- Webinars and Learning Resources:
- Join our Podbean 101 webinar and other helpful sessions at: podbean.com/webinars.
- Explore our Support Center for tutorial videos, FAQs, and guides. Use categories or the search bar to find what you need.
- Stay updated and informed through the Podbean Blog.
- Join our Podbean 101 webinar and other helpful sessions at: podbean.com/webinars.
- Need Help?
- If you run into any issues with your podcast or site, feel free to contact support.