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.


  1. Log in to your Podbean account and click the Settings icon.

  2. On the Settings > General page, fill in your Podcast Title, Category, and Brief Description.

  3. Upload your podcast logo. (Note: Apple Podcasts requires custom artwork. Check the settings page and our FAQ for logo specifications.)

  4. Click Update Options to save your changes.




Publish an Episode


To publish an audio or video podcast:

  1. Go to Episodes > Episode List and click the New Episode button.

  2. Click Choose a file to upload to add your podcast file, or select one already in your Media Manager.

  3. Add your episode title, description, and upload episode artwork (optional).

  4. Click Publish to release the episode, or choose to schedule it or save as a draft.

  




 

Distribution and More


  1. Podcast Distribution:
  2. Podcast Analytics:
  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Need Help?
    • If you run into any issues with your podcast or site, feel free to contact support.