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Switching your show's hosting to Spotify for Creators

You can easily migrate your show's hosting to Spotify for Creators without losing your existing episodes or your audience in just a few steps.

1. Getting started

If you’ve already claimed your show in Spotify for Creators:

On web:

  1. Log in to Spotify for Creators
  2. If you have multiple shows, find the podcast you want to switch to Spotify hosting from Your podcasts or by clicking All podcasts to view the full list of shows you have access to.
    Note: You can only switch one show at a time.
  3. Click Host with us then Get started.
  4. Click Switch.

If you haven’t claimed your show in Spotify for Creators:

On web:

  1. Visit our Switch page
  2. Paste in your RSS feed or search for your show name and click Switch.
  3. Sign up for Spotify for Creators using a Spotify account.
    Note: If you don't have a Spotify account, you can create one for free.

2. Importing your episodes

Next, your episodes and show details will begin to import. You’ll need to wait until your show has fully imported before you move on to redirecting your feed. You'll be able to see the progress in Spotify for Creators.

If you have any trouble with your import, follow the steps on the Switch page or contact us. If you have an uncommon host or self-host your RSS feed, you may want to refer to our tips on importing your show.

3. Redirecting your feed

Once your import is complete, redirect your RSS feed so it points to your new Spotify for Creators RSS feed.

If you import your show but don't complete the redirect step, any new episodes you upload using Spotify for Creators won’t go out to your audience.

  1. Click Copy RSS feed. Your feed will look something like this: https://anchor.fm/s/123abc/podcast/rss
  2. Head to your original show host and paste your Spotify for Creators RSS feed into the redirect field on your old host.
    Note: Some hosts may refer to it as a 301 redirect or moving your show away.

Here's more instructions on how to redirect from the following hosts:

If you have any issues redirecting your feed, check out these tips.

If you uploaded video episodes through Spotify for Creators before moving your show's hosting, they'll be carried over as video episodes when you switch your host to Spotify with no additional steps needed. Those episodes will continue to appear as video on Spotify, and audio on other platforms.

4. Confirm the redirect is in place

To confirm that your redirect worked:

  1. Click Check redirect status.
  2. You’ll receive a confirmation message if your show has been redirected successfully!
    Note: If you see Redirect not complete, double-check that you’ve followed your old host’s steps to redirect your RSS feed. This update can sometimes take a few minutes or a few hours, depending on your old host.

Confirm that all your episodes are appearing on your Spotify for Creators episodes list. Once you’ve confirmed all things are set, you can close your account with your old host. You should only deactivate your account with your old host after you confirm that the redirect has worked.

Troubleshooting

Check out these tips if you run into any problems switching your hosting to Spotify for Creators.

Switching back to Spotify for Creators

If you originally hosted your show on Spotify for Creators (previously Spotify for Podcasters or Anchor), then moved to a different hosting platform, and are now migrating back to Spotify for Creators, you’ll need to create a new account on Spotify for Creators in order to switch. You will need to follow the full switch flow outlined above again to switch back.

How to import the episodes to Spotify for Creators

  • By switching, you’ll join the world’s largest hosting platform and get access to unlimited free hosting. You’ll also get analytics from every platform in one place, access to our suite of monetization features, and the ability to schedule and monetize your video episodes.

  • Your host stores your episodes and distributes them to listening platforms. No matter where you’re hosted, you can switch to Spotify for Creators. Switching unlocks video episodes on Spotify, RSS distribution, and monetization in select markets – all for free.

  • No. Even if you monetize your show, you always own all of your content and episodes. We just help you share them with the world.

  • Your analytics won't transfer from your current host. We recommend downloading a copy if you want to keep them.

  • We offer free hosting because we want every show in the world to be available on Spotify. Spotify’s mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists, like you, the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. To support our service, we take a percentage of ad revenue generated by monetized shows. This allows us to provide free hosting to everyone.

  • All of your existing episodes will still be available on Spotify and wherever else you choose to distribute. After switching, you’ll have access to new features inside Spotify for Creators, such as improved analytics, video episodes, and monetization.

  • Yes! When you host with us, you can make your show available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and any other platforms you choose.

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