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Submitting to YouTube Podcasts
YouTube provides a great space for you to highlight your podcast. When you list your show with them through Buzzsprout, your episodes will be available on both YouTube and YouTube Music. The videos will feature a static image of your podcast artwork alongside your episodes' audio. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the steps to get your episodes live on YouTube!
Prepare Your Podcast with YouTube’s Requirements
First, you'll need to set up your podcast with YouTube's requirements so it's ready for submission.
- Podcast Details - On your Podcast Info page in Buzzsprout, double-check that the following fields are filled out: Podcast Name, Podcast Description, Podcast Artwork (3000 x 3000 pixels, PNG or JPG), Podcast Categories, Language & Artist.
- Podcast Website - YouTube requires a website URL, so you'll need to add that too. Luckily all Buzzsprout paid plans include a podcast website! You can also add your own website URL in the Website Address field in your Buzzsprout account under Podcast Info > Advanced.
- Concise Episode Titles - Shorter episode titles (under 20 characters) work well with YouTube. You can edit these titles on the Episodes page in your Buzzsprout account if necessary.
- Remove Dynamic Ads - YouTube is strict when it comes to outside advertising. So, if you have any kind of dynamic ad content running, you’ll need to remove it before submitting your RSS feed.
Note: Host-read ads are allowed! You'll just need to let YouTube know about them during the submission process. More on that later!
Add Your Email to Your RSS Feed
YouTube will need to verify that you own the RSS feed you're submitting. To help with that, add your email to the Buzzsprout RSS feed by heading to Directories > Email Verification. For more on that process, check out this article: Add your email to your RSS feed.
Submit Your Podcast to YouTube
Now that you're all set up, let's begin submitting your podcast to YouTube!
Step #1: Log Into Your YouTube Account.
Once you've logged into your YouTube Studio, click the Create icon in the upper right corner. Select New Podcast and Submit RSS Feed.
Step #1: Log Into Your YouTube Account.
Once you've logged into your YouTube Studio, click the Create icon in the upper right corner. Select New Podcast and Submit RSS Feed.
Step #2: Verify Your Account
If you have channel history, you'll be able to submit your RSS feed now. But, since this is an Advanced Feature, YouTube may need to verify your identity first. This process may include providing a phone number, photo ID, or video. This is an extra security measure to protect against fraud.
Note: If you see a video verification isn't available message, click ID verification and follow the on-screen instructions. It can take up to 24 hours for YouTube to review and verify your account before you can use its advanced features.
Step #3: Enter Your RSS Feed URL
On the next screen, you’ll be prompted to add your RSS feed URL. If you're using Buzzsprout, you can find it under Directories > RSS Feed in your account. Paste the URL to YouTube and click Next.
Step #4: Verify Your Email Address
YouTube will send a verification email to the address that you added to your RSS feed. Once you get the email, enter the verification code and click Verify.
Step #5: Select Episodes
Now, you’ll be asked which episodes you'd like to upload. You can select:
If you have channel history, you'll be able to submit your RSS feed now. But, since this is an Advanced Feature, YouTube may need to verify your identity first. This process may include providing a phone number, photo ID, or video. This is an extra security measure to protect against fraud.
Note: If you see a video verification isn't available message, click ID verification and follow the on-screen instructions. It can take up to 24 hours for YouTube to review and verify your account before you can use its advanced features.
Step #3: Enter Your RSS Feed URL
On the next screen, you’ll be prompted to add your RSS feed URL. If you're using Buzzsprout, you can find it under Directories > RSS Feed in your account. Paste the URL to YouTube and click Next.
Step #4: Verify Your Email AddressYouTube will send a verification email to the address that you added to your RSS feed. Once you get the email, enter the verification code and click Verify.
Step #5: Select EpisodesNow, you’ll be asked which episodes you'd like to upload. You can select:
- All existing episodes
- Episodes published after a specific date
- Only future episodes
Once you’ve made your choice, click Next.
Note: If your episodes include host-read paid promotions, select Most of the episodes contain paid promotion.
Note: If your episodes include host-read paid promotions, select Most of the episodes contain paid promotion.Publish Your Podcast
After submitting, YouTube will take a few days to process your show. You’ll receive an email once your podcast is ready to be published! YouTube will automatically list your videos as Private until you manually publish them. So, the last step includes updating those settings!
- In your YouTube Studio account, go to Content > Podcasts.
- Under Video Count, click Publish next to your RSS feed.
Note: This button will only show once your episodes are approved and ready.
Congratulations, your podcast is live on YouTube!
Now, any future episodes that you add to Buzzsprout will be published on YouTube, too!
Now, any future episodes that you add to Buzzsprout will be published on YouTube, too!
If you're more of a visual learner, here's a helpful video from YouTube as well:
How to Upload Audio-first Podcasts to YouTube with RSS Feeds
Questions? We'd love to help! Please write to us at support@buzzsprout.com.
How to Upload Audio-first Podcasts to YouTube with RSS Feeds
Questions? We'd love to help! Please write to us at support@buzzsprout.com.