To claim ownership of your show in Apple Podcasts Connect, you must first have started distributing your podcast to Apple Podcasts.You can do this in just one click from Ausha!
📚 Check out our article How do I distribute my show and its episodes on Apple Podcasts? which will guide you through this step.
💡 Important: claiming your podcast on Apple Podcasts Connect is optional.
This has no impact on the distribution of your podcast on this platform and only allows you to access advanced statistics about your Apple Podcasts audience.
1. Log in to Apple Podcasts Connect and search for your podcast
1️⃣ Go to Apple Podcasts Connect
2️⃣ Log in with an Apple Account
This is the account you use on your Apple devices (iPhone, Mac, etc.).
If you don't have one yet, you can create one for free here: Create an Apple Account
3️⃣ From your Apple Podcasts Connect interface, at the bottom of the page, click More Actions, then Claim Existing Show.
4️⃣ Search for the show you want to claim and select it.
You can search for your podcast using its Apple Podcasts URL.
💡 Where can I find my show's Apple Podcasts URL?
In your Ausha interface, go to Settings > Distribution and copy the URL displayed in the Apple Podcasts box.
5️⃣ Apple Podcasts will provide you with a validation token to prove that you are the owner of the show.
This token is a unique code that you need to enter in Ausha to complete the claim.
The token is valid for 7 days. You must therefore enter it in Ausha before it expires, otherwise you will need to start the process again.
You can also check out Apple Podcasts' official article about claiming a podcast here: Claim Your Show - Apple Podcasts 👈
2. Add the token provided by Apple Podcasts Connect to Ausha
Go to the Settings > Distribution tab.
In the Apple Podcasts box, click the ⚙️ icon to open the advanced settings for this platform.
In the Settings section, click Enable video publishing
A window will open. This is where you will find the Claim your podcast button.
You can enter the token in step 4. Provide your token
⏳ Once this step is complete, Apple Podcasts Connect will verify your claim within 24 hours, so all you need to do is wait.