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How to Redirect Your Podcast Feed to PowerPress

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When moving your podcast to PowerPress, the most important step is redirecting your existing podcast feed. This ensures that your current subscribers continue receiving new episodes without needing to resubscribe.

Note: Redirecting your podcast feed allows podcast apps such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others to automatically follow your new feed.

What Is a Podcast Feed Redirect?

A podcast feed redirect tells podcast apps that your show has moved to a new RSS feed. When a podcast app checks your old feed, it is automatically redirected to your new PowerPress feed.

This means your audience will continue receiving new episodes without interruption.

Before You Redirect Your Feed

Before setting up your redirect, make sure:

  • Your podcast has been fully imported into PowerPress
  • Your new PowerPress feed is working correctly
  • Your new episodes appear in your new feed
Important: Always verify your new feed before redirecting. Redirecting too early can prevent podcast apps from accessing your content.

Step 1: Copy Your New PowerPress Feed URL

Your PowerPress feed URL is typically:

https://yourwebsite.com/feed/podcast/

If you are using Podcast Channels, your feed may look like:

https://yourwebsite.com/feed/podcast/channel-name/

Copy this URL—you will need it for the redirect.

Step 2: Set Up the Redirect on Your Previous Host

Log in to your previous podcast host or platform and locate the option to redirect your RSS feed.

This setting may be labeled:

  • Feed Redirect
  • 301 Redirect
  • Move Podcast
  • Change Feed URL

Paste your new PowerPress feed URL into this setting and save your changes.

Step 3: Confirm the Redirect Is Working

After setting the redirect:

  • Open your old podcast feed URL in a browser
  • It should automatically redirect to your new PowerPress feed

You can also test your new feed using Cast Feed Validator.

Tip: Some podcast apps may take time to recognize the redirect. This is normal.

What Happens After Redirecting?

Once your redirect is in place:

  • Podcast apps will begin using your new feed
  • New episodes will be delivered from PowerPress
  • Your subscribers will not need to take any action

Most podcast platforms check feeds regularly, so updates may take some time to fully propagate.

How Long Should You Keep the Redirect?

You should keep your redirect active indefinitely, or for as long as your previous host allows it.

Important: Removing your redirect too soon can cause subscribers to stop receiving new episodes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a new feed to podcast directories instead of redirecting
  • Redirecting before verifying your new feed
  • Removing the redirect too early
  • Using an incorrect or incomplete feed URL

Need Help?

If you’re unsure whether your redirect is working correctly, you can contact Blubrry Support with:

  • Your old feed URL
  • Your new PowerPress feed URL
  • The platform you are moving from