Q: How to Upload an Episode Media File?

To upload an audio file for your episode, go to the Episode Info tab on the episode detail page. Steps to Upload the Media File Scroll down to find the Episode File section. Click on it to select a file from your device or drag & drop the file directly. The file must be in .mp3 format and should not exceed 15 MB in size. Once the file is ready, click the Upload button at the top right. If the upload is successful and there are no blocking issues, your episode will be ready to publish. If the episode is not yet publishable due to missing information, you will see the issues listed under the Manage Episode section. Follow the instructions to resolve them and get your episode ready for release.

Question 1

How to Create a Podcast?

Accepted Answer

Creating your own podcast on Playary for Podcasters is super simple!

Creating a Podcast Manually

Log in to your dashboard.
Click on “Add Podcast Manually”.
Fill in the required fields in the form:
- Title – required
- Tagline – required
- Description – required and must be at least 100 characters
- Website Link – optional
- Explicit Content – choose whether your content is explicit or not
Once you’ve filled in the details, click "Save" to create your podcast.

🎉 That’s it! You’ll be redirected to your podcast’s detail page, where you can start adding content and customizing it.

Question 2

How to Update Podcast Info?

Accepted Answer

Once your podcast is created, you’ll be redirected to the podcast detail page. Here, you’ll land on the “Podcast Info” tab where you can edit and enrich all the details about your podcast.

What Can You Edit?

Update the title, tagline, and description you entered during creation.
Add tags to improve discoverability.
Specify the languages your podcast is available in.
Add or update publisher details.
Define your copyright information.

Is It Ready to Publish?

At the top of the page, you’ll see an indicator showing whether your podcast is ready to be published. If something is missing, the system will clearly tell you what needs to be done.

Follow the instructions to complete all the requirements and publish your podcast when ready.

Question 3

How to Select Podcast Categories?

Accepted Answer

After creating your podcast, you’ll be redirected to the podcast detail page. To organize your content properly, navigate to the “Categories” tab.

Category Selection Rules

Each category consists of a main topic and optionally subtopics.
You can select either just the main category or only a subcategory.
You can choose more than one category.
Choosing the most relevant categories helps your podcast reach the right audience.

Once your selection is complete, don’t forget to click the “Save” button at the top-right corner to confirm your choices!

Question 4

How to Create an Episode?

Accepted Answer

Once you’ve created your podcast, it’s time to add episodes. To do this, go to your podcast’s detail page and select the “Episodes” tab from the top navigation.

Here:

You can view the list of episodes belonging to the podcast.
To create a new one, click the “Add” button located in the top-right corner.

Steps to Add a New Episode

Clicking the “Add” button will open a form window. Fill out the following fields:

Title → Required
Description → Required
Release Date → Required
Explicit Content → Required

After filling in the form, click “Save”. You will then be redirected to the newly created episode’s detail page.

Question 5

How to Update Episode Info?

Accepted Answer

After creating a new episode, you are automatically redirected to its episode info page. This is where you can manage the core information of your episode.

What Can You Do on This Page?

Update the title, description, and release date
Set the languages for the episode
Add relevant tags
Upload the associated MP3 file

These fields help enrich your content for listeners and allow you to correct or enhance any previous input.

Question 6

How to Upload an Episode Media File?

Accepted Answer

To upload an audio file for your episode, go to the Episode Info tab on the episode detail page.

Steps to Upload the Media File

Scroll down to find the Episode File section.
Click on it to select a file from your device or drag & drop the file directly.
The file must be in .mp3 format and should not exceed 15 MB in size.
Once the file is ready, click the Upload button at the top right.
If the upload is successful and there are no blocking issues, your episode will be ready to publish.

If the episode is not yet publishable due to missing information, you will see the issues listed under the Manage Episode section. Follow the instructions to resolve them and get your episode ready for release.

Question 7

How to Upload a Cover Image for a Podcast or Episode?

Accepted Answer

Each podcast and episode can have its own cover image. The process is the same for both and very straightforward.

Steps

Go to the detail page of the relevant podcast or episode.
At the top of the page, you’ll see a cover image section (or a placeholder if no image is uploaded yet).
Click the camera icon located in the bottom-right corner of the image area.
In the pop-up window:
- Either select a file manually or
- Drag and drop an image file to prepare it for upload.
Click the Upload button to start the upload process.
Once the upload is complete, your new cover image will be visible on the page.

Image Requirements

Dimensions: Minimum 1600x1600 pixels, must be square
Formats: PNG preferred; JPEG also supported
Maximum File Size: 5 MB

Following these specifications ensures your image looks great across all platforms.

Question 8

How to Publish a Podcast or Episode?

Accepted Answer

To make your podcast available to listeners, certain criteria must be met. The publishing process is separate for podcasts and episodes and must be done in order.

First, Publish an Episode

A podcast cannot be published unless it has at least one published episode. Therefore, your first step is to publish an episode.

✅ Requirements to publish an episode:

A cover image must be uploaded
The media file (mp3) must be uploaded

Once these are done, go to the episode’s "Episode Info" tab and click the Publish button under the Manage section.

📢 Requirements to Publish a Podcast

To publish a podcast, you need to provide the following:

At least one language
At least one publisher
At least one category (and optionally subcategories)
At least one tag
Cover image must be uploaded

Once everything is complete, visit the "Manage" section in the podcast detail page and click Publish to make it live.

🔁 Publishing Order

Create and publish an episode first.
Complete your podcast information.
Then, publish the podcast.

If anything is missing, you’ll see guidance under the Manage area with specific details on what needs to be fixed before you can publish.

Question 9

How to Import a Podcast Using RSS Feed?

Accepted Answer

If you already host your podcast on another platform, you can quickly import it using your RSS Feed. This process saves time by eliminating the need to manually enter each episode.

🚀 Steps to Add a Podcast via RSS

Click the "Add From RSS Feed" button in the dashboard.
A step-by-step form will guide you through the process.

1️⃣ Step: Provide RSS URL

Start by entering a valid RSS feed URL. Once verified, you’ll be taken to the next step.

2️⃣ Step: Email Verification

The email associated with the podcast in the RSS feed will be shown. If it's your email:

Click "Send Verification Code" to receive an 8-digit code.
A field will appear to enter the code.
Input the code you received in your email to verify ownership.

✅ Once verified successfully, your podcast will be imported and available in your dashboard.

Question 10

How to Claim Podcast Ownership?

Accepted Answer

If a podcast already exists in the system and you are its rightful owner, you can claim ownership by going through a simple verification process.

🛠️ Steps

Click on “Claim Podcast Ownership” from the dashboard.
Follow the guided steps on the opened page:

1️⃣ Step: Search for the Podcast

Search by the podcast name or publisher name.
Select the correct podcast from the list.