How to Upload Podcast on Spotify India: Spotify & Apple Guide

You have recorded the episode, edited it, and now everyone asks, “Spotify pe kab aayega?” This guide shows how to upload podcast on Spotify India, and then how to take the same episode to Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn and YouTube Music without redoing the work each time.

This is the step every creator reaches after recording, including at a studio like ours, Oskillo Studio in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur. The good news: you do the hard setup once, and every platform reads from the same source. If you only want YouTube, that is a separate process. This guide is about audio distribution.

Key takeaways

• One hosting platform gives you one RSS feed, and every directory reads that feed.
• Spotify needs at least one published episode before it accepts a show.
• Apple Podcasts wants square cover art between 1400 and 3000 px, and 3000×3000 is the safe choice.
• Use an email address in your feed that you can actually open. Directories send verification codes to it.
• Hindi shows should set the language correctly and think about both Devanagari and Roman search terms.

How to upload podcast on Spotify India: what to prepare first

Before you touch any platform, get six things ready: a final audio file, cover art, a show title and description, a working email address, a hosting platform, and one published episode. Skipping any of these is a common reason a first submission stalls.

Here is the order we suggest:

1. Export the episode as MP3. Spotify’s guidance, as quoted by Buzzsprout, is MP3 between 96 and 320 kbps. Do not believe posts saying only WAV or FLAC works.
2. Make the cover art (details in the cover art section below).
3. Write the show description in the language your listeners search in.
4. Pick one shared brand email, such as a podcast@ address on your own domain, not a personal inbox that a team member may leave.
5. Choose where the feed will live (next section).
6. Publish episode one on your host, because directories need at least one episode in the feed.

One more thing on audio: platforms do not fix a noisy room. If your episode sounds thin, fix it before upload. Our podcast editing service covers a proper edit and audio mastering, and the rates are on our pricing page.

How do you choose a podcast hosting platform in India?

A podcast hosting platform stores your audio files and gives you one RSS feed that Spotify, Apple and others read. Choose on four things: how many platforms it distributes to, whether it supports video, how you pay, and whether you can take your feed with you if you leave.

You have two broad options. You can host with Spotify for Creators, which Spotify describes as a place to create and host audio and video podcasts, and also to manage shows hosted elsewhere. Or you can use an independent host. Hubhopper is listed on Capterra India as a local product and says it publishes to 15+ platforms. Pod.One markets itself as an India platform reaching 20+ platforms at once. Global hosts exist too, but many quote prices in dollars, so check how billing works before you commit.

If you search for free podcast hosting in India, read the plan limits and billing terms closely. Prices change often, so check the host’s own pricing page on the day you sign up.

What is an RSS feed for a podcast and where do you find it?

An RSS feed for a podcast is a web link that lists your show details and every episode in a format directories can read. Spotify, Apple, JioSaavn and YouTube Music all use it. You submit the feed once, and new episodes appear on their own.

Where you find it depends on your host. Most hosts show it on a Distribution or Settings page. If you host on Spotify for Creators, the feed appears only after your first episode is published, and the documented path is Settings, then Availability, then RSS Distribution.

The email problem nobody warns you about

Spotify requires an active email address inside the RSS feed. Some hosts hide it for privacy, and Buzzsprout notes that you must add it back when submitting to directories. YouTube also sends its verification code to the email in your feed. So use a shared brand inbox that more than one person can open. Otherwise you may be locked out the day the one person with access is busy.

Before submitting anywhere, paste your feed into a podcast RSS feed validator. It catches missing tags, broken artwork links and empty fields in a minute.

What cover art and metadata do you need (including Hindi titles)?

Make your cover art exactly square, 3000×3000 pixels, in JPG or PNG, using RGB colour, not CMYK. Apple accepts 1400×1400 to 3000×3000, but a 3000×3000 file is highly recommended. Export one clean master file and reuse it for Spotify, Apple, JioSaavn and YouTube.

Keep the design simple. It shows up tiny on a phone, so use one clear face or symbol and large, readable lettering. A host guide from RSS.com suggests keeping the file under 500 KB and using only the show name as text, or none. Treat the size as a practical tip for your host, not an Apple rule.

Writing metadata for a Hindi podcast on Spotify (and Hinglish shows)

Metadata means your show title, episode titles, description, category and language. Here is what we recommend for Indian shows:

• Set the language to Hindi (code hi) if most episodes are in Hindi.
• Write the show title the way listeners will say it. If people search in Roman letters, keep that spelling in the title or the first line of the description.
• Add the Devanagari version in the description so both kinds of search can find you.
• Start each episode description with the guest name and the one thing the listener will learn.

How do you publish a podcast on Spotify with Spotify for Creators?

To publish a podcast on Spotify, create a show in Spotify for Creators, or submit your existing RSS feed there, and publish at least one episode. If you host with Spotify itself, your show reaches Spotify directly. Other platforms need their own submission.

There are two routes, depending on where your audio lives:

1. Host elsewhere (Hubhopper, Pod.One, a global host): sign in to Spotify for Creators and add the show using its RSS feed. Spotify sends a verification code to the email inside the feed, so use your shared brand inbox.
2. Host on Spotify for Creators: upload your MP3, add title and description, and publish. Spotify’s own help page says that Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music still need separate submissions.

Most platforms show a new podcast within a few hours, though some review shows manually first. Pricing for Spotify for Creators in India is not something we quote here. Check the sign-up screen on the day you register.

How do you get your podcast on Apple Podcasts?

To get your podcast on Apple Podcasts, you submit your RSS feed through Apple Podcasts Connect. Apple needs the required feed tags, square artwork and at least one published episode. Your host usually gives you the feed link on its distribution page.

Sign in to Podcasts Connect with an Apple Account, paste your feed link and submit. Apple’s reviewers check shows by hand, and a third-party checklist notes that approval is not instant. Do not resubmit in panic after two hours. Once approved, new episodes flow through the same feed.

Can you submit to JioSaavn and YouTube Music too?

JioSaavn accepts RSS feeds through YourCast. YouTube Music takes them through YouTube Studio, but Google only says RSS ingestion is available in select countries, so check that the option shows in your account. Do both after Spotify and Apple, since you reuse the same feed and cover art.

• JioSaavn: register on YourCast and submit your RSS feed. Use the desktop website. At launch, JioSaavn said its in-house team checks submissions for authenticity and quality before shows go live, so expect a wait.
• YouTube Music: in YouTube Studio click Create, then New podcast, then Submit RSS feed. The verification code goes to the email in your feed. Google says RSS ingestion is available in select countries, so check whether the option shows up in your Studio account.

Two YouTube details matter. Each episode becomes a video with your show art as a static image, and changes to show details in your feed are not picked up, so edit them inside YouTube. Google Podcasts has shut down, and YouTube Music replaces it.

Can you post one episode on every platform at once?

Yes. Upload the episode once to your host, and every directory that reads your RSS feed picks it up. Spotify, Apple, JioSaavn and YouTube Music each need a one-time submission first. After that, one upload serves all of them.

If you shoot video, upload the full video to YouTube separately. That gives viewers your real camera footage, not a still image.

At Oskillo: how we get an episode ready for release

At Oskillo Studio in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, we prepare the files that every platform needs, so your upload day is quick. We do not host shows. We make sure the audio, art and text are right before you touch a directory.

Our process runs from concept and pre-production (question flow, mic, light and camera checks) to 4K multicam recording with the founders present to guide you. In post-production we edit, colour-correct, master the audio, and make thumbnails, captions, reels and platform exports. A podcast edit of up to 90 minutes costs Rs 3,000, and the Complete Podcast Edit is Rs 10,000 with the main edit, highlight, 3 reels with covers and 2 thumbnails. See the podcast studio pricing in Jaipur page for hourly rates, or studio rental if you only need the room. We also edit remotely for clients outside Jaipur. Our team handles beginners with patience, so ask on WhatsApp.

What to do if a platform rejects your podcast

If a platform rejects your podcast, read the error text first, fix that one item at the host, and resubmit the same feed. Common causes are artwork, a missing email or an empty feed, and all three are usually quick to fix.

• Artwork error: Apple’s message asks for 1400×1400 to 3000×3000 pixels, JPG or PNG, RGB colour, on a server that allows HTTP head requests. Re-export in RGB and check your host’s image link.
• Verification code not arriving: the feed email may be hidden or wrong. Add a working shared inbox, then retry.
• No episode found: publish at least one episode before submitting.
• Feed errors: run the link through an RSS validator and fix missing tags.
• Still waiting: some platforms review by hand, so give it time before you resubmit.

Frequently asked questions

How do I upload a podcast to Spotify from India?

Export your episode as MP3, publish it on a podcast host or Spotify for Creators, and make sure the RSS feed has cover art and a working email. Then submit or claim the show in Spotify for Creators. Spotify needs at least one published episode in the feed.

Is Spotify for Creators free in India?

Spotify describes Spotify for Creators as a tool to create and host podcasts and to manage shows hosted elsewhere. Plans and terms can change, so check the sign-up page for your country on the day you register instead of relying on an older blog post.

What is an RSS feed for a podcast and where do I find it?

It is a web link listing your show details and all episodes, which directories read. You usually find it in your host’s Distribution or Settings page. On Spotify for Creators it appears only after your first episode is published, under Settings, Availability, RSS Distribution.

What size should podcast cover art be?

Use a perfectly square JPG or PNG in RGB colour. Apple accepts 1400×1400 to 3000×3000 pixels, and 3000×3000 is the recommended size. Keep text large and minimal, because the image appears very small on phone screens and in search results.

Can I upload one episode to Spotify, Apple and YouTube at once?

Yes, in practice. Publish once on your host and submit the same RSS feed to each directory. After the first approval, new episodes flow through on their own. YouTube shows may need extra setup, and show details changed in your feed are not updated there on their own.

How long does Spotify or Apple take to approve a podcast?

Spotify says most platforms publish within a few hours, though some review shows manually first. Apple also uses human review, and timing varies. Do not resubmit repeatedly. Check your feed with a validator and wait before assuming something is wrong.

Podcast Spotify pe kaise daalein?

Pehle episode ko MP3 mein export karein, phir kisi hosting platform ya Spotify for Creators par upload karein. Cover art 3000×3000 rakhein aur feed mein ek working email daalein. Uske baad RSS feed Spotify mein submit karein. Ek episode publish hona zaroori hai.

Can I submit my podcast to JioSaavn?

Yes. JioSaavn runs YourCast, where creators register and submit an RSS feed. The site says to use the desktop version to submit. Shows are reviewed before going live, so keep your audio quality and description clean.