Importing your podcast to beehiiv

Already hosting a podcast somewhere else? You can import your existing podcast directly into beehiiv. Your show metadata and episodes will carry over, your episode GUIDs will be preserved so subscribers don't re-download episodes, and your old RSS feed can be redirected to beehiiv so nothing is lost in the move.

This article walks you through importing your podcast and setting up a redirect from your previous host. For information on creating a new podcast from scratch, see Creating a podcast on beehiiv.

Importing brings over your show metadata and episodes from your current host, and preserves your original episode GUIDs so your subscribers' podcast apps won't treat imported episodes as new downloads.

1. From the left panel, go to Podcasts.
2. If you haven’t created a show yet, select the option to Import podcast.
   
   
   
   
   If you have a show set up, your Podcasts dashboard will open. In the top right corner, click the arrow next to Create show and then select Import show.
   
   
   
3. Paste your RSS feed URL from your current podcast host into the field and click Validate.
   
   
   
4. The feed will be validated and a preview of your show will appear, including your title, artwork, and episode info. Confirm the details look correct, then click Import episodes.
   
   
   
5. Import progress can be monitored from your Podcasts dashboard.

Setting up a redirect ensures that listeners who are already subscribed on your old platform are automatically pointed to your new beehiiv RSS feed. This means no one loses access to your show during the move.

1. From your Podcasts dashboard, open your imported show.
2. Go to the Distribution tab and click the gear icon in the RSS feed section.
   
   
   
3. Enter your new RSS feed URL in the field provided and click Save. A 301 redirect will be set up from your old RSS feed to your beehiiv feed.
   
   
   

Which podcast platforms can I import from?
Any podcast hosted on a platform that provides a public RSS feed can be imported into beehiiv. This includes platforms like Spotify for Podcasters, Transistor, Anchor, Buzzsprout, and others.
Will my subscribers lose access to my episodes during the import?
No. Original episode GUIDs are preserved during import, so your subscribers' podcast apps will not treat imported episodes as new downloads. Your listeners will continue to have uninterrupted access to your show.
What happens to my old RSS feed after I redirect it?
A 301 redirect is set up from your old RSS feed to your new beehiiv RSS feed. Most podcast apps will automatically update their feed URL within a few days, ensuring your existing subscribers are pointed to your new feed.
Do I need to resubmit my show to Spotify and Apple Podcasts after importing?
No. If your show is already listed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, your existing listings will continue to work. Once your redirect is set up, both platforms will pick up your new beehiiv RSS feed automatically.