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How to Upload Your Audio Podcast to YouTube – 2023 5-Step Guide

If you’ve been producing audio podcasts and want to expand your listener base to reach the massive audience on YouTube, you can easily do so for free in just five minutes. In this guide, we’ll show you the step-by-step process of converting your podcast episodes into YouTube videos using RSS.com

Step 1. Activate YouTube Integration

Click on “Distribution” at the top of your RSS.com Dashboard and scroll down to activate the YouTube feature. This will enable you to seamlessly connect your podcast with your YouTube channel.
activate the youtube feature on RSS.com

Step 2. Connect Your RSS.com and Google Accounts

By granting RSS.com permission to publish your converted episodes to YouTube, you can proceed to the next steps.

Step 3. Create a Playlist for your Podcast

Once your accounts are synced, choose a playlist in your YouTube channel where you’d like your podcast episodes to be published. 

Setting your playlist as a podcast in YouTube offers several benefits, including:

  • Making your show available on YouTube Music.
  • Receiving podcast-specific recommendations to improve discoverability.
  • Accessing official search cards for your episodes.
  • The possibility of having your show featured on YouTube Podcasts.
  • YouTube podcast badges for marketing and promotions.
set podcast as a playlist

Step 4. Convert an Episode to Video

Navigate back to your podcast in your RSS.com Dashboard and click on the video conversion icon to initiate the process. This will convert your audio episode into a video format suitable for YouTube.
congratulations your video has been successfully published on YouTube

Step 5. Verify Publication

After the conversion process is complete, the video icon for the episode will be updated with a green checkmark. This confirms that your episode has been successfully published to YouTube.

That’s it! Your podcast episodes are now available on YouTube, and your YouTube channel is synced with your RSS.com account for easy publishing. You’ve unlocked a vast audience and new possibilities for your podcast.

Remember, reaching new audiences on YouTube is now just a few simple steps away. Happy podcasting!

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