Podcast importing lets you bring your existing RSS feed from an external host to Patreon. Once imported, you can manage and update your podcast episodes directly on Patreon, making it easier to share content with your fans. This article will guide you through the process of migrating your podcast to Patreon, whether you’re creating a new show or adding episodes to an existing one.
Who is podcast migration for?
Podcast migration is best for creators who want to import their full back catalogue once and manage episodes directly on Patreon going forward.
It’s ideal if you:
- Want to bring your back catalogue to Patreon all at once: Save time by transferring previously published episodes in bulk. This is perfect if you plan to manually upload or manage future episodes directly on Patreon
- Are moving away from an external host: If you’re fully transitioning off another RSS host, migration lets you bring everything over and manage your content natively on Patreon for a seamless experience
- Are new to Patreon and want a clean start: Already host a podcast elsewhere? Migrating helps you transfer your existing episodes so you can start engaging fans right away
How to migrate episodes
If you already have a podcast hosted elsewhere with an RSS feed, you can migrate your feed to Patreon. This makes it easy to transfer your existing episodes and start sharing your content with fans on Patreon.
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Make sure you are using the desktop web experience and follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can switch to your creator profile by clicking your profile picture in the bottom-left corner and clicking on your creator profile.
- Go to Settings from the left sidebar navigation
- Select Podcasts and audio from the top menu
- Click + New podcast
- Select the option to migrate from another platform
- Locate and paste an RSS link from your host that includes all episodes of your show
- Most hosting platforms provide your RSS feed under Settings, Sharing or Distribution
- Please note that only audio posts will be imported
- Click Next
- You will be asked to verify your email as part of the import process
- Confirm the code and click Next
- You’ll be asked to confirm your podcast information. Only description and copyright details are optional; the rest must be filled in to continue. Once you’re done, click on Next
- You can choose where members can listen to your podcast. The Patreon RSS will be turned on by default – this ensures your episodes appear in members’ RSS feeds. If you’re using Patreon RSS, you can also turn on Spotify integration and enable Synced Feeds, which allows your members to listen to your paid episodes on Spotify, and non-members will have the option to join your Patreon to unlock your exclusive episodes
- Once we import your episodes, all episodes will be saved as drafts in your Library. You’ll receive an email when they’re ready for review
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Make sure you are using the desktop web experience and follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can switch to your creator profile by clicking your profile picture in the bottom-left corner and clicking on your creator profile.
- Go to Settings from the left sidebar navigation
- Select Podcasts and audio from the top menu
- Click on the Import button in the podcast you want to migrate episodes to
- Select the option to migrate from another platform
- Locate and paste an RSS link from your host that includes all episodes of your show
- Most podcast hosting platforms provide your RSS feed URL within their settings or dashboard
- Please note that only audio posts will be imported
- Click Next
- You will be asked to verify your email as part of the migration process
- Confirm the code and click Next
- Once we import your episodes, all episodes will be saved as drafts in your Library. You’ll receive an email when they’re ready for review
Review and publish your episodes
Once the migration begins, you’ll be redirected to the Library > Drafts page, where you can track its progress. If you’re migrating a large number of episodes, it may take a few minutes to start. After the migration is complete, refresh the page to view your imported episodes.
We aim to bring over all the information from your original hosting provider, including tier and release date where applicable. You can review each draft individually by clicking on it to confirm the data was imported correctly and update details such as the description, title or any other details if needed.
When you’re satisfied with the drafts, you can bulk select them from the Library page and click Publish.
Published episodes will retain their original publish dates, ensuring they appear in the correct order in fans’ libraries and RSS feeds. Fans will not receive notifications when these episodes are published.
Make sure you have RSS feed enabled for your members so your episodes appear in their RSS apps. If you’re using Patreon RSS, you can also turn on the Spotify integration, which allows non-members to join directly on Spotify to unlock episodes
FAQ
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Migrating is a one-time import of your existing back catalogue. It’s ideal if you want to bring over past episodes in one go and start publishing directly on Patreon moving forward.
Syncing keeps your podcast connected to your original host. New episodes are automatically imported to Patreon as you publish them, and any changes you make are reflected on Patreon. Learn more about syncing an existing feed to Patreon.
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We’ve made the decision with Acast to discontinue our integration as of 30 May 2025.
If you’re currently managing your Patreon podcast with Acast RSS, you can use the Importing feature to migrate your episodes to Patreon’s native RSS. This allows you to manage episodes directly on Patreon and enables Spotify integration for your podcast.
You can find instructions on how to migrate from Acast RSS to Patreon RSS here. This article also outlines the reasoning behind this change, what we’re building in the coming year and the next steps you can take as a creator to ensure that your members’ access to your podcast and RSS feed is uninterrupted.
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No, any episodes you import to Patreon will continue to exist on their original platform, and their reviews will remain intact. Importing to Patreon does not affect your podcast’s presence on other services.
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No, we do not import analytics or listener data from your existing platform. Metrics such as total listens, geographic audience distribution and other insights will start fresh on Patreon.
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Yes, you can set access permissions for imported episodes just like any other post on Patreon. You can choose which membership tiers have access, allowing you to control who can listen.