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Managing Email Address Visibility in Your Podcast RSS Feed

Quick Guide: Managing Email Addresses in SoundCloud RSS Feeds

Step 1: Access Your Content Settings

Log in to SoundCloud: Use your credentials to log in to your SoundCloud account.
Navigate to Content Settings: Click on the three dots at the top right corner of your profile and select “Settings.” Then, go to the “Content” tab.

Step 2: Decide Whether to Display Your Email Address

Display Your Email Address: If you want your email address to be shown in your RSS feed (recommended for avoiding rejections from podcast apps like Spotify):
- Check the option to display your email address.
Hide Your Email Address: If you prefer not to show your email address (default option):
- Uncheck the option to display your email address. SoundCloud will instead display the email "feeds@soundcloud.com" in your RSS feed.

Step 3: Understand the Implications

Displaying Your Email: This ensures compatibility with all podcast apps, including those that require a valid email address to be shown.
Hiding Your Email: Hiding your email could lead to some podcast apps rejecting your RSS feed due to the lack of a personal email address.

Step 4: Troubleshooting Rejections

Check Your RSS Feed: If your RSS feed is rejected by a podcast app:
- Go back to your Content Settings.
- Choose to display your email address in the feed.
Resubmit Your RSS Feed: Once you’ve updated your settings, resubmit your RSS feed to the app.

Step 5: Regularly Monitor and Update

Monitor Feed Acceptance: Regularly check if your podcast is being accepted by all platforms.
Update as Needed: If you change your email or decide to hide/show it, update your Content Settings and resubmit the RSS feed as needed.

Visual Guide

Profile Settings: A screenshot shows where to find Content Settings.
Display/Hide Email Option: Screenshot highlighting the checkbox to display or hide the email address.
RSS Feed Rejection Notice: Example notification that an RSS feed was rejected due to email issues.

FAQ Section

Why do some podcast apps require a valid email address in the RSS feed?

Some podcast apps, like Spotify, require a valid email address to be displayed in your RSS feed to use their service. This ensures that the app can contact you if necessary and helps verify the authenticity of your content.

How can I choose to display or hide my email address in my RSS feed?

To choose whether to display or hide your email address in your RSS feed:

Go to your Content Settings page on SoundCloud.
Select the option to either display or hide your email address.

If you choose to hide your email address (which is the default setting), SoundCloud will display the email "feeds@soundcloud.com" in your RSS feed instead.

What happens if I hide my email address in the RSS feed?

If you hide your email address, SoundCloud will display "feeds@soundcloud.com" in your RSS feed. However, this might cause some podcast apps, like Spotify, to reject your RSS feed because they require a valid, personal email address to be listed.

What should I do if my RSS feed is rejected by an app due to email issues?

If your RSS feed is rejected by an app because it does not display a valid email address, you should:

Go to your Content Settings page.
Choose to display your personal email address in the RSS feed.
Resubmit your RSS feed to the podcast app.

Can I still use podcast apps if I choose not to display my personal email address?

While you can choose not to display your personal email address, be aware that this might prevent some podcast apps from accepting your RSS feed. If you encounter issues, consider allowing your email address to be shown in the feed.

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