> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.podigee.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.podigee.com/documentation/create-and-publish/hosting-and-management/publish-or-unpublish-a-podcast.md). # Publish or unpublish a podcast Make a podcast, its feeds, and its website public, or take it offline again. Use this task to make the podcast public, or to take it offline again. A published podcast serves its RSS feeds and its website to everyone. An unpublished podcast answers with an error page for listeners and blocks the feed. ## Before you start * You must be the owner of the podcast. In an organization, you must have the permission to publish the podcast. * Your subscription must be in good standing. * The podcast needs at least one published episode. Publish the first episode in [Create and publish an episode](/documentation/create-and-publish/production/episodes/create-and-publish-an-episode.md). * Your plan must include this podcast. The current plans limit the number of podcasts. You cannot publish a podcast over the limit. See [Understand plans and what they include](/documentation/connect-and-administer/account-and-team/understand-plans-and-what-they-include.md). {% tabs %} {% tab title="Classic view" %} ### Publish the podcast 1. Open the podcast page. 2. Select **Publish now** in the header. ![The header of an unpublished podcast with the label Not yet published and the button Publish now](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e1daa8157117a47a61db1f0893759f5b81a5de29%2Fdoc-production-002-classic-episode-list.png?alt=media) The podcast header shows the button Publish now while the podcast is not yet published. If the button is disabled, its tooltip reads "In order to publish your podcast, you need to have at least one published episode". If the podcast has no episode yet, the header shows **Create first episode** and "Get your podcast published by publishing your first episode." ![The header of a podcast without episodes with the text Get your podcast published by publishing your first episode and the button Create first episode](https://2032417310-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbqUKO6lljHGzkEAzliPI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f56500cf407ea8739a7fc3b9b3da9aebd971b184%2Fdoc-hosting-006-classic-create-first-episode.png?alt=media) A podcast without episodes shows Create first episode instead of the publish button. ### Unpublish the podcast 1. Open the podcast page. 2. Select the unpublish action in the header. 3. Read the confirmation: "Unpublishing your podcast means your listeners won't be able to access the feed or visit the blog." and "You can publish the podcast again later." 4. Select **I understand, unpublish**. ### Expected result * Published: the RSS feeds and the podcast website are public. Podcast apps and directories can read the feed. * Unpublished: the website answers with a not-found page unless you are signed in, and the feed marks the podcast as blocked. Your episodes and settings stay unchanged. You can publish again at any time. ### If you cannot complete the task * The button is disabled with a permission tooltip: ask the podcast owner or an organization admin to publish the podcast, or to give you the permission. * The message "Your plan includes \[count] podcast(s); you currently have \[count]. This podcast is over your plan limit. Delete a podcast or upgrade to publish it." appears: delete a podcast that you no longer need, or upgrade your plan. * You cannot publish the podcast because of the subscription state: check the subscription in your account settings. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Podigee workspace" %} The workspace covers one part of this task: the publication. The podcast has no publish button. It goes public when you publish its first episode. You cannot unpublish a podcast in the workspace; that part happens in the classic view. ### Publish the podcast 1. Open the podcast and select **Episodes** in the sidebar. 2. Open the episode that you want to publish first. 3. On the **Publishing** card, select **Publish episode**. 4. On the page **Choose when this episode goes live.**, keep **Now** selected ("Publish as soon as you confirm."). 5. Check that every item in the list **Publish readiness** shows **Done**. 6. Select **Publish episode** and confirm the dialog. It reads "Publish \[episode title] now? It becomes public straight away, and anything already delivered cannot be taken back." For a new podcast without an episode, use the first episode flow instead. See [Publish your first episode](/documentation/start-here/start-here/publish-your-first-episode.md). ### Unpublish the podcast The workspace has no unpublish action. Switch to the classic view and follow the classic procedure. The only podcast-level access control in the workspace is **Private access** under **Settings** (card **Private access**, button **Manage access**). **Make private** restricts the whole podcast to invited listeners. It does not unpublish the podcast, and it needs a plan that includes private access. ### Expected result * Published: the episode page shows **Episode published.** The publication also publishes the podcast. The RSS feed and the podcast website are public. * If the recording still needs processing, the page shows **Publishing will finish after processing completes.** Podigee publishes the episode when the processing is complete. ### If you cannot complete the task * **Publish episode** is not active and the page shows **Publishing unlocks when the checklist is complete.**: complete each item in **Publish readiness** that shows **Needed**. Select **Edit details** for the title and description. * The page shows **Processing is still running. The publish button unlocks when the file is ready.**: wait, then reload the page. * The page shows **We could not publish this episode yet. Check the readiness items and try again.**: check the list **Publish readiness** and select **Publish episode** again. * The **Private access** page shows **Private access is not part of this plan**: your plan does not include private access. Upgrade, or use the classic view to unpublish the podcast. * You need to unpublish the podcast: switch to the classic view. What is different: * There is no **Publish now** and no unpublish action for the podcast. * **Private access** makes the podcast private for invited listeners. It does not unpublish the podcast. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## Next step [Publish your podcast to directories](/documentation/create-and-publish/publishing-and-distribution/publish-your-podcast-to-directories.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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