You're about to get one feed live so you can see how Hello Audio actually works. Treat this first one as a test (not your big launch), it's only here to show you the ropes. When you're ready to launch something real, we'll point you there at the end!

By the end of this guide, you'll have:

✅ Created your first feed

✅ Dropped in a file and watched it become an episode

✅ Subscribed on your own phone and heard it play

That's the whole loop, usually under 15 minutes. Once you've felt how it works, launching one for real is super easy!

Totally normal, and it's the thing most people get stuck on. So don't overthink it.

Your first feed doesn't have to be a real one yet. Grab something already sitting on your computer and make a test feed just to see how Hello Audio works: a course video, a client call, a workshop replay, anything you've already got. Push it through the steps below and watch it land in a real podcast app.

That's the whole goal here, to feel how fast and easy it is.

Log in at app.helloaudio.fm. If it's your first time logging in, you'll be met with two choices: Public or Private. Choose Private.
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If you don't see that option right away, click Create New Feed at the top. You'll see that choice after that click.

Give your new feed a title, author, and short description (you can change all of these later).

For the feed type, choose Instant for now. It makes every episode available right away, which is all you need to see how this works. (Curious about the other types? See What are the different feed types?)

Your cover image is what listeners see in their podcast app, but you don't need final artwork to get started.

We handled this for you! Click "Don't have an image, Use one of ours!" and pick from four pre-made covers. You can change your cover image anytime from Feed Details, so it doesn't need to be perfect to launch.
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(For the full walkthrough, including how to replace a preset later, see How to use Hello Audio's preset images for your podcast feed.)

Drag any file into the upload area. Your video automatically becomes audio (no extra steps), and each file becomes an episode. For a test, one file is plenty.

Supported formats include: mp3, m4a, mp4, m4v, mov, avi, and wav. (Getting real files ready for your audience? See How do I prepare my files before uploading?)

For a test feed, you're the only listener. In the Listeners section, add your own email (we actually auto complete this for you if you're on trial). You'll get an invitation with your private link.
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(When you launch for real, this is where everyone else goes, see How do I add listeners to my feed?)

Open the invitation, tap your link, and subscribe in whatever podcast app you use. Your feed shows up like any other podcast, and your file plays as audio. That's it, you've built a working feed!

You just did exactly what your real audience will do to subscribe. When you launch for real, the Listener Hub has those same steps for every app, so helping people get subscribed is easy.

(For the full walkthrough and best practices, see How do I get my listeners to subscribe to my private podcast?)

That test feed just turned screen-time content into something you could finish on a walk. When you're ready to do it for real, with your audience or paying customers, the next question is what to launch first. Don't worry, we'll help you decide: read Which feed should I launch first?

Absolutely. New episodes automatically appear in subscribers' podcast apps. This is perfect for ongoing courses or regular content updates.

For individual listeners, flip their switch to "off" in the listener management area. Their link will stop working immediately.

Yes, as long as you didn't use the universal link. The analytics section shows you listener activity, completion rates, and engagement metrics to help you understand how your content is performing.

Not at all. If you can drag and drop files and send emails, you can create a private podcast. Most people have their first feed running in under 30 minutes.

Yes. Using Zapier, you can automatically add people to your feeds when they join your email list, purchase a course, or complete other actions in your business.

Check that your files are in a supported format (mp3, m4a, mp4, m4v, mov, avi, wav). Large files may take a few minutes to process, especially videos that need conversion.

For Instant feeds, drag them to reorder. For Date-Based feeds, click on each episode and adjust the scheduled date.

Check that the email addresses are spelled correctly and ask them to look in their spam folder. You can resend invitations anytime from the listener management area.

Podcast apps cache feed information. Refresh by dragging down on the episode list, or try closing and reopening the app.

Need help with anything? We're always here in chat or at [email protected].