Oops! You accidentally hit unsubscribe, deleted the podcast, or somehow lost access to your private feed. Don't worry, this happens more often than you'd think, and it's an easy fix.
What You'll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
✅ Regained access to your private podcast
✅ Re-subscribed and can continue listening where you left off
✅ Knowledge of how to prevent this in the future
Getting back your access usually takes just a few minutes once you contact your creator.
Step 1: Don't Panic...Your Episodes Aren't Lost Forever
Accidentally unsubscribing doesn't impact your ability to get the episodes again. However, the impact on your podcast listening history depends on the specific app you use, as there is no universal rule. In most apps, unsubscribing will remove or hide the listening history for that specific show.
What's still safe:
All the episodes are still available once you resubscribe
Your creator still has your information
Nothing is permanently lost
Step 2: Contact Your Podcast Creator
The person who originally shared the podcast with you can easily restore your access.
Reach out and let them know:
That you accidentally unsubscribed or lost access
Which device or app you were using
They can generate a fresh invitation link for you immediately
How to contact them:
Reply to their original email invitation
Use whatever communication method they normally use with you
Check if they have a support email or contact form
📌 NOTE: Resending a link is something our support team at Hello Audio can't help you with. The creator who gave you the show has to decide if you get access again.
Step 3: Re-subscribe with Your Fresh Link
Once your creator sends you a new invitation link, subscribing again is just like the first time.
Re-subscription process:
Click your new invitation link
Choose your podcast app and subscribe
Your private podcast will reappear in your library
All episodes will be available again
What Happens Next
You'll be back to listening normally, with full access to all episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I lose my place in episodes I was partway through?
A: Most likely, yes. But the impact on your podcast listening history does depends on the specific app you use, as there is no universal rule. In most apps, unsubscribing will remove or hide the listening history for that specific show.
Q: How can I prevent accidentally unsubscribing in the future?
A: Be careful when managing your podcast library, and consider saving your invitation email just in case. Some apps also let you "favorite" or "pin" important podcasts.
Q: What if I can't remember who sent me the podcast or how to contact them?
A: Check your email for the original invitation, or look through your recent emails. The invitation usually comes from the person whose content you're accessing.
Accidental unsubscribing is totally fixable. Your podcast creator deals with this regularly and can get you back up and listening in no time.