How to Add a Private Podcast to Podcast Apps

Here's a handy guide on how to add a private podcast to some of the more popular podcast apps that support private feeds.

Add to Apple Podcasts (on Mac desktop and iTunes on PC)

• Click File on the Apple Podcasts menu.
• Click Add Show by URL.
• Paste your unique URL into the box.
• Click Subscribe.

Add to Apple Podcasts (on iOS)

• In the icons list at the bottom of your display, click Library.
• Click the 3 dots icon at the top right.
• Click Follow a Show by URL.
• Paste your unique URL into the box.
• Click Follow.

Add to Pocket Casts

• Click Discover in the bottom menu.
• Paste your unique URL into the Search box at the top of the screen.
• Click your podcast artwork.
• Click Subscribe.

Add to Castbox

• Click Discover in the bottom menu.
• Paste your unique URL into the Search box at the top of the screen.
• Click your podcast artwork.
• Click Subscribe.

Add to Overcast

• Click the "+" icon in the top menu.
• Click Add URL.
• Paste your unique URL into the box.
• Click Done.

Add to Podcast Addict

• Click the "+" icon in the top menu.
• Click the Search icon in the top menu.
• Paste your unique URL into the search box.
• Click Search.
• Check the Private feed box.
• Click Add.

Here's a full list of apps that currently support private feeds.

iOS

• Apple Podcasts
• Overcast
• Pocket Casts
• Downcast
• Castro

Android

• Castbox
• Pocket Casts
• Podcast Addict
• Podcast Republic
• Player FM
• Dog Catcher
• Beyond Pod
• Podcasty
• Podkicker

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Updated on: 14/11/2025