Unlike music, Spotify does not typically pay podcasters on a per-stream basis. Instead, podcasters primarily earn money from listener contributions, advertisements, and sponsorships on a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) basis.

The Spotify for Podcasters app was rebranded as Spotify for Creators in November 2024. If you can’t log in, check that your username and password are entered correctly. You can use Spotify’s password reset if you can’t remember your details. You may also have trouble if your old Spotify for Podcasters account uses Anchor account details. To regain access:

1. Log in to Spotify for Creators or create an account.
2. Select your avatar/the 3 lines in the top-right corner, then Add a new show.
3. On mobile, tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen to see this option.
4. Select Find an existing show, then Spotify for Creators.
5. Search for your podcast’s name or the email address on your Anchor account.
6. Check your emails and enter the code to regain access to your podcast.

No, you only need to upload your audio to your hosting provider. Platforms like Apple and Spotify will read your RSS feed and update their directories.