Getting Started

From recording your first episode to publishing your show.

What is ZenCast

Welcome to ZenCast! Whether you're new to podcasting or are interested in using ZenCast with an existing podcast ZenCast has everything you need to host, publish and manage your podcast. ZenCast allows you to take any audio you have created, publi...

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By Kyran

February 25, 2021

Publishing more than one podcast under the one account

ZenCast was built from the ground up with support for networks, radio stations and multiple podcasts in mind. As a result, you can publish multiple shows, manage hosts and guests that appear across your shows and even see analytics for multiple sh...

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By Kyran

March 20, 2020

Getting more help

ZenCast offers unparalleled support for all users. We don't believe that creating a support ticket or filling out a long and complicated support request form is the right way to provide help when it's needed. That's why when there's a question, pr...

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By Kyran

August 3, 2018

Is there a limit on the number of podcasts I can publish?

You can publish as many podcasts as you want with ZenCast. The only limit is how much you or the hosts on the show can talk 😎 Ready to publish an additional show to ZenCast? Here's how you can publish multiple shows under the one account.Please no...

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By Kyran

August 23, 2018

How to invite team members

How to add new team members so they have access to your podcast's ZenCast dashboard

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By Kyran

November 8, 2022

What's the correct image size and file type for my show artwork?

For podcast and episode artwork, try to aim for the following when uploading to ZenCast: 3000 x 3000 pixels resolution JPEG or PNG file format File size less than 2 MB If your show's artwork file doesn't meet these guidelines, we will try to optim...

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By Ben

November 2, 2022

How do I add or change episode artwork?

There are two ways to add episode artwork. 1: When you’re creating an episode on ZenCast, you’ll be given the opportunity to choose artwork for that particular episode. By default, your show artwork will be displayed (unless you don’t have any upl...

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By Ben

November 2, 2022

How do I upload new episodes?

There are two ways to upload episodes. Method 1: Right after creating a new show on ZenCast Immediately after creating a new show on ZenCast, you'll be guided to this screen, prompting you to upload a new episode. Go ahead and click the "+ Add Epi...

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By Ben

May 13, 2021

How do I change my show title, description, etc?

If you have multiple shows on ZenCast, make sure you're on the right one before making any changes. To change your show's details, head to the Show Settings tab on the right-hand side of the dashboard. If you're on a mobile display the button migh...

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By Ben

May 13, 2021

How do I add or change my show artwork?

You can either add artwork when you're creating a new show or later on, you can add or change the artwork by editing the show settings. Method 1: Add artwork during show creation When you create your first show on ZenCast, and whenever you add an ...

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By Ben

November 2, 2022

How do I replace the audio file for my episode?

So you’ve already published an episode of your show and you discover something is wrong or needs updating on the audio… is it stuck forever or can it be changed? The good news is that changing the audio for an existing episode on ZenCast is not on...

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By Ben

May 13, 2021

How do I edit episode and season numbers?

Depending on the kind of content in your show, you may want to change the way its episodes are numbered and the order in which they’re shown to listeners. To change this setting head to the ‘Show Settings’ tab on your show's dashboard: And then sc...

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By Ben

December 21, 2021

How much storage space and bandwidth do I have on ZenCast?

Currently, there are no restrictions on the amount of storage space allocated to your ZenCast account. This means you can upload as many episodes as you like, and you don’t need to worry about running out of storage space. There are also no restri...

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By Ben

May 13, 2021

Is there a ZenCast mobile app?

At this point, there is no Android/iOS app for ZenCast. However, the website is fully mobile-friendly and adjusts for compatibility with as many screen sizes and devices as possible. Go ahead and give it a try! 

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By Ben

May 13, 2021

How do I add show notes to an episode?

To add show notes to an episode: Head to the Episodes tab in your show's dashboard Click on the episode name or the edit button to the right Scroll down to the ‘Details’ section: Here you can enter show notes up to a 2,000 character limit. For mor...

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By Ben

May 13, 2021

How do I add more shows to my ZenCast account?

If you're already using ZenCast and want to add a second (or third, fourth, etc...) show to the same account, the process is pretty simple and just takes a few minutes. [If you're brand new to ZenCast and trying to create your very first show,  fo...

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By Ben

September 7, 2021

How do I publish my podcast?

When you're new to ZenCast you'll be taken through a guided setup and given prompts at each step. After creating your first show and uploading an episode you should see the following screen (if not you can get to it by clicking the green Setup but...

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By Ben

June 15, 2022

What's the best audio file type for uploading my episodes? Is there a size limit?

ZenCast doesn’t restrict what kind of audio files you can upload, and we don’t do any conversions or change your episode file behind the scenes. However, not all audio file types are compatible with all platforms and devices.  We recommend the fol...

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By Ben

November 5, 2021

Is there a free ZenCast plan?

ZenCast has a range of plans to suit different needs and budgets. There is no free plan, but when you sign up you will automatically be put on a free 14-day trial which you can use to explore all of ZenCasts features. While on the 14-day free tr...

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By Ben

May 21, 2021

Publishing Multiple Podcast Shows Under One ZenCast Account

ZenCast was built from the ground up with support for networks, radio stations and multiple podcasts in mind. As a result, you can publish multiple shows, manage hosts and guests that appear across your shows and even see analytics for multiple sh...

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By Ben

August 10, 2021

Finding your way around ZenCast

If you've just signed up to ZenCast and the dashboard is a little overwhelming, check out this short overview of the basic features. When you first sign up and don't have any shows or episodes uploaded, your homepage will look like this: In the up...

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By Ben

August 20, 2021

Creating your first podcast

Creating your first podcast with ZenCast is painless and will take no more than a few minutes. To create your podcast, you'll need to sign in to your ZenCast account. If you don't already have an account, you can sign up for a free trial here ....

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By Ben

September 5, 2021

Difference between recording, hosting and publishing my podcast

When you're new to podcasting it can seem like there is a lot of overwhelming information and multiple different types of software to learn about in order to create a show for the world (or just your friends) to hear. If you're hearing different t...

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By Ben

May 9, 2022