KKBOX for Podcasters

Yes! You can add KKBOX songs to your episodes for free and legally if your shows are hosted on Firstory. You can click here for more information.

Transcribing your podcast makes it easier for listeners to search for your show. You can apply for 2 episodes in 7 days if your followers are more than 50 people:

1. Log in on KKBOX for podcasters and go to my dashboard.
2. Click “generate” button on the episode catalog
3. Edit the transcript on KKBOX for Podcasters
4. Publish! You can check the transcript on KKBOX App

Podcasters have full ownership of the transcript. The content will not be used without your consent.

We support the following languages: zh-TW, ja-JP, en-US, en-CA, en-AU, en-GB, en-ZA, ko-KR, de-DE, es-ES, fr-FR and ms-MY. The function to transcribe currently does not support translating from one language to another.

If you are based in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia or Japan:

1. Choose [Get Started].
2. Register or log in your KK ID.
3. Enter your RSS feed and select Podcast category (maximum of three).
4. Verify your email and vola!

Submit your Podcast here if you are based in other countries/areas.

We are always on the lookout for new podcasts! Submit your recommendation here!

Adding timestamp in the description provides freedom for listeners to jump straight to the parts that interest them.
Refer to the steps below on adding timestamp to your podcast.

1. You are hosting on Firstory:
   Log in Firstory, choose "開啟章節設定" and convert to text mode to start adding timestamp to your summary.
   See here for full instructions.
2. Hosting on other hosting platforms:
   Add timestamp and description to your episode show notes. You can use any of the following formats:
   • (m:ss)
   • (mm:ss)
   • (mmm:ss)
   • (h:mm:ss)
   • (hh:mm:ss)
   • (hhh:mm:ss)
   Example：
   

You will not be able to edit the existing RSS feed, but you can always submit a new RSS feed. Here's how:

1. Log in KKBOX for Podcasters.
2. Choose the show to edit.
3. Delete the existing RSS feed.
4. Submit a new RSS feed.

Note: Data for the old show will be deleted along with the existing RSS feed. Check with your hosting platform to see if they can help with data transfer before submitting a new RSS feed.

If your new hosting service helps you to redirect your RSS feed, then the followers and channel listeners of your podcast will be kept.

You may have duplicate episodes when you change your hosting platform. To delete:

1. Log in KKBOX for Podcasters.
2. Choose the show to delete.
3. Delete the RSS feed, and save.

You should find your Podcast on KKBOX within 24 hours of submitting. We will take your podcast information from your RSS feed by the hour.

KKBOX for Podcasters should not be used to distribute music tracks, DJ mixes, or similar musical content. KKBOX reserves the right to remove podcasts that violate this policy.
Adult-orientated podcasts must check the "Explicit" box before uploading files to your hosting platform. KKBOX will mark your podcast with an 🄴 tag.

• Ensure you are working with smooth internet connection.
• If the image/audio file link is unsecured (HTTP), you can consider migrating to a different hosting platform, or write to us.
• We may be having slight system issues. Reopen the KKBOX App to solve the problem.

Write to us should the issue persist.

Update email or change the email display setting under your hosting platform . Then log in KKBOX for Podcaster and resubmit the updated RSS feed (you will need to delete the existing RSS feed), and you should receive the verification email.