Your step-by-step guide to starting a podcast with Acast

You’ve been thinking about starting a podcast for a while. Maybe you’ve even talked yourself out of it a few times. But here’s the truth: it’s easier than you think to finally press record and share your voice with the world.

With Acast, getting started takes just a few steps. Here’s how you can set up your account and get your show off the ground.

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Step 1: Go to Acast.com 

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Easy enough. Open that browser and head to our website. You can sign-up from the homepage or on any page by clicking ‘Sign up’ in the top-right corner. 

‍Step 2: Pick your plan

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Acast offers three different plans, depending on where you are in your podcasting journey.

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Starter (FREE): 

All the essential tools you need to start a podcast or switch your show to Acast. No strings attached. Key features of this plan are having 1 show, and 5 episodes. With this free feature, you can monetize with ads and get unlimited episodes when you make your show available in Acast’s advertising marketplace. This plan is great to get you kickstarted into the podcasting game, see what it’s all about.

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Influencer (14.99 USD/Month)

Best for podcasters looking to grow their audience with advanced tools, and start making money with sponsorships.

•  Some key features include being able to  host multiple shows, publish unlimited episodes, and access tools like royalty-free music.

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Ace (29.99 USD/Month)

This plan is best for professional podcasters and networks. It includes the most comprehensive features for scaling your podcast business. This plan has everything in Influencer plus team management tools, prioritized support, and access to our publishing API so you can scale your podcast business.

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‍Step 3: Click “Get Started” on your plan of choice

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Fill in your first name, last name, and email.

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Step 4: Create your password 

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Step 5: Add your payment information 

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Step 6: Start podcasting

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You’re all set. Your Acast account is set up and ready to roll. 

Starting something new is often the hardest part. But now you’ve done it, you’ve taken the first step toward sharing your stories with the world.

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Welcome to Acast.