---
title: "Import podcast from RSS feed URL"
method: POST
path: "/podcast/import-rss"
tags: ["Podcast"]
---

# Import podcast from RSS feed URL

`POST /podcast/import-rss`

Imports an entire podcast show and its episodes from an existing RSS feed URL.
This is perfect for migrating podcasts from other platforms (Buzzsprout, Anchor, Podbean, etc.) to AutoContent API.

**Features:**
- Preserves ALL RSS metadata (language, copyright, categories, season/episode numbers, etc.)
- Smart duplicate detection using GUIDs
- Automatically imports and stores podcast artwork
- Updates existing podcasts if they already exist
- Generates new RSS feed URL that maintains all original metadata

**Migration Workflow:**
1. Import your existing podcast from any platform using this endpoint
2. All metadata is preserved (language, categories, episode numbers, etc.)
3. Get a new RSS URL that you can submit to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.
4. Your podcast continues seamlessly with all historical data intact

## Request body

- object
  - `rssUrl` string, uri, required — The RSS feed URL to import from (must end with .rss or contain 'rss' or 'feed')
  - `email` string, email — Optional owner email override when the source RSS feed does not include itunes:owner email.

## Response `200`

Podcast imported successfully

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `podcastId` string — The ID of the imported/updated podcast show
  - `rssUrl` string — Your new RSS feed URL for distribution to podcast platforms

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - Invalid or missing RSS URL
- `401` — Unauthorized - valid API token required
- `500` — Internal server error during import

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