How to forward your iVoox podcast feed - 301 Redirect

301 redirect from iVoox

After importing your iVoox RSS feed into Transistor, you’ll then need to redirect your old iVoox feed so that it points to your new Transistor feed.

Important: If you haven't imported your show yet, you should follow our Import Guide first.

Export your Analytics

It’s a good idea to export your analytics from iVoox at this point. Analytics do not transfer between hosts so it’s good to take a copy now for your own records.

How to redirect your feed from iVoox to Transistor?

In your Transistor account, go to the Overview tab and copy your new RSS feed. You'll need this as part of the redirect process.

Here are the steps to redirect your iVoox feed to Transistor:

Login to your iVoox account
Select Content
Click on Edit Show for the podcast you want to redirect
Scroll down to the RSS Feed Settings section
Click the Change Feed button
Paste your Transistor RSS feed into the Redirect URL field
Click the Request Change button
You should receive an email from iVoox when your redirection is complete

What if I no longer have my iVoox account?

If you no longer have an account with iVoox you can still contact their support directly and ask if they can enable a 301 redirect for you.

iVoox Support Email: info@ivoox.com

You can use the following email template and add in your own podcast feed details:

I have moved my podcast to Transistor.fm. Please redirect my podcast called (insert podcast name) using (insert old iVoox RSS feed) to my new host Transistor (insert new Transistor RSS feed). Please let me know once the redirect is active.

iVoox Support Details

iVoox Support email: info@ivoox.com
iVoox Support docs: https://ivooxpodcasters.zendesk.com/hc/es-es

What does a 301 redirect do?

A 301 redirect for your podcast RSS feed is very useful when you move to a new podcast host. It ensures that any subscriber or podcast platform still using your iVoox feed won’t be faced with a broken link. Enabling a redirect means that your existing subscribers will stay subscribed and podcast directories can continue to pick up your new episodes.

A redirect is like leaving a forwarding address. It lets anyone using your old feed know where you have moved to.

How long does a 301 redirect last?

Most podcast platforms provide a permanent redirect for free, even after you have closed your account with them.

How long does it take to enable a 301 redirect?

Your redirect should be active once you receive your iVoox redirect confirmation email. Podcast directories will then be able to pick up your new episodes from Transistor the next time they check your feed. That’s usually within 24 hours of your redirect being active.

How to test if a 301 redirect is working?

If you visit your iVoox feed link in a browser, it should automatically redirect to your Transistor RSS feed.

What happens if I don’t forward my old feed from iVoox?

If you choose not to redirect your podcast, you may need to complete a few extra steps.

Without a redirect existing subscribers won’t know where you have moved to. They will need to manually re-subscribe to your new Transistor podcast feed. So be prepared to share your new feed out manually to regain your subscribers back.

Without a redirect podcast directories like Apple and Spotify will still be using your old iVoox feed. To fix that without a redirect you’ll need to manually go to those platforms and update the feed they are using for your podcast.

Here’s how update your RSS feed on Spotify:
https://support.transistor.fm/en/article/how-can-i-change-my-rss-feed-on-spotify-1ttzvm4/

Here’s how to update your RSS feed on Apple Podcasts:
https://support.transistor.fm/en/article/how-can-i-update-my-rss-feed-on-apple-podcasts-1sql0ga

Updated on: 30/11/2022