# The Podcast Host Help Center

> Help center for Alitu

## Getting Started

- [Alitu Overview](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572679-alitu-overview.md): Brief overview of how Alitu can help you record, edit, publish and host your podcast.
- [What Parts of Podcasting Does Alitu Automate?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615354-what-parts-of-podcasting-does-alitu-automate.md): Learn how Alitu automates the podcasting workflow for you
- [Creating an Alitu Podcast Workflow](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/8486156-creating-an-alitu-podcast-workflow.md): This is a quick start guide on how a podcast can be created in Alitu.
- [How to Add a New Episode in Alitu](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572681-how-to-add-a-new-episode-in-alitu.md): Here's how to get started and create new episodes in Alitu.
- [Understanding the My Episodes page](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6744131-understanding-the-my-episodes-page.md): The "My Episodes" page is where you add new episodes, as well as view and manage all the episodes you’ve already created.
- [How to use the Clip Genie](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612492-how-to-use-the-clip-genie.md): Clip Genie allows you to add background music to an audio clip. This is the simplest way to create voiceover clips to use in your episodes.
- [Using the File Library](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615135-using-the-file-library.md): A guide to the tools inside the "My Library" page. Upload and search files, create and manage files and folders, add free music, and record directly into your library.
- [Show Settings](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6046959-show-settings.md): This explains the settings in the Alitu dashboard including controlling the waveform appearance, audio cleanup and transcription.
- [Getting Help & Support](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/8202658-getting-help-support.md): This article outlines how to get free help/support using Alitu and starting your podcast.
- [Frequently Asked Questions \(FAQ's\)](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/8489049-frequently-asked-questions-faq-s.md): This articles will answer some of those most asked questions when you are first getting started with podcasting and Alitu
- [Does Alitu Have an Affiliate Program?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5620768-does-alitu-have-an-affiliate-program.md): Know more about our Alitu affiliate program - cost, payouts, etc.
- [Refer & Earn](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/12799657-refer-earn.md): Explains how to share your referral link and earn rewards

## Create an Episode

- [Entering Episode Details](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572683-entering-episode-details.md): This article helps you fill in the information required to publish your episode
- [How to Upload & Merge Recordings](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572684-how-to-upload-merge-recordings.md): Learn how to upload your raw recordings to Alitu and merge separate tracks into one audio file easily and quickly.
- [Using the Episode Builder](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572686-using-the-episode-builder.md): Create your episodes in the episode builder
- [Managing your Intro & Outro Music](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612544-managing-your-intro-outro-music.md): Learn how to set default intro and outro music, how you can cut the length and how to change it.
- [How to Add Fade Between Clips \(Transition & Overlap\)](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612567-how-to-add-fade-between-clips-transition-overlap.md): Alitu lets you fade music in and out of voice and music clips, creating smooth transitions between podcast segments
- [How Do I Delete an Episode?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612278-how-do-i-delete-an-episode.md): This article helps you delete an episode from your Alitu dashboard.
- [How to Export/Publish Your Episode](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572688-how-to-export-publish-your-episode.md): Details of the next steps of publishing your episode, either by manually downloading or linking to Alitu hosting or a third party.

## Editing

- [Quick Start Editing Guide](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9128252-quick-start-editing-guide.md): A summary of the editing features available inside Alitu: text based editing, removal of uhms and ahhs, audio clips and waveform editing
- [Video Editing in Alitu](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/14348575-video-editing-in-alitu.md): How to add video to your episode, preview it in Episode Builder, and generate the finished video from the publish page.
- [Editing using the Waveform](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/7155926-editing-using-the-waveform.md): How to edit using the waveform and also explains other features of the editor like , split a file, auto zoom, remove ahs & ums & preview
- [Text-based Editing](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/8333045-text-based-editing.md): You can edit your audio using a transcript in Alitu, also known as text-based editing. This article shows you how to edit with text.
- [How to Split a Recording](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612630-how-to-split-a-recording.md): This is handy if you want to split a recording and add promos or music in between the sections.
- [What is the Waveform Setting & How Does it Affect Editing?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612265-what-is-the-waveform-setting-how-does-it-affect-editing.md): The waveform setting lets you change how the audio wave appears in the podcast editor.
- [How to add Background Music to a recording](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/10632928-how-to-add-background-music-to-a-recording.md): Use the editor to add background music to your audio.

## Recording \(Your Recording Studio\)

- [Recording frequently asked questions \(FAQ's\)](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612205-recording-frequently-asked-questions-faq-s.md): Here are some frequently-asked questions about recording in Alitu
- [Recording by Yourself](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5572685-recording-by-yourself.md): This article describes how and where you can record your solo audio within Alitu. Also gives guidance on allowing mic browser permissions.
- [How to record in the Recording Studio](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5612053-how-to-record-in-the-recording-studio.md): Learn how to record your audio and video solo or invite your guests and co-hosts to join your recording session
- [Best Practices for Using the Recording Studio](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615503-best-practices-for-using-the-recording-studio.md): Hints and tips on using the Recording Studio for remote recording of audio with guests and co-hosts.
- [Optimizing Your Recording Environment](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615569-optimizing-your-recording-environment.md): Tips for optimizing your recording environment for the best sound possible.
- [How to record in person interviews using the Alitu Studio](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6732128-how-to-record-in-person-interviews-using-the-alitu-studio.md): How to record in-person interviews with Alitu using an Audio Interface or Digital Voice Recorder.
- [Video Recording](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/10752650-video-recording.md): You can now record and download the video file of your time in the recording studio.

## Publishing

- [How Does Alitu Help With Publishing?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615365-how-does-alitu-help-with-publishing.md): This article helps you decide which podcast host to use so your audience can listen to your show.
- [Managing your Hosting](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6046951-managing-your-hosting.md): This article will help you select and set up your podcast hosting whether with Alitu or a 3rd-party host.
- [Transcription Overview](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615397-transcription-overview.md): This article shows how to generate and download a transcript, and track your transcription hours along with the languages we offer.
- [Does my Alitu subscription include unlimited recording and uploads?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5620840-does-my-alitu-subscription-include-unlimited-recording-and-uploads.md): Learn more about the unlimited features of Alitu along with the Fair Use Policy
- [How to Add Chapters to your Episodes](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/11727660-how-to-add-chapters-to-your-episodes.md): Learn how to add chapters \(timestamps\) to your episodes so listeners can easily navigate to specific sections.
- [How to Create Social Clips](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/16100025-how-to-create-social-clips.md): Create short audio or video clips from an exported episode to promote it on social media.
- [Alitu Hosting FAQs](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6230905-alitu-hosting-faqs.md): This article answers frequently-asked questions about Alitu hosting.
- [What Hosting Tier Do I Need?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6627863-what-hosting-tier-do-i-need.md): Alitu Hosting Tiers
- [Alitu hosting overview](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6046916-alitu-hosting-overview.md): This video provides an overview of hosting your podcast here at Alitu.
- [How to set up Alitu hosting for your show](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6640857-how-to-set-up-alitu-hosting-for-your-show.md): A guide to setting up your show with Alitu hosting, including podcast artwork, your show description, and details
- [Moving your podcast hosting to Alitu](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6637345-moving-your-podcast-hosting-to-alitu.md): How to migrate your podcast from its current host to Alitu, including importing your feed and setting up the 301 redirect.
- [What to do if you have trouble importing your podcast](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6637320-what-to-do-if-you-have-trouble-importing-your-podcast.md): This article helps you troubleshoot any errors you find while trying to import your RSS feed from your previous podcast host.
- [Setting up a 301 Redirect](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6046986-setting-up-a-301-redirect.md): This article provides instructions for creating a change-of-address for your podcast when you move your podcast hosting to Alitu.
- [Setting up your podcast website](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6624832-setting-up-your-podcast-website.md): How to set up a free podcast website for Alitu hosted shows
- [Embed Alitu podcast player on your website](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6534018-embed-alitu-podcast-player-on-your-website.md): How to embed a podcast player for a specific episode on any website you own that accepts HTML code.
- [Managing Your Podcast Cover Art](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6715973-managing-your-podcast-cover-art.md): This article covers managing your podcast cover art \(logo/artwork\). You can even create and edit your artwork directly in Alitu using Adobe.
- [How to cancel Alitu hosting](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6046993-how-to-cancel-alitu-hosting.md): This article shows you how to migrate your Alitu hosting to another provider.
- [Transcription and your RSS Feed](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9767905-transcription-and-your-rss-feed.md): Learn how to send your transcript via your RSS feed to your chosen directories
- [How do I publish my episode to Transistor?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5609164-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-transistor.md)
- [How do I publish my episode to Alitu hosting?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6291518-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-alitu-hosting.md): Learn how to publish, schedule and unpublish episodes to your Alitu Hosting
- [How do I publish my episode to Captivate?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573898-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-captivate.md): Easily publish your episodes to Captivate with these simple steps
- [How do I publish my episode to Castos?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5576671-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-castos.md): Instructions for publishing your episodes to your Castos account from Alitu.
- [How do I publish my episode to Libsyn?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5576779-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-libsyn.md): Instructions for publishing your episodes to your Libsyn account from Alitu.
- [How do I publish my episode to Buzzsprout?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573833-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-buzzsprout.md): Sending your episodes to Buzzsprout
- [How do I publish my episode to Spreaker?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5608844-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-spreaker.md): Learn how to easily publish your episode to Spreaker right inside Alitu
- [How do I publish my episode to Podbean?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5608807-how-do-i-publish-my-episode-to-podbean.md)
- [What's an RSS Feed and Where Can I Find Mine?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/8653741-what-s-an-rss-feed-and-where-can-i-find-mine.md): This article explains what an RSS feed is, what it does for your podcast and where you can find your RSS feed in Alitu.
- [How do I submit my show to Spotify?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6645923-how-do-i-submit-my-show-to-spotify.md): A full guide for submitting your show to Spotify and getting access to Spotify Analytics.
- [How do I submit my show to Pandora, iHeartRadio & Deezer?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6046989-how-do-i-submit-my-show-to-pandora-iheartradio-deezer.md): A quick guide in distributing your show to appear on Pandora, iHeartRadio, and Deezer
- [How do I manually update my RSS feed in Apple Podcasts and Spotify?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6237320-how-do-i-manually-update-my-rss-feed-in-apple-podcasts-and-spotify.md)
- [How do I submit my podcast to YouTube?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9220183-how-do-i-submit-my-podcast-to-youtube.md)
- [How do I submit my podcast to Amazon Music & Audible?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/10521755-how-do-i-submit-my-podcast-to-amazon-music-audible.md): Steps to submit your show to Amazon Music
- [How to Submit Your Show to Apple Podcasts](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/10575720-how-to-submit-your-show-to-apple-podcasts.md): This guide shows you how to get your show distributed on Apple Podcasts with Alitu's one-click submission OR via manual submission.
- [Podcast Statistics Overview](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6624830-podcast-statistics-overview.md): Explains where you can view your statistics and what statistical information is available to you to measure/realise growth
- [Guide to Alitu's Podcast Download Statistics](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6627793-guide-to-alitu-s-podcast-download-statistics.md): Here's how Alitu's statistics work and how we determine a "download"

## Managing Your Account

- [How do I pause or cancel my Alitu subscription?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573797-how-do-i-pause-or-cancel-my-alitu-subscription.md): In this article we'll show you how to pause or cancel your subscription. You can control your subscription right in your dashboard.
- [How do I reactivate my subscription?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6237323-how-do-i-reactivate-my-subscription.md): This is a guide on how to reactivate your Alitu subscription and renew Alitu hosting.
- [How do I update my billing info](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573733-how-do-i-update-my-billing-info.md): How to update your payment information if it expires or you want to use a different payment method
- [How do I reset my password?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573714-how-do-i-reset-my-password.md): Steps to reset your password
- [How do I find my Alitu invoices?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573759-how-do-i-find-my-alitu-invoices.md): How to find and download your Alitu invoices
- [Free Trial and Subscription plans](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5573696-free-trial-and-subscription-plans.md): A guide on our free trial, subscription plans, and the currencies we support.
- [Multiple Shows / Podcasts](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9621187-multiple-shows-podcasts.md): Describes how to add and manage multiple shows / podcasts and how that affects all aspects of your Alitu account.
- [How to Move Shows/Podcasts to Another Alitu Account](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9708184-how-to-move-shows-podcasts-to-another-alitu-account.md): If you have multiple Alitu accounts to manage multiple shows/podcasts, this explains how to consolidate your shows into one account.

## Troubleshooting

- [How to Fix Poor Internet Connection when using Alitu](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615558-how-to-fix-poor-internet-connection-when-using-alitu.md): Article give some tips and advice to follow to try strengthen your internet connection when recording.
- [How to clear your browser cookies](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6022486-how-to-clear-your-browser-cookies.md)
- [How do I Test My Microphone](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5620819-how-do-i-test-my-microphone.md)
- [How to clear cache in Chrome](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5620805-how-to-clear-cache-in-chrome.md): Clearing your Chrome browser cache and cookies can help solve technical issues like episodes not loading, error message etc.
- [Trouble publishing to your host? Try this.](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5611896-trouble-publishing-to-your-host-try-this.md): Help if you are getting an error trying to send an episode to your host
- [Microphone & Camera Attached but Alitu Doesn't See It](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/5615564-microphone-camera-attached-but-alitu-doesn-t-see-it.md): Help if you are having trouble granting microphone and camera permissions to record.
- [Voice is robotic or high-pitched?](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/6207910-voice-is-robotic-or-high-pitched.md): This article might help when you're experiencing robotic sound with your recording

## Video Tutorials

- [Creating an Episode: The Video Guide](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9188795-creating-an-episode-the-video-guide.md): How to create your podcast episode, use the episode builder, set your transitions, fades, intros and outros
- [Editing in Alitu: The Video Guide](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9133858-editing-in-alitu-the-video-guide.md)
- [Using the Recording Studio: A Video Guide](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9215250-using-the-recording-studio-a-video-guide.md): Record audio solo or with guests/co-host remotely. How to grant browser permissions, copy your studio link and tour the studio features
- [Hosting Debunked - Live Session](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/9557957-hosting-debunked-live-session.md): Playback of a live session hosted by the Alitu Support Team on what hosting is and how it works in Alitu.
- [Replay: Editing Deep Dive live Session](https://help.alitu.com/en/articles/10840935-replay-editing-deep-dive-live-session.md): Watch the replay of our deep dive session on Editing which took place 19th March 2025 with our customer success team.