Connection to Spotify Open Access

What is Spotify Open Access?

Spotify Open Access (SOA) allows partners with existing subscription or membership systems to publish podcast content on Spotify and restrict access to that content based on existing subscriptions.

( Source: https://creators.spotify.com/de/resources/spotify-open-access )

This means that the podcasts are published on Spotify (almost) as usual. Still, there is an additional authorization that checks whether a particular listener is authorized (has the desired subscription) to listen to the requested content. It simplifies the content distribution process for podcasters as Spotify handles this. For the subscribers of your membership system, you don't need to use a special app or web browser to consume the private podcast: this can be done directly via the Spotify app.

What are the requirements?

From the Business Pro plan and higher, there is the option to book the paid add-on "Spotify Open Access". Simply write us an e-mail.

The podcast must also be set as a protected / private podcast:

Where can I find the setting for Spotify Open Access?

🔧 1. Navigate to the "Feeds" tab:

The settings for Spotify Open Access are displayed under the "Feeds" tab. The personal "Open Access Partner ID" must first be entered here:

After entering the "Open Access Partner ID", the remaining settings for configuring the "Authorizations" and the "Test mode" (sandbox) appear.

🔧  2. Entering the "Permissions":

This is similar to entering the keywords for a podcast or episode by entering the value and clicking on the "Add" button. In the following illustration, we have created five examples of "Permissions" from which you can choose for the episodes.

⚙️ The steps for configuring the episode:

The configuration for the episode is also done under the "Feeds" tab, similar to the podcast. It is necessary to add one or more permissions to the podcast, otherwise there are no options for the episode to choose from.

To control availability for subscribers, different permissions can be selected for each episode