Episodes GUID

What is a GUID?

GUID means "Globally Unique Identifier". In an RSS feed, it identifies an episode independently of its title and publication date. It is not the episode page URL.

Keep the original GUID

Keep the original GUID for the same episode when you change its title, date or audio file. Apple Podcasts needs an episode GUID that does not change.

A stable GUID helps apps identify the same episode. Apps can give different results. Duplicate entries can still occur.

Check when you change hosts

A change of hosting provider does not need a new GUID. Before you redirect the feed, compare the old and new GUIDs for existing episodes. Do not delete and create episodes again only to change metadata.

A changed GUID can cause an app to show the episode as new or as a duplicate. It can also have an effect on platform analytics. This does not automatically delete Podigee download statistics.

If you must change a GUID or find differences after an import, contact Podigee support before further changes. See the Apple feed-change instructions.