Network | Access Protection

Network access protection limits access to the network website and its feed routes. It does not show that all member podcasts, media files, or copies already shared are private.

Availability and setup

Examine whether access protection is available for the correct network in your account. Older statements such as "Business Pro or higher" do not apply to all current and existing contracts. Contact Podigee Support if the function is missing.

1. Open the correct network and its access protection settings.
2. Read the confirmation dialog before you change the setting. If you disable protection, network content can become public.
3. Use the available listener settings to give access to the correct people. Use the specified access for each person.
4. Test network access with an authorized login and without a login. Make sure that access works as necessary.

Personal feed links

Access can use login credentials or a personal link with an access token. A personal link can give access without another password entry. Keep it private, as you would a password. Do not put it in podcast directories, on public websites, or in public messages.

Not all podcast apps support all protected feeds. Test the specified access in the actual app before you give it to more listeners.

Network and individual podcast access

Also examine the original podcast websites and feed links. Network protection alone does not show that these routes are protected. Examine embedded players and direct media file links.

Disabling a listener does not remove files already downloaded. It does not show that previously shared media file links stop working. For confidential content, contact Podigee Support about the necessary protection and access removal.

Access protection does not automatically remove earlier public directory entries or search engine copies. A protected network can still have information that is publicly available.

Deactivating a listener or letting their access expire blocks further access to the protected catalogue through authenticated website and feed routes. It does not revoke media file URLs that have already been issued. The original websites and feeds of member podcasts have their own protection settings.