User Guide

Welcome to ProxyFeed. This guide will help you publish your podcast on your own domain with a stable RSS feed.

Glossary:

• Proxy feed: A stable, managed version of your original RSS feed.
• System domain: A permanent URL provided by ProxyFeed: https://proxyfeed.link/
• Custom subdomain: Your own subdomain (e.g., rss.yourdomain.com) for your feed.
• DNS: Domain Name System, which translates domain names to IP addresses.
• CNAME Record: A DNS record that maps a subdomain to another domain.
• SSL Certificate: A digital certificate that secures your feed with HTTPS.
• Podcasting 2.0 Tags: Enhanced metadata for podcasts, allowing new features and better compatibility.

Getting Started

Step 1: Enter Your RSS Feed

1. Go to ProxyFeed.io
2. Paste your RSS feed URL into the input field
3. Click "Check feed" to validate it
4. If the feed is valid, you'll proceed to account creation

Step 2: Create your account

1. Enter your email and choose a password
2. You can confirm your email later, after finishing setup

Step 3: Verify Ownership of Your Feed

1. On the next page after signing up, you’ll receive a special code.
2. Insert the code into the <description> field of the latest entry in your RSS feed.
3. ProxyFeed will detect the code and confirm ownership.

If you're unable to modify your feed, contact support — we’re working on alternate verification methods.

Choose domain for your proxy feed

Option 1: Use a system domain

Your feed will be available at a permanent address like: https://proxyfeed.link/abc123. At system domain abc123 is your feeds ID. This ID is permanent and does not change.

Option 2: Use your own custom subdomain

1. Choose a subdomain (e.g., rss.yourdomain.com or feed.yourdomain.com)
2. In your domain registrar’s DNS settings, create a CNAME record:
   • Name: rss or feed or any subdomain
   • Type: CNAME
   • Value: cname.proxyfeed.io
3. Save and wait for DNS propagation (5–15 minutes)
4. ProxyFeed will detect the subdomain and issue an SSL certificate

After verification, your feed will be available at: https://rss.yourdomain.com/def456, where def456 is your feed’s slug. In the future, you’ll be able to change this slug.

Note: your feed will only be accessible from one domain at a time — system or custom.

Using Your New Feed

• Submit your ProxyFeed URL to podcast platforms like PodcastIndex, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.
• Stop sharing your original feed.
• Make the original feed private if possible.
• Update players and embedded links with your new feed.

Your New Feed URL

• System: https://proxyfeed.link/abc123
• Custom: https://rss.yourdomain.com/def456

Only one of these will be active — whichever is currently configured.

FAQ

What is a Proxy Feed?

A proxy feed is a modern, stable version of your original RSS feed that ProxyFeed manages and delivers.

• Permanent feed URL
• Optimized for speed and uptime
• Supports Podcasting 2.0 tags
• Continues working even if your original feed changes
• Works with your custom subdomain

What if my feed link breaks?

1. Check feed status in the dashboard
2. Ensure the original feed is still online
3. If needed, contact ProxyFeed support

How many Podcasting 2.0 tags does ProxyFeed support?

Right now, we support the <podcast:funding> tag — and we’re constantly adding more. Even if your host doesn’t support them, your feed can.

We currently focus on the Podcast Standards Project feature list when deciding which Podcasting 2.0 tags to implement next.

Note: Podcasting 2.0 tags are currently added only to podcast feeds.

Can I switch between system domain and custom subdomain?

Yes, you can switch from the system domain (proxyfeed.link/abc123) to your custom subdomain (rss.yourdomain.com/def456) and back if needed.

However, only one domain can be active at a time. When you switch, the previous link stops working. The previous link STOPS working. If your feed has already been submitted to directories like Apple or Spotify, switching domains will break those links unless you update them manually.

We recommend choosing your final domain before submitting your feed to platforms. If you're testing, the system domain is fine — but try to use your custom subdomain when you're ready to go public.

Can I connect multiple domains to one feed?

No. Only one domain (system or custom) can be active per feed.

Do I need to keep my original feed online?

Yes. ProxyFeed pulls updates from your original feed. If your original feed goes offline, your proxy feed will stop updating.

What happens if I change my hosting provider?

If your original RSS feed URL changes, you can update it in the dashboard. Your proxy feed address stays the same — so your audience and directories won’t be affected.

Should I enable a 301 Redirect from my original feed to the proxy feed?

No. Do not enable a 301 redirect from your original RSS feed to your proxy feed.

ProxyFeed fetches your content from the original feed. If you set up a redirect, we will no longer be able to access your episodes, and your proxy feed will stop updating.

If your hosting platform forces a redirect or offers no way to keep the original feed accessible, consider contacting their support or migrating to a platform that allows parallel access.

Does ProxyFeed cache media files?

Not yet. Currently, ProxyFeed serves your media files directly from your original host, which means download speed and uptime depend on your hosting provider.

Advanced caching — including optional mirror hosting and faster delivery through global infrastructure — is planned as a future feature. This will help protect your feed against downtime, speed up delivery, and reduce bandwidth usage on your original host.

Once caching is available, you’ll be able to enable or disable it per feed.

Last updated: June 7, 2025