Apple Podcasts: How To Edit Nickname for Ratings & Reviews

Description:
This tutorial will show you how to edit your Apple Nickname that is displayed when you leave a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts, the Apple App & Music Store, and anywhere you leave a review when signed in with your Apple ID.

What are Apple Podcast Ratings & Reviews?
They are helpful to podcasters as it shows your support and appreciation and it also helps potential subscribers/followers decide if they want to listen to a show as the reviews can provide insights into the show that may make someone click Play to give the show a listen.

Mac Users: To edit your Apple Nickname you must do so on your Mac desktop or laptop
Windows Users: To edit your Apple Nickname, open iTunes on your PC and go to Account Settings

Chapters:
00:07 What is an Apple Podcast Review Nickname?
00:14 Can you edit your nickname on mobile? (hint: no)
00:23 What about Windows users? (iTunes App)
00:30 How to edit your Apple Podcast Review Nickname
00:53 Account Information Page (Edit Nickname)
01:15 How to leave a Rating & Review (Desktop)
01: 46 How to leave a Rating & Review (iOS Device)

Software Used:
Mac OS Monterey (Podcasts App)
Windows Desktop (iTunes App)

How To Edit Apple Nickname Used for Podcast Reviews (on a Mac)

  1. Click on the Apple Icon in the top-left corner or your Mac
  2. Click on ‘System Preferences’
  3. Click on ‘Apple ID’
  4. Click on ‘Media & Purchases’
  5. Click on ‘Manage’
  6. Sign in using Apple ID + Password
  7. Go to ‘Manage’
  8. Click on ‘Edit Nickname’
  9. Enter new Nickname
  10. Click Submit
  11. Click Done

How To Leave A Rating & Review on Macs

  1. Open the Podcasts app in the Applications Folder or Dock
  2. Click on the thumbnail of a podcast to open Show Page (not the individual episode)
  3. Scroll below all of the episodes to the Ratings & Review section
  4. Click on the stars to leave a Rating only
  5. Click on ’Write a Review’
  6. Enter the Title of your review
  7. Enter a nickname (such as your first name)
  8. Click on the number of stars to leave a rating (1-5 stars)
  9. Type in your review for the show
  10. Click ’Save’ to publish your review

How To Leave A Rating & Review on iOS Devices

  1. Open the Apple Podcasts app
  2. Tap on the thumbnail of a podcast to open Show Page (not the individual episode)
  3. Scroll below all of the episodes to the Ratings & Review section
  4. Tap to Rate by clicking on a star or
  5. Tap on’Write a review’ to rate and review at the same time
  6. Tap the number of stars for a rating (1-5 stars)
  7. Enter the Title of your review
  8. Type in your review for the show
  9. Click ’Send’ to publish your review