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)
- Click on the Apple Icon in the top-left corner or your Mac
- Click on ‘System Preferences’
- Click on ‘Apple ID’
- Click on ‘Media & Purchases’
- Click on ‘Manage’
- Sign in using Apple ID + Password
- Go to ‘Manage’
- Click on ‘Edit Nickname’
- Enter new Nickname
- Click Submit
- Click Done
How To Leave A Rating & Review on Macs
- Open the Podcasts app in the Applications Folder or Dock
- Click on the thumbnail of a podcast to open Show Page (not the individual episode)
- Scroll below all of the episodes to the Ratings & Review section
- Click on the stars to leave a Rating only
- Click on ’Write a Review’
- Enter the Title of your review
- Enter a nickname (such as your first name)
- Click on the number of stars to leave a rating (1-5 stars)
- Type in your review for the show
- Click ’Save’ to publish your review
How To Leave A Rating & Review on iOS Devices
- Open the Apple Podcasts app
- Tap on the thumbnail of a podcast to open Show Page (not the individual episode)
- Scroll below all of the episodes to the Ratings & Review section
- Tap to Rate by clicking on a star or
- Tap on’Write a review’ to rate and review at the same time
- Tap the number of stars for a rating (1-5 stars)
- Enter the Title of your review
- Type in your review for the show
- Click ’Send’ to publish your review
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