Login loop bug on Podcast Connect

This issue has not been fixed. I am experiencing the same issue. I login to iTunes connect, click on Podcasts Connect, it redirects me to login, over and over again. Can we please have this issue re-opened and looked into?

I have been sending and receiving messages with Apple Support team for almost 4 weeks now.

I even had to recorded the screen and send them a page source information. It was so bothering, but didn't have any choice.

My podcast had been uploaded by one of my friends who lives in abroad, but really hope it works out soon.

I had to do the same thing others have reported to get out of the login loop.

1. Download the desktop version of iTunes

2. Sign in with the Apple ID you are using to try to sign into podcast connect

3. Accept the terms and conditions and enter a credit card.

4. Go back to podcast connect and try to sign in again

I am experiencing this issue. I signed up today in order to register a new podcast. I thought perhaps the redirect was happening because of my newly issued login, but perhaps not. I cleared my cache just to be sure no old info was hindering the login process, but to no avail.

Windows 10

Browser: Version 68.0.3440.106 (Official Build) (64-bit)

I have this issue too. I have been trying to log into Podcast connect for 2 weeks, but nothing.

Haven't you fixed it somehow? Since your message has passed more than a month, maybe something has changed.

Hi there

It was a long process. I ended up having to login with my Apple ID on an Apple device to complete the registration as I was using a PC. Then the credit card wouldn't go through so I had to call Apple and they completed the credit card so that I then got access to podcast connect at last! As feedback it would be super helpful to have the process written down somewhere completely for those who try using PCs.

cheers

А similar problem.

And it happens again and again. I can't enter the Podcast connect for a month. I try another browser and device, but nothing happens. An error 403 (no access) appears in the console, then 500 (server error), and redirects to itunes connect.

THANK GOD, this worked. But seriously, that loop was infuriating, and Apple should really notify people on what they need to do before submitting a podcast... Like a simple "you're not ready yet, so try these steps" would be SO MUCH BETTER than a failed auth loop.

Also, I noticed that in the URL there's a "auth=failed" tag, so if you remove that, then that can get you the correct page (after you've taken all the above steps with authorizing your computer for that account, clearing cookies, etc).

Have you agreed to terms of service in iTunes and authorized the computer / device you’re on?

Set up Payment information?

If yes, does your first or last name in your Apple ID gave non-Roman character? Special character? If so, try editing your Apple ID to not have any special characters.

I am having this same problem. It's been occurring for the last five days (December 12 - December 17). I tried everything mentioned by the user above. I also had friends try to log me in from their apple computers.

This issue has most definitely not been resolved as I am still having the same issue, and I have been trying to log in using several different browsers, on two different laptops. This starting become a real pain.

Its fixed. I’ve tested with 10 different Apple IDs. No issues. The issue is either with your Apple ID, you have not updated and agreed to the terms of media use in iTunes, or not authorized the Apple ID on your device in iTunes.

Many of the people having the issue are on Windows and don’t even have iTunes installed. Signing in to Podcasts Connect is not broken. It’s the Apple ID, or something not being done before signing in.

Hi, I'm a new user and experiencing the same issue. I'm using Windows 7 to access / manage my account. I have verified my account and agreed to the Terms of Use in my iTunes Desktop App. Is there some other way to Login to Podcast Connect? Also, Is it required to own a mobile device to launch your own PodCasts?

This happened to me, and it was a pretty easy fix.

When this happened, I had just created a NEW apple id. I had not verified the account or updated any information. After I logged out my personal account from the iTunes desktop app, logged in with the new business account I created, and finished creating the account/filling in the personal info, I went back and tried again. The podcast verification worked immediately and without any issues.

Hopefully that works for most of you. Good luck.

Downloading and installing iTunes onto my PC fixed the problem for me. During that process, you are asked to link your Apple ID to your newly created iTunes account. I can only guess why Apple and iTunes are separate entities, maybe for anti-trust reasons. But once those two log ins were connected together, I stopped having that loop login issue.

BTW, Apple tech support were no help. They "aren't able to duplicate the problem," which I believe is Corporate Speak for "We want everyone to have a copy of iTunes on their computer".