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Manage your podcast subscriptions and library on iPhone

In the Podcasts app , you can add or remove subscriptions and episodes in your library.

Manage your subscriptions

Tap Library, then tap Shows.
Tap a show to see its information page, tap , then do any of the following:
- Set options for notifications, downloading episodes, and more: Tap Settings.
- Stop downloading new episodes: Tap Unsubscribe.
- Remove all the episodes: Tap Delete from Library.

Manage episodes and downloads

Add an episode to your library: For podcasts that you haven’t subscribed to, tap next to an episode. To download the episode so you can play it when you’re offline, tap .
Delete an episode: Tap Library, tap Episodes, swipe left on the episode, then tap Delete.
Remove a download: Tap Library, tap Downloaded Episodes, swipe left on the episode, then tap Remove.

Change your Podcasts settings

Go to Settings > Podcasts. You can change settings such as the following:

Limit downloads to Wi-Fi connections: To prevent downloads from using cellular data, turn on Only Download on Wi-Fi.
Keep your subscriptions up to date on all your devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID: Turn on Sync Podcasts.
Change the download settings for all your subscriptions: Change the settings below Episode Downloads.

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