Title: RSS error
Last modified: May 5, 2022

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# RSS error

 *  Resolved [John](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dsl225/)
 * (@dsl225)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rss-error-50/)
 * Hello,
 * First time user here.
 * I’m using the short code:
    [podcastplayer feed_url=’enter_your_feed_url_here’]
 * but I’m getting this error:
    RSS Error: A feed could not be found at `https://
   www.mydomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/audio.mp3`; the status code is `200`
   and content-type is `audio/mpeg`
 * Why RSS? I just want to play an mp3 file hosted with my site.
    I’m missing something?
 * Your page [https://vedathemes.com/blog/help/podcast-player-pro/getting-started/pp-pro-shortcode-from-audio/](https://vedathemes.com/blog/help/podcast-player-pro/getting-started/pp-pro-shortcode-from-audio/)
   returns 404…
 * Thanks.

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 *  Plugin Author [Veda](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vedathemes/)
 * (@vedathemes)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rss-error-50/#post-15617992)
 * Hi [@dsl225](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dsl225/) ,
 * Thanks for trying podcast player on your website.
 * As its name suggest, the free plugin is specifically designed for podcasts having
   a valid feed URL. It’s only purpose is to easily add/play your existing podcast
   to your website (It is not for playing single mp3 audio). However, podcast player
   pro can play single audio files. The documentation is available on [https://vedathemes.com/blog/docs/podcast-player-pro/getting-started/pp-pro-shortcode-from-audio/](https://vedathemes.com/blog/docs/podcast-player-pro/getting-started/pp-pro-shortcode-from-audio/).
 * Inform me if you need any more help on the above.
 * Thanks,
 *  Thread Starter [John](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dsl225/)
 * (@dsl225)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rss-error-50/#post-15618028)
 * Thanks but don’t get it.
    What does this name suggest? For me it’s a podcast 
   player, why do I need a feed.
 * OK thanks, I give up, I just need a player.
 *  Plugin Author [Veda](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vedathemes/)
 * (@vedathemes)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rss-error-50/#post-15618057)
 * Hi there,
 * I really want to help you on that, but I am sorry that the free plugin is not
   right plugin for playing just mp3.
 * Just for the information,
    1. Every podcast needs a feed URL to be distributed
   on platforms like itunes, spotify or any other similar platform. So a feed is
   a must for a valid podcast. Refer, [https://rss.com/blog/how-to-create-an-rss-feed-for-a-podcast/](https://rss.com/blog/how-to-create-an-rss-feed-for-a-podcast/)
 * 2. If you plan to start a podcast, it is not a good idea to host mp3 files on
   your website. As your listeners grow, it will create huge load on your server.
   If your audio is a podcast, anchor.fm (or something similar) is a good free choice.
 * Inform if you need any help on that.
 * Thanks,

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