Frequently Asked Questions

Jacket.fm is an audio-first social platform where you can share your voice, stories, and ideas in various forms – from personal audio journals and blogs, to creative works like podfics and original music, to structured content like podcasts and language practice sessions. You can create individual audio posts, launch ongoing audio series, record live with friends, and build communities around your diverse interests. It's a space to connect with others in a real way through the power and intimacy of audio.

Jacket.fm is for everyone who wants to share their voice and audio creations! It’s for podcasters launching their next series, writers sharing their stories as podfics, musicians debuting new tracks, individuals keeping an audio journal or blog, language learners practicing pronunciation, and anyone looking to build a community around their passions. If you create or love audio, Jacket.fm provides the tools and space for you.

You can sign up for Jacket.fm through our website or by downloading our app. Currently, only the app allows for recording and uploads. The process is quick and easy, so you can start sharing your voice in no time!

Jacket.fm offers a free experience that allows you to share your audio, discover new creators, and join communities. We may offer premium features in the future, but our core services are designed to be accessible to everyone.

Jacket.fm focuses on being a versatile "audio hub" where your unique voice and diverse audio content take center stage. We emphasize community building and offer features like live recording booths suitable for collaborative podcasts or group language practice, and dedicated community channels for everything from music genres to specific fandoms. We're also committed to evolving based on user feedback, constantly adding new features to support all types of audio creators. The platform is designed to be simple, fun, and a place for authentic connection, no matter what you create.

You can record and share a wide array of audio content! This includes: • **Personal Audio:** Thoughts, audio journals, daily vlogs, reflections. • **Creative Works:** Original music, spoken word poetry, podfics (fan-read stories), audio dramas. • **Informative Content:** Podcasts, audio newsletters, educational series, language lessons. • **Practice & Collaboration:** Language practice sessions, collaborative songwriting, group discussions. You can turn these into individual posts or build engaging audio series.

Series channels house ongoing collections of your audio content. This is perfect for episodic content like podcasts, chapter-by-chapter podfics, a developing audio blog, a series of music releases, or structured language lessons. This feature helps you build a narrative, explore a topic in depth, or consistently share your creations, keeping your listeners engaged and coming back for more.

Yes! You can choose to make your audio posts public for everyone to hear, or private for just yourself or a select group of close friends.

Live booths allow you to record audio live with others – up to nine speakers can join! This is fantastic for: • Co-hosting podcasts or interviews. • Collaborative music jam sessions. • Group language practice conversations. • Live readings of podfics or scripts with multiple voice actors. • Interactive Q&A sessions. You can even have a live audience tune in and interact.

You can create or join community channels based on any interest! Imagine channels dedicated to: • Specific podcast genres or shows. • Fandoms for podfics. • Music genres or local music scenes. • Language exchange groups. • Support groups for audio diarists. • Feedback groups for aspiring musicians or podcasters. These channels are spaces to chat, share ideas, connect with people who have similar interests, and showcase your own audio within that community.

This feature is perfect for recording your thoughts, audio blogs, personal journals, or even drafting ideas for your music or stories. Jacket.fm offers AI tools that can create summaries of your recorded content, helping you to reflect on your entries, track your personal growth, or quickly get the gist of longer audio notes.

Absolutely! We love hearing from our users, and that includes your ideas for the platform. We're always adding cool new stuff – tell us what you want to see by sending an email to [email protected].

You can explore trending audio, search for specific creators or topics (like 'sci-fi podfics', 'indie music', or 'Spanish language practice'), and discover new voices and series. Dive into community channels to find groups centered around specific types of audio content or interests, and connect with people who share your vibe.

Share your authentic voice and diverse audio content regularly! Whether it's daily audio journal entries, weekly podcast episodes, new music tracks, or chapters of a podfic, consistency helps. Start or actively participate in community channels related to your content type or passions. Interact with other users by listening to, commenting on, and sharing their audio. The more you engage and share your unique creations, the more likely you are to connect with an audience that appreciates your work.

We are committed to fostering a positive and respectful environment on Jacket.fm. We will have community guidelines and moderation tools in place to help ensure a safe experience for all users. We encourage users to report any content or behavior that violates these guidelines.

Jacket.fm aims to be accessible. You will be able to access Jacket.fm through our website, and the mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices.

Once you've signed up, you'll have a profile tab in the app where you can manage your profile information, notification preferences, privacy settings, and other account-related details.

If you encounter any issues or have questions that aren't answered here, please reach out to [email protected].