In order to submit your feed to Apple Podcasts and access your analytics through their Podcast Connect dashboard you'll need an Apple ID that has a payment method attached, and that has been activated to use all of Apple's applications.
Prerequisites:
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First, Sign out of any personal Apple ID that might be currently attached to the MAC or iPhone you are using to set-up your new Apple ID with.
Next, create a new Apple ID for your show using the show email you set up previously.
Once you have the Apple ID created you’ll need to add a credit card to your account. While submitting your podcast to iTunes/Apple Podcasts is free, adding a credit card will validate your account.
There are multiple methods for adding a payment method to your account, choose the one that works best for you!
Once you have a payment method attached, login to the App Store and download an app to activate your ID. It might lead you through a series of prompts to approve some terms and conditions, but once that has been accomplished you should get a notice that your Apple ID is approved to use all Apple Applications.
Once you've seen that approval - navigate over to Apple Podcast connect and login with your newly approved Apple ID!
Protip: Please make sure you create your Apple ID on a desktop computer.