Each streaming server reports "now playing" information in a different way. Use the table below to choose the right Server Type and fill in the stream form correctly.
| Server Type | Server URL | Port | Stream Path / Mount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOUTcast v2 | Your host, e.g. s1.example.com |
The server port, e.g. 8000 |
/stream (default) |
The most common choice. If the public statistics page is turned off, add the Admin Password so stats can still be read. |
| SHOUTcast v1 | Your host | Server port | Leave as default | For older SHOUTcast 1.9.x servers. |
| Icecast | Your host | Server port | Your mount point, e.g. /live |
The mount point must match exactly. If it doesn't, the first active mount on the server is used. |
| AzuraCast | Your AzuraCast address | Usually 80 or 443 |
Your station's mount, e.g. /radio.mp3 |
AzuraCast also reports song length, so players can show a progress bar. Connect the station in API Integrations for live DJ and schedule data. |
| CentovaCast | Your stream host (not the CentovaCast panel) | Stream port | Leave as default | Stats are read in the same way as SHOUTcast v2. |
Where to find these details
- Hosting control panel: most providers (CentovaCast, AzuraCast, MediaCP, SonicPanel) show "Server", "Port" and "Mount" on the station overview page.
- Your listen link: a link like
http://s1.example.com:8000/streambreaks down as Server URLs1.example.com, Port8000and Path/stream. - Encoder settings: the host and port you broadcast to with BUTT, SAM Broadcaster, RadioDJ, Mixxx and similar tools are usually the same ones listeners connect to.
Firewalls: our servers need to reach your stream server's port from the internet. If your server only accepts connections from certain IPs, ask your host to allow public access to the statistics page.
