Streaming Setup

Your source for radio streaming

Connect any Icecast-compatible encoder and go live in minutes. OpenRadio handles the infrastructure — you focus on the broadcast.

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Go live in 4 steps

01

Create a Station

Sign up and create your station in the dashboard. A unique mount path and source credentials are generated instantly.

02

Configure Your Encoder

Open RadioBOSS, BUTT, Mixxx, OBS, or Liquidsoap. Enter the host, port, mount, username, and password from your station's Credentials tab.

03

Start Broadcasting

Click connect in your encoder. Your stream goes live on Icecast immediately. Confirm audio on your public station page.

04

Publish & Share

Set your station status to ACTIVE in the dashboard. Your station appears on the Explore page and is shareable via its public URL.

Supported Encoders

Any Icecast2-compatible software works. Here are the most popular choices.

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RadioBOSS

Windows

Professional broadcasting software with scheduling, automation, and cart wall.

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BUTT

Cross-platform

Broadcast Using This Tool — simple, reliable Icecast/SHOUTcast streaming.

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Mixxx

Cross-platform

Free DJ software with live broadcasting and BPM detection.

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OBS Studio

Cross-platform

Open source streaming software. Use the custom Icecast output.

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Liquidsoap

Linux/Docker

Scriptable radio automation — powers the built-in AutoDJ.

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ices2

Linux

Lightweight command-line Icecast source client.

Stream Specifications

ProtocolIcecast 2 (HTTP PUT or legacy SOURCE)
Recommended bitrate128 kbps (Starter) · 192 kbps (Prime) · 320 kbps (Premier)
FormatsMP3, AAC, OGG Vorbis
Sample rate44,100 Hz stereo recommended
MetadataICY StreamTitle injected by encoder

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