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.
Go live in 4 steps
Create a Station
Sign up and create your station in the dashboard. A unique mount path and source credentials are generated instantly.
Configure Your Encoder
Open RadioBOSS, BUTT, Mixxx, OBS, or Liquidsoap. Enter the host, port, mount, username, and password from your station's Credentials tab.
Start Broadcasting
Click connect in your encoder. Your stream goes live on Icecast immediately. Confirm audio on your public station page.
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.
RadioBOSS
Windows
Professional broadcasting software with scheduling, automation, and cart wall.
BUTT
Cross-platform
Broadcast Using This Tool — simple, reliable Icecast/SHOUTcast streaming.
Mixxx
Cross-platform
Free DJ software with live broadcasting and BPM detection.
OBS Studio
Cross-platform
Open source streaming software. Use the custom Icecast output.
Liquidsoap
Linux/Docker
Scriptable radio automation — powers the built-in AutoDJ.
ices2
Linux
Lightweight command-line Icecast source client.
Stream Specifications
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