What is Icecast? A 5-minute overview

Understand Icecast and why IcecastHost makes it simple.

Updated: 11/29/20251 min read#overview#getting started

What is Icecast?

Icecast is a streaming media server used to deliver live audio over the internet. It supports common encoders (BUTT, Mixxx) and formats (MP3/AAC).

Why use IcecastHost?

  • Managed provisioning
  • HTTPS playback
  • Simple client dashboard

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