Getting Started
Basics to launch your stream.
How to Connect Your Encoder to Icecast
Connect common encoders to your Icecast radio in minutes.
Reset your source password safely
Rotate your encoder password without downtime.
Create your first radio in IcecastHost
Provision and access your first radio in minutes.
What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
Track listeners with Icecast logs
Parse access logs for audience insights.
How to Find My Hostname and IP Address?
Your hostname and IP address are crucial for setting up and managing your Shoutcast or Icecast streaming server. These details allow you to connect your streaming software and provide your listeners with access to your stream. Here's how you can find this information.
What is Icecast? A 5-minute overview
Understand Icecast and why IcecastHost makes it simple.
How do I use BUTT?
For broadcasting from a live source such as your DJ Mixer, you will first need the connection details of your service (these are available in your control panel). Make a note of these settings as you will need them.
Understanding mountpoints and listeners
What mountpoints are and how listeners connect.
Troubleshooting no audio
Checklist to fix silent streams.