• What is GeoLock?

    GeoLock is built in into Cast to comply with some licensing issues for music. Some licensing agencies ask to block access in countries where they have no rights to play the music. Cast can be configured to only allow certain countries to tune in to your stream. Deny vs AllowlistingCast…

  • Does Cast have an API?

    The Cast server itself also has an API. You can find the documentation for that in the official documentation for Cast. The links you need for the API are under Links in Control. Cast supports most of the SHOUTcast and Icecast APIs, should you find something that does not work feel free…

  • Cast FAQ

    What is a bit rate?A bitrate is the how many bits are used per second to encode the song. The lower this is the lower the quality of the song. In MP3 the most used quality is 128kbps. MP3 can go up to 320kbps but this is not suggested. The…

  • What is Cast?

    Cast is an open source radio streaming server developed by SHOUTca.st. It is designed to bring modern technology to Internet radio as well as expanding the possibilities. Cast is made to not only look great but to give the user a great experience. With Cast, you don’t have to be…

  • Logging into AzuraCast

    Once you’ve placed your order and made your payment, your login information for your AzuraCast service will be automatically emailed to you. If you haven’t received your access information, simply contact our friendly support team! You can then use the information to provide to navigate to your new AzuraCast server…

  • Advertising Your Station

    Where can I advertise my radio station? We’d recommend posting on as many social media platforms (such as Facebook, TikTok, X, and Instagram) as possible, as well as on internet radio forums. We also recommend investing in your own website and adequate SEO, to drive natural web traffic to your…