

If you have other software installed on your server, it may conflict with AzuraCast, so always start from a clean installation using this method. Installation and updating are slower using this method, but you have more control over the software once installed. Traditional Installation (Ubuntu 16.04 only): From a clean image of Ubuntu, you can install AzuraCast directly onto your server using the included installer scripts, which use Ansible to manage dependencies. This method works on any computer that supports the latest version of the Docker Engine and Docker Compose both can be installed as part of the AzuraCast installer script. Updating and installing is faster, and there are far fewer issues with software compatibility. Using Docker and Docker Compose (Recommended): This method contains all of the AzuraCast dependencies in prebuilt container images. You can also use AzuraCast as a tool for relaying or collecting listener statistics and other data about stations that AzuraCast doesn't manage. You can switch which of these your station uses anytime you want. To broadcast your radio station to the public, AzuraCast supports both of the gold standards in web radio, IceCast (v2.4) and ShoutCast (v2). You can connect to LiquidSoap and broadcast your own live events as a DJ as well. Delegate Management: Create and remove separate administrator accounts for each station manager.ĪzuraCast uses LiquidSoap as an "AutoDJ" to shuffle songs and playlists and provide an always-online radio stream.Station Autopilot: AzuraCast can automatically assign songs to a playlist based on the song's impact on listener numbers.

Analytics and Reports: Keep track of every aspect of your station's listeners over time.Take Listener Requests: Let your listeners request specific songs from your playlists, both via an API and a simple public-facing listener page.Set Up Live DJs: Enable or disable live broadcasting from streamers/DJs, and create individual accounts for each streamer to use.Create Playlists: Set up standard playlists that play all the time, scheduled playlists for time periods, or special playlists that play once per x songs, or once per x minutes.Manage your Media: Upload songs from the web, organize music into folders, and preview songs in your browser.AzuraCast: A Self-Hosted Web Radio ManagerĪzuracast is a self-hosted web radio management suite, including turnkey installer tools and an easy-to-use web app to manage your stations.
