
Shoutcast Radio Server Setup: Step-by-Step Guide
Installing a Shoutcast Radio Server on a Linux-based Dedicated or VPS server is quite easy. In this article, we will show you a step-by-step installation and setup process. Before starting, make sure you have root access to your server via SSH. Tools like Putty can be used as SSH clients.
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Create a New User
As the first step, you should create a new user. This is important for security and management.
adduser dahinet
passwd dahinet
During this process, you will be asked to enter a password. After entering it, the user will be created. -
Switch to the New User
Use the following command to switch to the new user:
su - dahinet -
Download and Install the Shoutcast Server Files
Download the Shoutcast server files from the internet and upload them to your server. For example:
wget http://hostingturkiye.com.tr/dosyalar/sc_serv_1.9.8_Linux.tar.gz
tar -zxpf sc_serv_1.9.8_Linux.tar.gz -
Edit the Configuration File
Edit the Shoutcast server’s configuration file. For example:
pico sc_serv.conf
After editing the file, save the changes before exiting. -
Start the Server
Finally, start the Shoutcast server:
./sc_serv -
Check the Broadcast
Use your browser to visit http://ipaddress:port to check if your radio is broadcasting.
By following these steps, you can install and broadcast a Shoutcast Radio Server on a Linux-based server. For more information or help, you can check the documentation and online resources.