Step-by-step CastHost tutorials for Shoutcast, Icecast, AutoDJ, encoders, and live internet radio setup.

Learn how to seamlessly switch from AutoDJ to a live source in 2026 using Icecast and Shoutcast with CentovaCast — no dead air, no manual restarts.

To setup Winamp with Shoutcast, which is essential for broadcasting music, talk shows, or any other audio content through an online radio station, you’ll need to install and configure the Shoutcast DSP plugin. This plugin acts as a bridge between Winamp, the popular media player, and your Shoutcast server, allowing you to encode audio and […]
We could not verify a current public Apple submission process for the iTunes Internet Radio directory. The old form and spreadsheet instructions should not be treated as an active way to get your station listed. Apple still documents internet radio playback in iTunes on PC, which is separate from submitting a station to a directory. […]

If your AutoDJ is enabled but not playing, the most common reason is simple: no media files have been uploaded yet. This guide shows the two easiest ways to upload music to your AutoDJ server. You can upload tracks through the Centova Cast file manager or by FTP. FTP is usually faster for large libraries, […]
We no longer recommend submitting a station using the old Windows Media Guide instructions. Its former radio directory link now redirects to a retired Microsoft support page, and we could not verify an active station submission process. To list your station, use a directory with a current submission page. Below are the links to check […]