{"id":119,"date":"2019-05-07T15:10:44","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T19:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:26:17","slug":"upload-music-autodj-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/upload-music-autodj-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload Music to AutoDJ Server (2 Easy Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can upload tracks through the Centova Cast file manager or by FTP. FTP is usually faster for large libraries, while file manager is convenient for quick uploads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/stream_packages.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63946;color:#fff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">Start Your Free Trial &#8211; No Credit Card Required<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Upload Music with Centova Cast File Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log into Centova Cast.<\/li><li>In the left menu, open <code>AutoDJ &gt; Files<\/code>.<\/li><li>Click <code>Upload<\/code> at the bottom of the page.<\/li><li>Select your audio files from your computer and start upload.<\/li><li>Wait for upload completion, then repeat until all files are added.<\/li><li>Close the upload dialog and return to your AutoDJ media library view.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> quick edits, small uploads, and users who prefer browser-based workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Upload Music via AutoDJ FTP (Fastest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FTP is usually the most reliable way to upload many files at once. You can use any FTP client (for example FileZilla).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open Centova Cast and go to <code>Quick Links<\/code>.<\/li><li>Find the <em>FTP Client Connections<\/em> section.<\/li><li>Copy your FTP hostname, username, and password.<\/li><li>Connect using your FTP client and open the <code>media<\/code> folder.<\/li><li>Drag and drop your audio files into <code>media<\/code> (subfolders are optional).<\/li><li>Wait 1-2 minutes for AutoDJ library indexing.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> large libraries, bulk transfers, and repeat uploads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supported File Types and Upload Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MP3 is the most universally compatible format for AutoDJ workflows<\/li><li>Keep file names clean to avoid metadata parsing issues<\/li><li>Use consistent artist\/title tags to improve library quality<\/li><li>After upload, verify tracks appear in media library before scheduling playlists<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tracks do not appear after upload, check encoding format and metadata consistency first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help with live source setup too? See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/autodj-to-live-source\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AutoDJ to Live Source transition guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/stream_packages.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63946;color:#fff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">Launch Your Station with CastHost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-left:4px solid #e63946;padding:24px 28px;margin:40px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n  <p style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 14px 0;\">Related Articles<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:2;\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/autodj-to-live-source\/\">AutoDJ to Live Source Transition Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-stream-live\/\">How to Stream Live with Shoutcast or Icecast<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-stream\/\">What You Need to Stream Live<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/using-butt-encoder\/\">BUTT Encoder Setup Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/start-an-internet-radio-station\/\">How to Start an Internet Radio Station<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741223000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the fastest way to upload music to AutoDJ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Using FTP is usually the fastest method, especially for large music libraries and bulk uploads.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741223000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where do I find AutoDJ FTP login details in Centova Cast?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can find FTP hostname, username, and password under Quick Links in the FTP Client Connections section.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741223000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why are my uploaded tracks not showing in AutoDJ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Common reasons are unsupported file format, incomplete upload, or metadata issues. Wait for indexing, then verify file format and tags.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741223000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use the web file manager instead of FTP?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. The built-in file manager works well for smaller uploads, while FTP is better for larger libraries.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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