Icecast on OpenSUSE 15.6

Icecast is an open-source audio streaming server used to broadcast live or recorded content over the internet. It supports formats like MP3, OGG, and Opus, making it ideal for creating online radio stations, music streams, podcasts, and live broadcasts. With its web-based admin panel and flexible configuration, Icecast gives you full control over your streaming environment.

Features of Icecast:

• Supports MP3, OGG Vorbis, OGG Opus, and other streaming formats.
• Web-based admin interface for monitoring listeners and managing streams.
• Multiple mount points for hosting several streams on one server.
• Works with popular streaming encoders like BUTT, ices, Mixxx, and more.
• Real-time listener statistics and connection information.
• Open-source and self-hostable, giving full control over your broadcasting platform.

Instructions:

Restart Icecast Service:
sudo systemctl restart icecast.service

To access Icecast:
Web UI: http://your-ip:8000
Admin Panel: http://your-ip:8000/admin

The credentials have been saved in the file located at /var/www/credentials.txt.

Disclaimer:
Icecast is an open-source streaming server distributed under its respective licenses. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Icecast developers. The software is provided “as is,” without any warranties, express or implied. Users are responsible for configuring authentication, securing streams, and ensuring compliance with all licensing and broadcasting requirements.