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How Can I change my stream name on Centovo Cast v2?

To rename your stream, please take the following steps:   Step 1. Log into your Centova Panel,...
What can I do when Centova Cast does not update Disk space / Bandwidth totals / Statistics? (Only for Centova Cast V3)

When Centova Cast not updating disk space or bandwidth or statistics, you have to follow the...
AutoDJ - CentovaCast shows "Source status: Remote"

If CentovaCast shows your source status as "Remote" and won't let you deactivate AutoDJ or...
AutoDJ - Enable/disabling re-encoding & cross fade

MP3 files will often come from a diverse set of sources and as such each track will likely be...
AutoDJ - Kicking AutoDJ (Why it shouldn't be kicked)

The AutoDJ should never be "kicked" using SHOUTcast/Icecast's "kick source" feature. Doing so...
AutoDJ Crashing or Buffering

AutoDJ Restarts or Buffering can be caused by:- 'Kicking' AutoDJ from the SHOUTcast/Icecast Admin...
Autoconf failed for camomile.tar.gz; aborting - Error in installing Liquidsoap

Error :Installing cppo ...install -m 0755 cppo /usr/local/bin || \install -m 0755 cppo.exe...
Can Centova Cast run a custom script after it performs a certain task?

Yes, this can be accomplished using Centova Cast's Event Scripts system. For security and...
Can I create an M3U playlist and upload it to Centova Cast?

Yes. While this is a powerful feature which advanced users may find very useful, it is likely...
Can I customize the media that is preloaded for each stream?

Yes, the skeleton directory for all new accounts is located in...
Can I display my own cover art on my start pages?

Yes. The methods and order of preference used by Centova Cast to assign cover art to albums is...
Can I move my media files to a different path or partition on the server?

This is accomplished through the use of a bind mount. The procedure for configuring a bind mount...
Can multiple streams share the same server-side MP3s?

Sharing MP3s between streams is not supported directly by Centova Cast, but you can achieve the...
Can my listeners request songs?

Yes! As of Centova version 3, a widget for your website is included which allows your website...
Can the Centova Cast web interface be rebranded/customized?

Yes, you are certainly permitted to rebrand Centova Cast(Centova dedicated server / Centova VPS)...
Can't Centova Cast ignore requests made by scripts of this nature?

A properly-designed script should not connect to the SHOUTcast/IceCast server's audio feed to...
Centova Cast - Switching from AutoDJ to Live Broadcast and vise versa

Disable Centova Cast Auto DJ for live streaming, enable Auto DJ to switch from live to centova...
Centova Cast DEMO - Shoutcast and Icecast Control Panel

Try Centova Cast Demo, the most advanced control panel with the best Auto DJ system for SHOUTcast...
Centova Cast full Installation with SSL

Centova Cast is an Internet radio stream hosting control panel. It provides the tools you need to...
Centova Cast v3 Localization

  Creating a New Locale   Perform the following steps to create a new Centova Cast locale:...
Centova Cast v3 System Requirements: 2025 Updated Guidelines

Centova Cast v3 is a leading web-based control panel for hosting and managing internet radio...
Centova Cast v3 on FreeBSD

Currently no, Centova Cast v3 is not compatible with *BSD.  
Centova Cast's statistics pages load slowly or time out error

This is typically the result of one of your clients using a poorly-designed third-party script to...
Changing licensed domain name or IP address

To change your licensed domain name:   1) Login to your client area at centova.com. 2) Click...
Controlling Centova Cast

  Init Script Centova Cast includes an LSB-compliant init script in /etc/init.d/centovacast...
Controlling Centova Cast through terminal

Control Centova Cast using SSH . Init Script Centova Cast includes an LSB-compliant init script...
Custom hostnames instead of IP addresses in self-referencing links

Yes, this is configurable in /usr/local/centovacast/etc/centovacast.conf. There are two ways to...
Diagnosing cc-control crashes - aka Cluster host connection failure

If you receive the following message: Cluster host connection failure for Local server:...
Does Centova Cast include a proxy for streaming on port 80?

Yes, Centova Cast v3 includes a highly efficient port 80 proxy system for SHOUTcast and IceCast...
Does Centova Cast support clustering?

The term "clustering" does not have a well-defined meaning when used in reference to streaming...
Does Centova Cast v3 support Windows Media Services?

A Windows-based component supporting Windows Media Services has been developed for Centova Cast...
Does Centova Cast's Amazon integration support the use of international Amazon sites?

This feature is not officially supported by Centova Technologies, nor is it well-tested. There...
Encounter an error while trying to upload on Centova Cast via FTP

Depending on the error message, this could mean one of a few things:   1. If the error mentions...
Ensuring track name metadata displays properly on your stream while using StationPlaylist Studio

To ensure your metadata is working properly, please complete the following steps: Visit the...
Error resetting sample rate

If AutoDJ shows this error:LAME: error resetting sample rate.Ices Exiting...Then you have...
FTP integration has not been setup. What do I do?

You have two options. Either: 1. Setup FTP integration. After you disable any other FTP server...
Filezilla error 421 Too many connections (2) from this IP

Centova Cast V3.0 only allows one connection per IP. This error is easily fixed by limiting your...
How can I change the frequency of a cron job or scheduled task in CentovaCast?

The Centova Cast cron jobs are configured in a separate crontab file named...
How can I create backups of my Centova Cast accounts for disaster recovery purposes?

Centova Cast includes an easy-to-use backup utility that can create backups of each of your...
How can I use the "Let's Encrypt" certificate authority with Centova Cast?

You must be using Centova Cast v3.2.6 or greater to use "Let's Encrypt" with Centova Cast....
How diagnose cron job problems on Centova Cast?

Please check the following in order:   1. Has your Centova Cast cron job been removed or...
How do I apply my own logo to Centova Cast?

The Centova Cast logos are just PNG files in the /usr/local/centovacast/web/theme/images/...
How do I enable one of the alternate locales bundled with Centova Cast?

Changing Locales for a Single Account To change locales for a single account, edit the account...
How do I enable the port 80 proxy in Centova Cast?

The port 80 proxy is disabled by default, as many servers have an existing web server on port 80...
How do I get cover artwork to appear on my Stream Start page?

Cover Art shows as a question mark (?) on the Stream Start page when the artwork is not available...
How do I insert ads into my stream?

To add Jingles and Advertisements(ads) in Centova Cast: You might have often heard ads or catchy...
How do I rebrand/customize the Centova Cast web interface?

The Centova Cast user interface (UI) is designed entirely using HTML5+CSS. You (or your web...
How do I set up and use Amazon integration in Centova Cast?

To set up Amazon integration: Login to Centova Cast as admin, click Settings, and on the...
How do I upload my media for use with Centova Cast v3?

Typically, media is uploaded either via the web-based file manager or via FTP.   The web-based...
How do listeners tune in Centova Cast via the port 80 proxy?

After enabling proxy support for an account, tune-in links for the proxy will be displayed both...
How do my DJs perform live streams?

Traditionally there is only one 'source' password for live streaming to your Shoutcast or Icecast...
How should I configure my firewall to allow access to Centova Cast?

A full (standard) installation of Centova Cast uses the following TCP ports:   2199 - the...
How to increase the maximum FTP connections allowed per IP address in Centova ?

Common Errors: Error Ftp Server - 421 Too many connections (1) from this IP Error Ftp Server -...
How to Reinstall and Recover Centova Cast?

If your Centova Cast installation is damaged beyond repair, the best approach is often to...
How to add a custom album image?

Please follow the steps mentioned below to add a custom album: 1. Log in to your Centova Cast...
How to change the stream name (Mount point name: ) in Centova Cast?

 To change the stream name (Mount point name), kindly follow the below-mentioned steps:   1....
How to create a stream account in CentovaCast?

Assume you already have a reseller or admin-privileged account to start. To begin, let's first...
How to enable SSL with the custom Hostname on CentovaCast?

With the latest updates from Centova, users can use their own hostname with an SSL.Requirements:...
How to fix the error 'No suitable wrapper could be found' in WHMCS on integration with Centova

When trying to set up centova with WHMCS, you may receive the following error.  Error: Socket...
How to get started with Centova as a reseller and create your first radio and start the broadcast?

Centovacast is a powerful and feature-rich radio streaming control panel. It offers an advanced...
How to recover forgotten password for the admin account in Centova Cast?

The admin account password is never stored in plaintext so it cannot be recovered.   You can,...
How to resolve Permissions Problems in Centova Cast?

When encountering permissions problems, many naive administrators tend to try to set...
How to roll-back Shoutcast DNAS latest version to Shoutcast DNAS v2.5.5

If you would like to roll-back to Shoutcast DNAS v2.5.5, run the following commands via SSH...
How to set SSL on Shoutcast2 radio streaming for a single CentOS server using Nginx?

With the below-mentioned steps, you can easily configure a secured streaming account. And it...
How to setup a new stream with autoDJ in Centova?

To set up a new stream with autoDJ in Centova, I assume that you already have login access to...
How to start and stop all Centova streaming accounts?

To Start:   1. Log in to the server as root, run the below command :...
I am unable to connect to my Shoutcast server

There are a few things you need to be sure of in order to make a connection to the server using...
I am unable to connect with FTP to upload my music

Please ensure that you're using the correct login details and the default FTP port - 21 - when...
I cannot connect with an 'invalid password' error in the Shoutcast log while using Music Player Daemon

Check your MPD config file for the following section in the config: audio_output{ type "shout"...
I changed my AutoDJ encoder type to MP3 and now my stream is down

The Shoutcast v2 transcoder, sc_trans2 requires that your stream constantly be transcoded into a...
I have set up AutoDJ, but my source refuses to connect after restarting the stream

Scenario: If you've already enabled AutoDJ and configured your default rotation playlist, but...
I loaded an introduction file, but it doesn't play when I connect to the stream

Please make sure you've restarted the stream to allow the intro file to be loaded.
Liquidsoap installation failed during centovacast Installation

Liquidsoap Installation Failures on AlmaLinux ,Rocky Linux and Ubuntu During Fresh Centova Cast...
Logging into my Shoutcast Administration panel fails to authenticate

  Login to the Centova Cast. Select "Server Administration" on the left. Choose "Admin...
My flash player stutters when playing the stream

NOTE: Most flash players will not play a stream without stuttering if you have an intro file. If...
My language uses extended (non-ASCII) characters and they're showing up incorrectly in Centova Cast.

Ideally, you should be using Poedit to edit your localization files; Poedit will automatically...
My locale does not use a 12-hour date format. Can I customize this?

Yes.  Refer to the _DATEFORMAT,  _TIMEFORMAT,  NODAYFORMAT , and _NOYEARFORMAT strings in...
My radio station is not showing up in the public Shoutcast.com directory

Here's what to do when your station does not show up in the directory.   Ensure you've filled...
My server is online and my source (live or AutoDJ) is connected, but nobody can tune in!

Scenario:   Your server has been started successfully and your source audio stream is connected...
My song title does not match the song playing!

This can often happen if one or both of the following is true:   1. The ID3 tag of the music...
On Uploading media MP3 via FTP found "connection refused" or "timed out" error

Check: 1. Your FTP server is not running, or 2. You are entering the wrong IP address or...
On Uploading media MP3 via FTP found "Authentication failed" error

1. You are entering an invalid username or password. You need to use your Centova Cast account's...
Problems starting Centova Cast server: Server exited immediately after startup

This indicates that the Centova Cast could not start your streaming server (SHOUTcast DNAS or...
Reseller domains with Centova Cast

Yes. Your resellers simply need to configure their domain names with an A record pointing to the...
Setting up SSL on Centova and Shoutcast V2

How to install and set up free SSL in centovacast easily?   Note:  You must be using Centova...
The Current Listeners page in Centova isn't actually showing the current listeners!

Sometimes the Shoutcast server will incorrectly present the information about current users to...
The Update Media Library doesn't actually update the library

Pressing the Update Media Library button results in the following: The media library is not...
The current song info will not show on my website despite having inserted the requisite code

Make sure that you have made use of both parts of the code snippets presented by Centova Cast for...
Uploading media in CentovaCast

If your CentovaCast hosting account is AutoDJ enabled, you must upload your audio files(.mp3...
Using FTP have uploaded media but don't see any "media" directory.

If you do see other files or directories, but no media/ directory, then this likely means that...
What core files and paths used by Centova Cast?

This section provides an overview of the core files and paths used by Centova Cast, to assist...
What is Crossfading and what is a good crossfade length?

Generically, crossfade duration is the period of time during which a Media Player fades out one...
What is my SHOUTcast source URL to put into my embedded player?

Your source URL is made up of the IP address (or hostname) and port of your stream and looks like...
What to use " FTP or the web-based file uploader" for Centova Cast?

No, Centova Cast does not require that you use these methods to upload media. In fact, Centova...
When I play my audio files with AutoDJ, all I hear is constant popping and skipping distortion and no music!

This will occur if your audio file is corrupt or becomes corrupt during transfer.   Corrupt...
Why after change, the language text do not show up in Centova Cast?

Most likely you either forgot to run updatelanguages or you failed to restart Centova Cast....
Why does centova cast reports incorrect disk usage? (Centova Cast v3)

Centova Cast may report disk space usage much greater than the size of the media(MP3s, etc.)...
Why does my stream disconnect or lag periodically?

While this can be different for everyone, the most common reasons are:   1. Internal Networking...
can't create a new stream due to SQL Error - Could not execute query in /usr/local/centovacast/system/class_AccountControl.php

Error: SQL Error: Could not execute query in...
centova restart command

How to Restart Centova Cast Using Terminal (SSH) 1. To restart Centova Cast, log in to your...
centova update command

Update Utility Centova Cast includes a fully automated update utility to upgrade Centova Cast...
how to fix "Permission denied" issue,while installing Centova Cast?

Check you have logged in as root.Still if you faced the issue then use the below mentioned...
How to Update Centova

Update Utility Centova Cast includes a fully automated update utility to upgrade Centova Cast...