# How to Create and Schedule Playlists in AzuraCast
This guide will help you create and schedule playlists in AzuraCast for broadcasting specific songs at designated times. Follow the steps below to ensure your playlists are set up correctly.
## Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Log In to YesStreaming AzuraCast Control Panel
- Open your web browser.
2. Navigate to your AzuraCast instance's URL.
3. Enter your username and password.
4. Click the **Login** button.
or login from your billing panel with one click login
### Step 2: Create an "All Time" Playlist
1. Once logged in, navigate to the **Playlists** section from the left-hand menu.
2. Click the **Add Playlist** button.
3. Name your playlist (e.g., "All Time").
4. Set the **Type** to **General**.
5. Set the **Weight** to **1**.
6. Add your desired tracks to this playlist by clicking the **Add Files** button and selecting your tracks.
7. Click **Save Changes**.
### Step 3: Create Your Scheduled Playlist
1. Go back to the **Playlists** section.
2. Click the **Add Playlist** button.
3. Name your playlist (e.g., "Scheduled Playlist").
4. Set the **Type** to **General**.
5. Set the **Weight** to **10**.
6. Add your desired tracks to this playlist by clicking the **Add Files** button and selecting your tracks.
7. Scroll down to the **Schedule** section.
8. Click the **Add Schedule** button.
9. Select the days and times you want this playlist to be broadcasted.
10. Click **Save Changes**.
### Step 4: Adjusting the All Time Playlist Schedule (if necessary)
If you notice that the "All Time" playlist is still playing between your scheduled playlist times, you may need to adjust the schedule for the "All Time" playlist:
1. Go to the **Playlists** section.
2. Find the "All Time" playlist and click the **Edit** button.
3. Scroll down to the **Schedule** section.
4. Click the **Add Schedule** button.
5. Set a schedule that covers all times not covered by your other playlists.
6. Click **Save Changes**.
### Tips
- Make sure that the scheduled times for different playlists do not overlap.
- Adjust the weights properly to ensure that the scheduled playlist takes priority over the "All Time" playlist.
- Regularly monitor your broadcasts to ensure that playlists are playing as expected.
By following these steps, you will have a properly configured set of playlists in AzuraCast, ensuring that your scheduled playlists play at the right times while the "All Time" playlist fills in the gaps.
