**How to Add Your Shoutcast Radio Station to the Shoutcast Directory**
Introduction
To list your Shoutcast radio station in the Shoutcast Directory, follow these steps to register your station, get an authorization hash (Authhash), and configure your YesStreaming server.
Step 1: Register an Account on Shoutcast.com
1. Go to [Shoutcast.com](https://www.shoutcast.com/).
2. Sign up for a free account or log in if you already have one.
3. Navigate to the Broadcast section and select the Self-Hosted option.
Step 2: Add Your Station Details
1. Provide the required details for your station:
- Station Name: Enter the name of your radio station.
- Station Image: Upload a logo or image representing your station.
- Genre: Choose the appropriate genre for your station.
- Stream URL: Enter your stream URL (e.g., `http://your-server-ip:port/;stream`).
- Description: Add a short description of your station.
2. Once all fields are completed, submit the form.
Step 3: Get Your Authhash
1. Upon successfully creating your station, Shoutcast will generate an Authhash.
2. Copy this Authhash for the next step.
Step 4: Add the Authhash to Your YesStreaming Server
1. Log in to your YesStreaming server control panel.
2. Go to the Settings or Stream Configuration section.
3. Locate the field for Authhash or StreamAuthhash.
4. Paste the Authhash you copied from Shoutcast.com.
Step 5: Ensure Your Public Server Setting Is Enabled
1. In the YesStreaming control panel, check the Public Server setting.
2. Ensure the option is set to Public or Yes.
- Important: If the server is not public, your station won’t appear in the Shoutcast Directory.
Step 6: Save and Restart Your Server
1. Save your configuration after adding the Authhash and setting the server to public.
2. Restart your Shoutcast server to apply the changes.
Step 7: Verify Your Station in the Shoutcast Directory
1. Go to the [Shoutcast Directory](https://directory.shoutcast.com/).
2. Search for your station using its name or genre.
3. Once listed, your station will be available for listeners on Shoutcast.
Final Notes:
- Ensure that your server remains online to stay listed in the Shoutcast Directory.
- Regularly update your station’s information for better visibility.
