How To Setup Icecast On Windows Jun 2026

Do not run icecast.exe yet. You must configure it first.

and : Used to log into the web dashboard.

Double-click the installer. Follow the prompts, keeping the default installation path (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Icecast ). how to setup icecast on windows

You should see the with links to admin, statistics, and a default message saying "No mount points are available" (because you haven't started streaming yet).

If you'd like to get your station up and running, let me know: What you plan to use (Mixxx, BUTT, etc.)? Do not run icecast

Now go ahead—start your broadcast, share the link, and let the world hear your voice.

Once your source client connects, refresh the Icecast status page ( http://localhost:8000 ). You should now see a "Mount Point" listing /stream with your stream name. Double-click the installer

If you close the Command Prompt, Icecast stops. For 24/7 broadcasting, run it as a Windows service.

http://localhost:8000/stream

To check the admin interface: