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AutoDJ Setup

How to Set Up AutoDJ — 24/7 Automation

AutoDJ broadcasts your music and video 24/7 automatically — no need to stay online. Upload your files, build playlists, and let your station run itself. Included free on all plans.

~20 minutes Beginner Works for Audio & Video Included Free
AutoDJ automation for 24/7 radio and TV station broadcasting

What is AutoDJ?

AutoDJ is an automated broadcasting system built into every Shoutcast Net plan. It allows you to keep your station live 24/7 without needing to run software on your personal computer.

Media files are uploaded to your server and played directly from the cloud. You choose how they play — sequentially or randomly — and you can schedule specific content for specific times.

Key benefit: When a live DJ connects (via Mixxx or OBS), AutoDJ automatically pauses. When the live DJ disconnects, AutoDJ automatically resumes — seamlessly, with no dead air.

Step 1 — Log In to Your Control Panel

Your control panel credentials are in your welcome email. Open your browser and navigate to your control panel URL:

Audio Control Panel https://[YOUR SERVER HOST]/audio/
Video Control Panel https://[YOUR SERVER HOST]/video/
Username [YOUR USERNAME]
Password [YOUR CONTROL PANEL PASSWORD]

Step 2 — Upload Media Files

  1. Log in to your control panel (Chrome or Firefox recommended).
  2. Click the MEDIA button.
  3. Choose how to add files:
    • Option 1: Upload from your computer (you can select multiple files at once).
    • Option 2: Import from a website URL (supports importing entire playlists).
  4. Wait for the server to process your files with high-quality encoding.
  5. Move at least 2 files to the Default Playlist before starting AutoDJ.

Supported Audio Formats

MP3 M4A FLAC OGG MP4 (audio) WEBM MKV

Supported Video Formats

MP4 MKV WEBM AVI FLV OGG

Step 3 — Manage Your Playlists

AutoDJ uses a playlist system to organize your content. Click on any playlist name to view and manage its contents.

Playlist Purpose Notes
Default Main rotation — plays continuously Add at least 2 files here to start AutoDJ
Jingles Short clips inserted between songs Station IDs, ads, promos
Scheduled Time-based playlists Play specific content at exact times
Program Special programming blocks Shows, themed segments
Store File archive Keep files on server without playing them

File Management Actions

  • CHANGE NAME — Rename your files for better organisation.
  • DELETE — Permanently remove files from the server.
  • DOWNLOAD — Download files back to your computer.
  • PLAY MEDIA — Preview files in your browser before adding to playlist.
  • MOVE TO STORE — Archive files without deleting them.

Step 4 — Start AutoDJ

  1. Click HOME in your control panel.
  2. Under Manage AutoDJ, click START.
  3. Your station is now broadcasting 24/7 automatically!
Your station is live! AutoDJ will keep broadcasting until you click STOP. When a live DJ connects with Mixxx or OBS, AutoDJ automatically pauses and resumes when they disconnect.

Advanced Features

Click EDIT in your control panel to unlock advanced playlist features:

Jingle Playlist

Automatically insert station IDs, ads, or promos between songs at a defined interval.

Scheduled Playlist

Play specific content at exact times — morning show at 8am, news at noon, pop at peak hours.

Program Playlist

Create special themed shows or programming blocks that run as complete segments.

Server Configuration

To customise your server settings (bitrate, max listeners, stream name, description):

  1. Log in to your control panel.
  2. Click the EDIT button.
  3. Adjust the available parameters for your server and AutoDJ.
  4. Click EDIT SERVER (or Save) to apply changes.

Troubleshooting

AutoDJ Won't Start
  • You must have at least 2 files in the Default Playlist for AutoDJ to start.
  • Make sure your files have finished processing (check the MEDIA page — files should not show "Processing").
  • Refresh the HOME page after clicking START — it may take 10–20 seconds to go live.
Stream is Silent During AutoDJ
  • Confirm AutoDJ status shows RUNNING on the HOME page.
  • Check that files in the Default Playlist are valid and not corrupted (use PLAY MEDIA to preview).
  • Ensure the Default Playlist has more than 1 track (some servers require 2+ for looping).
Live DJ Did Not Override AutoDJ
  • Make sure you are using the AutoDJ port and AutoDJ password in your encoder (Option B settings).
  • Direct port and AutoDJ port are different — find both in your control panel under EDIT.

AutoDJ is Included Free on All Plans

Audio from $4/month · Video from $16/month — both include AutoDJ + restream to all platforms. Try free for 7 days, no credit card needed.

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