{"id":3240,"date":"2026-07-31T12:13:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/?p=3240"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:15:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:15:42","slug":"broadcast-audio-tracks-using-centova-cast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/broadcast-audio-tracks-using-centova-cast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Broadcast Audio Tracks Using Centova Cast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running an internet radio station used to require constant manual attention. Someone had to be online, queuing tracks, managing the stream, and making sure dead air never happened. <a href=\"https:\/\/centova.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/centova.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centova Cast radio hosting<\/a> changes that equation entirely by giving you a web-based control panel that manages your SHOUTcast or Icecast streaming server, with an AutoDJ feature that plays your uploaded tracks continuously without anyone needing to babysit the stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoDJ is the core feature that makes unattended broadcasting possible. You upload your audio files, organize them into playlists, and Centova Cast handles the rest, cycling through your content and keeping your stream live 24 hours a day without manual intervention. Whether you are running a niche music station, a talk show rebroadcast feed, or a themed playlist for a business, AutoDJ is what keeps the audio flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks through the complete process of setting up a new stream with AutoDJ in Centova Cast, from initial login through to going live with a working broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before configuring anything, you need an active Centova Cast hosting account. This guide assumes you already have login credentials for your Centova Cast panel, provisioned through your hosting provider. If you do not have this yet, you need to set up a streaming account first, typically through a hosting provider that offers Centova Cast as part of a SHOUTcast or Icecast hosting package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also need your audio files ready on your local machine. Centova Cast supports common audio formats for AutoDJ playback, so have your MP3 files (or whatever format your setup supports) organized and ready to upload before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With those two things in place, the setup process breaks down into five clear stages: uploading media, organizing playlists, starting the server, locating your stream links, and going live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log In and Navigate to AutoDJ Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your Centova Cast panel using the credentials provided by your hosting account. Once inside the dashboard, locate the AutoDJ section in the navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/centova-login-1024x511.webp\" alt=\"centova login\" class=\"wp-image-3244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/centova-login-1024x511.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/centova-login-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/centova-login-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/centova-login-1536x766.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/centova-login.webp 1908w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within AutoDJ, you will find a Media option. This is where all file management for your automated playback happens. Before you can build any playlists or start automated streaming, your audio content needs to exist somewhere Centova Cast can access it, which means uploading it through this Media interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click into Media under AutoDJ to proceed to the next stage, which is actually getting your files onto the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-information-centova-1024x505.webp\" alt=\"account information centova\" class=\"wp-image-3243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-information-centova-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-information-centova-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-information-centova-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-information-centova-1536x758.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-information-centova.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Upload Your Files Using File Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the Media section, you will see an option called File Manager. This is the tool that handles the actual file upload process, allowing you to add your selected audio files to your Centova Cast account&#8217;s storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click File Manager and a popup window opens. This is where the upload happens. Centova Cast supports both single file uploads and bulk uploads, meaning you can either add one track at a time or select multiple files simultaneously if you have an entire album or a large batch of content ready to go. For anyone setting up a station with an extensive music library, the bulk upload option saves considerable time compared to adding tracks one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-library-centova-1024x505.webp\" alt=\"media library centova\" class=\"wp-image-3245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-library-centova-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-library-centova-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-library-centova-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-library-centova-1536x758.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-library-centova.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select your files, whether that is a single track for testing or your full content library, and let the upload process complete. Depending on your file sizes and your connection speed, this can take anywhere from a few seconds for a handful of small MP3s to several minutes for a large batch of high-bitrate audio files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-upload-centova-1024x505.webp\" alt=\"media upload centova\" class=\"wp-image-3247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-upload-centova-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-upload-centova-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-upload-centova-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-upload-centova-1536x758.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-upload-centova.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your files have finished uploading, press Close on the popup window, then click Return to go back to the main Media interface. Your files are now stored on the Centova Cast server and available for organizing into playlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/select-files-1024x466.webp\" alt=\"select files\" class=\"wp-image-3248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/select-files-1024x466.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/select-files-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/select-files-768x350.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/select-files-1536x699.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/select-files.webp 1817w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Organize Files Into Playlists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your files uploaded, the next step is organizing them into playlists. This is what actually determines what plays and in what order once AutoDJ starts running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in the Media section under AutoDJ, look for the Options area and select Browse by Folder. This view lets you see the files you uploaded in the previous step, organized by whatever folder structure exists in your upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, select the files you want to include in a playlist. You can drag these files directly onto an existing playlist if you have already created one, or create an entirely new playlist to organize a specific set of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-files-centova-1024x505.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-files-centova-1024x505.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-files-centova-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-files-centova-768x379.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-files-centova-1536x758.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/media-files-centova.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have playlists set up from a previous configuration, you will see them listed as existing playlists in this interface. Dragging additional tracks onto an existing playlist adds them to that rotation. If you are starting fresh or want to create a themed playlist separate from your existing content (for example, separating daytime programming from late-night programming, or separating genres), you create a new playlist and then populate it the same way, by dragging selected files into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This organizational step matters more than it might seem at first glance. A well-structured playlist system lets you control variety, avoid repetitive back-to-back tracks from the same artist, and potentially schedule different playlists for different times of day if your Centova Cast configuration supports scheduled playlist rotation. Take time here to think through how you want your station&#8217;s programming to actually sound to a listener tuning in at any given moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Start the Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your media is uploaded and organized into playlists, it is time to actually start the streaming server itself. Navigate to the server section of your Centova Cast panel and click Start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the server starts successfully, you will see a green tick mark confirming that the server is now running. This is your visual confirmation that the backend streaming process, which is what actually pushes audio out to listeners, is active and operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/start-server-1024x108.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/start-server-1024x108.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/start-server-300x32.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/start-server-768x81.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/start-server-1536x162.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/start-server.webp 1912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the server fails to start, or if you do not see that green confirmation indicator, this usually points to a configuration issue that needs troubleshooting before you proceed. Common causes for startup failures include incorrect audio format settings, insufficient bitrate configuration for your hosting plan, or file corruption in one of your uploaded tracks. If you run into this, checking your Centova Cast knowledge base for troubleshooting articles specific to your error, or contacting your hosting provider&#8217;s support team, is the fastest path to resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assuming the green tick appears, your server is live and, combined with your organized playlists from Step 3, AutoDJ should now be actively cycling through your uploaded content and broadcasting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Locate Your Stream Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the server running, you need to find the actual URLs that listeners will use to tune into your stream. Navigate to the Quick Links option, which is located under the General section of your Centova Cast panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links.webp\" alt=\"quick links\" class=\"wp-image-3251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links.webp 388w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-265x300.webp 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick Links surfaces the direct stream URLs generated by your Centova Cast setup. These are the links you share with your audience, embed on a website, or plug into a media player so people can actually listen to what you are broadcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-dashboard-page-1024x449.webp\" alt=\"quick links dashboard page\" class=\"wp-image-3252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-dashboard-page-1024x449.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-dashboard-page-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-dashboard-page-768x337.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-dashboard-page-1536x674.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/quick-links-dashboard-page.webp 1746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Choose Your Stream Link and Go Live<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Quick Links section, you will typically see multiple link options, often corresponding to different streaming formats or player types that Centova Cast supports out of the box. Choose whichever link matches how you intend to have listeners access your stream, whether that is a direct MP3 stream URL for use in third-party players, or an embedded player link designed for placing on a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have selected and tested your preferred stream link, your online radio station is live. Anyone with that link, or anyone visiting a webpage where you have embedded the corresponding player, can now tune in and hear your AutoDJ cycling through the playlists you built in Step 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That completes the full core setup process, from an empty Centova Cast account through to a functioning, continuously broadcasting internet radio stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning to launch your own internet radio station, check out our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/online-radio-hosting\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/online-radio-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Radio Hosting Guide<\/a> to learn how to choose the right hosting, set up AutoDJ, and start streaming to listeners worldwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/streaming-live-audio-1024x518.webp\" alt=\"streaming live audio\" class=\"wp-image-3253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/streaming-live-audio-1024x518.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/streaming-live-audio-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/streaming-live-audio-768x389.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/streaming-live-audio.webp 1363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Stream Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting AutoDJ running is the foundational step, but a few practical considerations matter once your station is actually live and gathering listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monitor for AutoDJ crashes or buffering.<\/strong> AutoDJ restarts or buffering issues can happen for several reasons, and one of the most common causes worth being aware of from day one is accidentally &#8220;kicking&#8221; AutoDJ from the SHOUTcast or Icecast admin interface. If you are not familiar with why this matters, it is worth reading dedicated documentation on AutoDJ stability, because kicking the source incorrectly is a frequent and avoidable cause of unexpected downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never kick AutoDJ using the source-kick feature.<\/strong> This is significant enough that it deserves its own callout separate from general crash troubleshooting. The AutoDJ process should never be manually kicked using the &#8220;kick source&#8221; feature available in SHOUTcast or Icecast&#8217;s admin tools. Doing so does not gracefully restart AutoDJ. It disrupts the streaming process in a way that typically requires manual intervention to properly restore, rather than simply reconnecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch for a &#8220;Remote&#8221; source status.<\/strong> If your Centova Cast panel displays your source status as Remote and will not let you deactivate AutoDJ or reconfigure it normally, this indicates a specific state issue that has its own resolution path. This is a known behavior pattern in Centova Cast deployments and is documented separately in Centova&#8217;s own troubleshooting resources, so if you encounter it, search specifically for that status message rather than assuming it is a general crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep Centova Cast updated.<\/strong> Centova Cast includes a fully automated update utility designed to upgrade your installation to the current version. Running updates periodically ensures you have the latest stability fixes, security patches, and feature improvements rather than running an aging version of the panel indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Know the init script exists for direct server control.<\/strong> For anyone comfortable with server-level access rather than just the web panel, Centova Cast includes an LSB-compliant init script located at <code>\/etc\/init.d\/centovacast<\/code>. This gives you a command-line path to controlling the Centova Cast service directly on the server itself, which can be useful for troubleshooting or for automation scripts that need to restart or check the status of the service outside the web interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a practical example? Check out our CentovaCast case study to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/emma-online-radio-station-centovacast-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Emma Built a Global Online Radio Station With CentovaCast<\/a> using Ucartz Radio Hosting and Centova Cast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a new stream with AutoDJ in Centova Cast follows a straightforward sequence once you understand where each piece lives in the panel. Log in and navigate to AutoDJ Media, upload your files through File Manager, organize them into playlists using the Browse by Folder view, start the server and confirm the green status indicator, then locate your stream links under Quick Links in the General section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, your station broadcasts continuously without requiring constant manual management, which is the entire value proposition of running AutoDJ in the first place. The setup process itself takes a matter of minutes once your audio files are ready to upload. The ongoing work shifts from manual stream management to periodically refreshing your playlists with new content and staying aware of a small number of known issues, like avoiding the AutoDJ kick feature and watching for update availability, that keep your broadcast running smoothly over the long term. Start your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/online-radio-hosting\">radio streaming with Ucartz<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I add more tracks after the server is already running?<\/strong> <br>Yes. AutoDJ setups are not static once configured. You can return to the Media section at any point, upload additional files through File Manager, and drag them into your existing playlists. AutoDJ picks up new additions to a playlist without requiring you to stop and restart the entire server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What if I want different playlists at different times of day?<\/strong> <br>Depending on your Centova Cast configuration and version, scheduled playlist rotation may be available, letting you assign specific playlists to specific time blocks. If this is important to your station&#8217;s programming strategy, check your specific panel version&#8217;s scheduling options, as this functionality and its exact configuration path can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need to keep my own computer running for the stream to stay live?<\/strong> <br>No, and this is one of the core advantages of using a hosted Centova Cast solution rather than trying to run streaming software locally. Once your server is started within the Centova Cast panel and your playlists are configured, the broadcast runs on your hosting provider&#8217;s infrastructure continuously, independent of whether your personal computer is on or connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if my uploaded file is in the wrong format?<\/strong> <br>If a file fails to play correctly within AutoDJ rotation, or causes errors, the most common cause is a format or encoding mismatch with what your specific Centova Cast setup expects. 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