What Is a Streaming URL?

Your streaming URL is the direct link to your live radio broadcast.
It’s the address that listeners use to tune in via:

  • Custom HTML5 or JS players on your website

  • WordPress plugins or radio CMS systems

  • Third-party apps or platforms

  • Direct sharing on social media or messaging apps

Whether you're embedding your stream or sharing it, you’ll need the correct URL — and it’s easy to find.

πŸ“ Where to Find Your Streaming URL

To locate your unique streaming link:

  1. Log in to your control panel.

  2. In the left menu, go to:
    πŸ‘‰ Widgets & Links

  3. Scroll down to the section called:
    🎯 Streaming URL

This is the main link you can copy and use anywhere — it points directly to your active stream (e.g., https://orion.viarad.io:8100/stream).

πŸŽ™οΈ Where to Use This Link

  • Embed it in your website’s audio player

  • Paste it into CMS plugins like Radio Station for WordPress

  • Share it as a “Listen Now” button or banner

  • Send it to directories or aggregators to list your station

  • Use it with mobile apps or smart devices that ask for a stream URL

🧠 This is the same URL used by listeners to hear your stream on any standard device or player.

🌐 What Are the “Proxy Links” for?

In the same Widgets & Links section, you’ll also find an area called Proxy Links.

This contains two alternate URLs:

πŸ”΅ HTTP Stream

  • Direct HTTP link to your stream (e.g., http://orion.viarad.io:8100/stream)

  • Works well with older players or hardware receivers

  • May be blocked on websites using HTTPS (security restrictions)

🟒 HTTPS Stream

  • Secure version of your stream (e.g., https://orion.viarad.io/stream)

  • Ideal for embedding in websites using SSL/HTTPS

  • Ensures compatibility with modern browsers and CMS platforms

  • Prevents “mixed content” warnings on secure sites

βœ… If you're embedding your stream on a secure website (https://) — always use the HTTPS Stream link.

βœ… Summary

To find the correct link for your radio stream:

  1. Go to Widgets & Links in your control panel

  2. Copy the Streaming URL for general use

  3. Use the HTTPS Proxy Link when embedding in websites with SSL

  4. Use the HTTP Proxy Link for legacy systems or internal tools (if needed)

Sharing your radio has never been easier — and with ViaRad.io, your stream is ready to play anywhere, anytime πŸš€πŸŽ§