To implement your radio station or streaming service on our platform, you need to add a "Streaming Service" in the Spottune Cloud. There are two primary ways to do this: either by adding your own Custom URL or by selecting one of our Integrated Streaming Partners.

Here is a guide to the three options this provides.

Method 1: Add a Custom Stream (Custom URL)

This method is for those who manage their own streaming link and have a URL ready. In the Spottune Cloud, you will select "Custom URL" and paste the link directly. We support two types of links:

Option 1: Direct Streaming Link (The Simple Solution)

A direct link points straight to the audio stream from your server. This is the simplest and fastest way to integrate a single radio channel, such as a standard Icecast stream.

How do we recognize a direct link?
Our system automatically identifies a link as a "direct link" if the URL contains one of the following keywords:

.mp3 (Perfect for standard Icecast streams)
/stream

Examples of correct direct links:

Link Requirements:
The link must point directly to the raw audio stream—not to a webpage with an embedded player.

Option 2: Playlist Link (M3U Format – The Flexible Solution)

This method is used if you have a playlist file (typically ending in .m3u) that contains one or more direct streaming links.

How does it work?
You provide us with a single link to your M3U file. Our system will then fetch this file and play the mp3 file.

Example of an M3U link you would provide:

https://yourdomain.com/playlist.m3u

Requirements for the content of the M3U file:
The file must be a plain text file that follows the M3U standard. It must begin with #EXTM3U and can include metadata with #EXTINF. All links inside the file must be direct streaming links.

Example of the content inside playlist.m3u:

#EXTM3U 
#EXTINF:1,Piece 1
http://yourdomain.com/music1.mp3 
#EXTINF:2,Piece 2 
http://yourdomain.com/music2.mp3

Method 2: Choose an Integrated Streaming Partner

Option 3: Use one of our Streaming Partners (The Easiest Solution)

If you already use one of the professional streaming services that we have integrated into the Spottune Cloud, the setup is incredibly simple.

How does it work?
Instead of finding and pasting a URL, you simply select your provider from a list in our system. After that, you typically only need to enter a unique piece of information provided by your streaming partner.

What will you need to provide?
This varies from partner to partner, but it will usually be:

A Security Code or Token
A Stream ID
A Mount Point

You will receive this information directly from your streaming partner. The advantage is that you don't have to worry about the technical setup of URLs—our integration handles it for you.

Summary

Method	Best for...	What do you provide in the Spottune Cloud?
1. Direct Streaming Link	A single, stable radio channel (e.g., Icecast).	The full URL to the stream (e.g., .../live.mp3).
2. Playlist Link (M3U)	Systems with backup servers or dynamic content.	The full URL to your .m3u file.
3. Integrated Partner	Customers who use one of our supported partners.	Select the partner from a list + enter your unique code/ID.

For Streaming Providers: Become an Integrated Partner

If you are a streaming provider and want to make it even easier for your customers to use your service with Spottune, you can become an integrated partner. Please contact us to learn more about the process. We will test your solution and add you to the list of available providers in the Spottune Cloud.