How to Stream Audio

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Upload the file you want to stream to your website's audio directory.

   If the file already exists online, you should reference the URL link for the page it resides on.
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   Step 2: Open a text editor (example: notepad

   Different file extensions call for different web addresses, so pay attention the type of audio file it is.
   
   For example, if you want to stream an mp3, type in "http://www.yourwebsite.com/audio/clip1.mp3". (Type your actual domain name in place of "yourwebsite" and the actual audio file name in place of "clip1.") , The full save name would be "youraudio.m3u"
   
   where "youraudio" represents the name of the directory you save your audio to. m3u is a universal audio extension that can be played by most media players online.
   
   You can create a streaming playlist by putting several web addresses in the same text file. , Once you have done this, the audio file presented on your website should allow users to stream it.
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   Step 3: notepad ++) and type in the full web address of the audio file.

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   Step 4: Save the text file as an ".m3u".

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   Step 5: Upload the text file to the same directory where your audio file is.

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