Centova Cast GeoIP Restriction for SHOUTcast & Icecast
Streaming Pulse Exclusive: Centova Cast GeoIP Country Blocking for SHOUTcast & Icecast
Streaming Pulse now offers an exclusive Centova Cast GeoIP Country Blocking feature, fully integrated into Centova Cast. With Centova Cast GeoIP restrictions, broadcasters can manage access to their SHOUTcast and Icecast streams by geographic location, ensuring licensing compliance and precise audience targeting.
How It Works
The system automatically checks each listener’s IP address against the MaxMind GeoIP2 Precision Country database to determine their country or region. Based on your selected configuration, access is either granted or denied before the stream is delivered.
IP Geolocation Lookup: Utilizes highly accurate IP-to-location data from the GeoIP2 Precision Country database to identify the listener’s country.
Real-Time Filtering: Enforces access rules instantly, ensuring only approved listeners can connect.
Configuration Modes
By default, all countries are allowed to access your stream.
Allowlist Mode (Default-Deny):
Blocks all countries except those you explicitly approve. Perfect for broadcasters with country-specific licensing or regional restrictions.
Denylist Mode (Default-Allow):
Allows all countries except those you explicitly block. Ideal for restricting access from unwanted regions while keeping your stream widely available.
Centova Cast – Configure GeoIP Country Blocking
Control who can access your SHOUTcast or Icecast stream by country directly from Centova Cast.
Select specific countries or continents and set them to Allow or Block to manage your audience and comply with regional restrictions.
GeoIP Country Blocking: Manage access to your SHOUTcast or Icecast stream by country directly from Centova Cast.
- To configure GeoIP country blocking in Centova Cast:
1 ) Navigate to your Control Panel from the Dashboard Menu under the Configuration tab.
2) Open the Secure Gateway section.
3) From there, you can select countries or continents, such as Africa, South America, Europe, and more.
4) Once a country or region is selected, choose whether to Allow or Block access.- Options Available:
1 ) All Status: View all countries.
2) Blocked Only: Show only blocked countries
3) Allowed Only: Show only allowed countries
4) Mixed Status: View a combination of allowed and blocked countriesCentova Cast GeoIP Test – No Countries Allowed: Test Mode
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Configure SSL Stream URL
SSL Stream URL & Alias
By default, your stream name will be used to generate the secure SSL stream URL. You can easily customize this by creating a Stream Alias perfect for branding your SHOUTcast or Icecast stream. Any changes you make to the alias are applied instantly. Copy your secure stream URL for sharing and use it on any device — mobile, desktop, or custom radio player including TuneIn, iTunes, Alexa, and iHeartRadio.
Personalize Your Stream Alias
To access your FTP connection details in Centova Cast, navigate to Quick Links located within the General section in the following format:
- In Centova Cast, navigate to the Secure Gateway section.
- Locate the SSL Stream URL field.
- Click Edit, set your alias (e.g., My-Station), then Save.
- Click Copy to get your SSL stream for any platforms.
