NOTE: You can connect live up to 5 minutes before the live event window opens. This allows your DJ to test their connection.

First things first. A broadcaster is a program on your computer that lets you connect to your online radio station and broadcast live. There are several broadcasters to choose from like Mixxx and Virtual DJ.

But for Windows and Mac, getting started we suggest BUTT. It's simple, easy to use, and works seamlessly with Radio.co. Or if you're looking for something different, there are dozens to choose from.

With BUTT, you can connect and broadcast live in minutes without any technical mumbo-jumbo. Just sign-in to your Radio.co account, connect to your station, and reach your listeners.

Once downloaded, login using your Radio.co account details, then choose your station. There are a few options in terms of what you want to broadcast. Once sorted, connect and you'll be broadcasting live to your station.

For a full rundown of how to use the Radio.co Broadcast, check out the help guide.

When using BUTT, you have the option to poll your Live DJ credentials through your Radio.co log in (SSO).

However, you can also enter your credentials manually. To find these, head to Radio.co and select 'Dashboard'. Here, you will see the credentials in the top right corner.

For the eagled-eyed amongst you, you may notice we've changed things up in this department. You’ll now see a new set of Live DJ details in your dashboard. These use the dj.radio.co address and stay the same even if your station moves.

They’re part of our work to make routine maintenance seamless, so we can keep things running smoothly in the background without interrupting your shows.

Your old details will still work for now, though the new set gives you the full benefit of this update. To make the most of it, we encourage you to switch over when you can.

If you have any further questions, please do reach out to us at help@radio.co.