Password Protecting Stream

DigitWebsites · 2nd July 2004, 14:03

Is there a way to password protect a stream so only authenticated listeners can listen?

BenC · 2nd July 2004, 14:10

It's been brought up before. A way you can do it is don't make it private, and password protect your site that has a listen link on it. Do a search, there might be other solutions.

DigitWebsites · 2nd July 2004, 14:13

I hear ya - that isn't too bad - however, if someone knows how to port scan - they can figure out that my server is streaming. An actual stream authentication would be better so it protects the actual port the stream is on rather than just the PLS file / link. I'm sure what you wrote is the only way - but I'm hoping maybe someone has found a better way.

Thanks!

BenC · 2nd July 2004, 14:15

No prob. If you're worried about average listeners connecting, I'm guessing the average listener has never heard of port scanning

protegechris · 2nd July 2004, 14:16

Why are you so paranoid about it?

Set it to not be listed in the directory, and just give the link to the people you want to listen, it's that simple.

BenC · 2nd July 2004, 14:18

Chris, some people just have issues. You have the ADHD thing goin for you, this guy is paranoid, leave hime alone!

DigitWebsites · 2nd July 2004, 14:19

No - my main concern is that I am unlicensed and I don't need any powers that be figuring out that I run a personal stream. I only run it for my own personal listening - however, if it is open then they have the power to litigate - whether or not I link to it. Open is public not private.

BenC · 2nd July 2004, 14:21

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No - my main concern is that I am unlicensed and I don't need the RIAA, BMI, SEASAC or ASCAP figuring out that I run a personal stream.

Just a note, this forums is PUBLIC.

protegechris · 2nd July 2004, 14:21

Digit, There are thousands of stations on shoutcast streaming illegally, and we dont ever hear of them getting busted by riaa.

Especially if you are just streaming with 1 or 2 slots for yourself to listen to, and dont have a website for it or anything, if thats the case , chances are you are the last station the riaa would be looking for.

DigitWebsites · 2nd July 2004, 14:40

I hear ya - good point!

MegaRock · 2nd July 2004, 15:46

If it is blocking those 'organizations' then use the simplest method - block them.

http://techfocus.org/comments.php?catid=17&id=3671

This is a list of those associated with the RIAA. Block these IP's along with any IP's you can trace from ascap.com, bmi.com and sesac.com. Then as far as they can tell you don't even exist. This also works to block them from your website and anything else you deem fit to.

I'm legal but I block them just because I don't like the rat bastards.

DigitWebsites · 2nd July 2004, 15:56

Excellent idea! Thanks!

2nd July 2004, 14:03	#1
DigitWebsites Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23	Password Protecting Stream Is there a way to password protect a stream so only authenticated listeners can listen?

2nd July 2004, 14:10	#2
BenC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Show Me State Posts: 336	It's been brought up before. A way you can do it is don't make it private, and password protect your site that has a listen link on it. Do a search, there might be other solutions. music, there is none greater.

2nd July 2004, 14:15	#4
BenC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Show Me State Posts: 336	No prob. If you're worried about average listeners connecting, I'm guessing the average listener has never heard of port scanning music, there is none greater.

2nd July 2004, 14:16	#5
protegechris Forum Queen Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas Posts: 6,635	Why are you so paranoid about it? Set it to not be listed in the directory, and just give the link to the people you want to listen, it's that simple. yeah, i'm back.

2nd July 2004, 14:18	#6
BenC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Show Me State Posts: 336	Chris, some people just have issues. You have the ADHD thing goin for you, this guy is paranoid, leave hime alone! music, there is none greater.

2nd July 2004, 14:13	#3
DigitWebsites Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23	I hear ya - that isn't too bad - however, if someone knows how to port scan - they can figure out that my server is streaming. An actual stream authentication would be better so it protects the actual port the stream is on rather than just the PLS file / link. I'm sure what you wrote is the only way - but I'm hoping maybe someone has found a better way. Thanks!

2nd July 2004, 14:19	#7
DigitWebsites Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23	No - my main concern is that I am unlicensed and I don't need any powers that be figuring out that I run a personal stream. I only run it for my own personal listening - however, if it is open then they have the power to litigate - whether or not I link to it. Open is public not private. Last edited by DigitWebsites; 2nd July 2004 at 14:40.

2nd July 2004, 14:21	#9
protegechris Forum Queen Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas Posts: 6,635	Digit, There are thousands of stations on shoutcast streaming illegally, and we dont ever hear of them getting busted by riaa. Especially if you are just streaming with 1 or 2 slots for yourself to listen to, and dont have a website for it or anything, if thats the case , chances are you are the last station the riaa would be looking for. yeah, i'm back.

2nd July 2004, 14:40	#10
DigitWebsites Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23	I hear ya - good point!

2nd July 2004, 15:46	#11
MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,775	If it is blocking those 'organizations' then use the simplest method - block them. http://techfocus.org/comments.php?catid=17&id=3671 This is a list of those associated with the RIAA. Block these IP's along with any IP's you can trace from ascap.com, bmi.com and sesac.com. Then as far as they can tell you don't even exist. This also works to block them from your website and anything else you deem fit to. I'm legal but I block them just because I don't like the rat bastards. 1001. FM - Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Tune In Now! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

2nd July 2004, 15:56	#12
DigitWebsites Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23	Excellent idea! Thanks!

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