Perfect (SSL) Shoutcast Server

[HG2S]

This might be of interest to future readers:

https://sc-mirror.shoutca.st/docs/DNAS_Server.html#Networking

alternateports : Specify additional ports which listeners will be able to connect to the server [Default = <no value>]

This is specified as a comma separated string e.g. alternateports=80,8080 and will only provide listener responses i.e. none of the admin or /index.html pages will respond on these ports, just the audio stream.

This is provided as a way to help improve connectivity to any of the streams provided from the server for cases where external firewalls are blocking listener access to the stream on the main port.

[HubuFM]

From what you're saying the port assignment is either 8000 or 443 (for https). Does the server automatically re-direct http requests to https?

No, you can use nginx/apache for port 80 to redirect to 443 with '301'. nginx/apache should run on port 80 and reachable for certbot/LetsEncrypt.

[HG2S]

portbase = XXXX # Port to stream, can be 8000 or 443 for direct SSL connect without additional port.

From what you're saying the port assignment is either 8000 or 443 (for https). Does the server automatically re-direct http requests to https?

[HubuFM]

ulimits should be increased if you expect more than 1,000 listeners at the same time. But most stations are below it, so you safe time.

[HG2S]

I updated first post, because it is now much easier.

In the original post you referred to:

Sometimes DNAS crying and need holidays.

Is that still the case with the newer version of Shoutcast? Any idea there?

Also:

If you expect more than 300 listeners it's highly recommend to increase your open file limits

Do you still recommend upping the ulimits?

[HG2S]

SSL certificates from LetsEncrypt are only valid for 3 months. So it need to be renewed.

OK, you're referring to certificate renewal. That's fine. -Thanks

[HubuFM]

What is meant by "Renew-SSL Hooks" and why is that needed or recommended? -Thank you

Hi,

I updated first post, because it is now much easier.
SSL certificates from LetsEncrypt are only valid for 3 months. So it need to be renewed.

[HG2S]

What is meant by "Renew-SSL Hooks" and why is that needed or recommended? -Thank you

[Techno.RS]

Exactly what I need just a little problem and question:
Can this all be done also with Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS or must be Debian only?

[LStratmann]

In the meantime SHOUTcast offers this, at that time it was chargeable.

[nitromix]

So much effort when SHOUTcast have to support native and free SSL

[HubuFM]

You can also do SSL enabled reverse proxy to SHOUTcast with Apache if you already have it installed. Did it on my Windows machine.

Yes, but in my test nginx was faster (micro caching) and need less resources. But both methods will work.

[thinktink]

You can also do SSL enabled reverse proxy to SHOUTcast with Apache if you already have it installed. Did it on my Windows machine.

[HubuFM]

UPDATE:

SINCE DNAS 2.6.1 external SSL proxy (nginx/apache) isn't required anymore!

Now:
- Create SSL certificates with Letsencrypt/Certbot
- Enter Certificates in "sc_serv.conf" as below
- Start/Restart DNAS.
- Done!

portbase = XXXX # Port to stream, can be 8000 or 443 for direct SSL connect without additional port.
sslcertificatekeyfile = /etc/letsencrypt/live/MYWEBSITE.COM/privkey.pem
sslcertificatefile = /etc/letsencrypt/live/MYWEBSITE.COM/fullchain.pem