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Centova Cast is a popular control panel designed for online radio streaming. It allows you to manage and broadcast your radio station. Here are some common commands you might use to manage Centova Cast on a Linux server:

1. Starting Centova Cast Service:

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   systemctl start centovacast

2. Stopping Centova Cast Service:

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   systemctl stop centovacast

3. Restarting Centova Cast Service:

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   systemctl restart centovacast

4. Checking Centova Cast Service Status:

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   systemctl status centovacast

5. Viewing Centova Cast Logs:

   • Main log:
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     tail -f /home/centovacast/system/logs/centovacast.log
   • Stream log:
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     tail -f /home/centovacast/srv/username/logs/stream.log

6. Updating Centova Cast:

   • Download and extract the update package provided by Centova Cast.
   • Backup your configuration files before updating.
   • Replace the old files with the new files from the update.
   • Restart Centova Cast service.

7. Creating a New Stream:

   • Use Centova Cast's web interface to create a new stream.

8. Starting and Stopping Streams:

   • Use Centova Cast's web interface to start and stop individual streams.

9. Managing AutoDJ:

   • Use Centova Cast's web interface to upload media for AutoDJ and manage playlists.

10. Scheduling Playlists:

    • Set up playlist schedules using Centova Cast's scheduling features.

11. Managing Server Settings:

    • Use Centova Cast's web interface to configure server settings, stream bitrates, and more.

12. User and Access Management:

    • Create and manage user accounts with varying access levels through the Centova Cast interface.

13. Backup and Restore:

    • Centova Cast provides options to create backups of your configuration and data.

14. Generating Listener Statistics:

    • Use Centova Cast's web interface to generate listener statistics and reports.

Remember that these commands and actions might vary slightly depending on the version of Centova Cast you are using.

<strong>Always refer to Centova Cast's official documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding managing Centova Cast on your Linux server.