How to use VOD 2 Live to Schedule Social Media Broadcasts
This guide explains how to schedule recorded video using VOD 2 Live so playback starts at the time you choose and ends when the scheduled window ends. While the station is playing, MediaCP streams that scheduled playout to social destinations using Stream Targets. Destinations can include YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Icecast, and any number of custom […]
What is an MCP Server
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. Here is what an MCP server actually is, in plain terms, and what changes about your day when your AI assistant can talk directly to your MediaCP panel.
SRT Publishing With MediaCP Cloud Video
What is SRT? SRT stands for Secure Reliable Transport, it is an open source video transport protocol that provides a secure and reliable solution for low latency video transport. The protocol features: SRT is optimised for packet loss recovery, jitter control, encryption, and resilience over any IP network. SRT Output MediaCP Cloud Video provides SRT […]
Upgrade to Cloud Video for Improved Network Reliability
Have an existing video streaming business or looking to start one? MediaCP Cloud Video operates with worldwide ingest and CDN locations, backed by a 99% uptime guarantee. A live broadcast only gets one chance; if the stream goes down, viewers are lost and the event is affected. For livestreams reliability is everything; however, regional network […]
Introducing MCP Video
MediaCP Video is our new comprehensive video streaming engine with Live Streaming, Video on Demand, Relay, and TV Station capabilities, included free with every MediaCP video license. This powerful engine features advanced functionality including referrer validation and automatic recording capabilities. MediaCP Video provides content creators with a complete, built-in streaming solution that’s recommended for all […]
Stream Events: Platform-Wide Activity Logging
We are pleased to announce the release of Stream Events, a new real-time event logging system now available on 2.15.3. Designed to bring greater visibility of what is happening on the panel and services. Stream Events captures and stores a comprehensive record of activities across the panel, from live DJ connections, service configuration updates, and […]
Radio Station Onboarding & Migration Guide
Migrating a radio station or platform to a new panel can feel daunting, but it’s more straightforward than it looks. Whether you’re moving from CentovaCast, AzuraCast, or another panel, this guide covers the whole process. Before you do anything else, we recommend reading the Start your own streaming platform guide. Once you’re familiar with the […]
Upgrade from Debian 11 End of LTS
Debian 11 is approaching the end of LTS on June 30th 2026, after this date new installations on Debian 11 will be blocked but will continue allowing upgrades for 6 months. We have recently added support for Debian 13 so this is great timing for customers who need to move from Debian 11, so we […]
Introducing Our New Feature Request System
We are excited to announce that we have launched our new revamped Feature Request platform for customers to submit ideas, vote on new features, and shape our product roadmap. The new system keeps all the functionality you’re familiar with while adding tools that make it easier to participate in product decisions and connect with other […]
MediaCP’s Billing Integration Saves Time and Money
Gone are the days of manually creating streaming accounts and chasing down payments. MediaCP puts you in complete control of your revenue stream, giving your streaming business the professional automation it needs to scale in today’s competitive digital marketplace. MediaCP’s Billing Integration solves these operational headaches with comprehensive platform support that allows for the billing […]