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title: How to Connect BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool) to Your Stream
description: BUTT, short for Broadcast Using This Tool, is a free and popular application for live broadcasting to a SHOUTcast or Icecast server. It is lightweight, easy to learn, and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, which makes it a favourite…
url: "https://disoh.com/no/support/how-to-connect-butt-broadcast-using-this-tool-to-your-stream/"
updated: "2026-07-22"
category: Streaming
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# How to Connect BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool) to Your Stream

BUTT, short for Broadcast Using This Tool, is a free and popular application for live broadcasting to a SHOUTcast or Icecast server. It is lightweight, easy to learn, and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, which makes it a favourite for new broadcasters. This guide shows you how to connect BUTT to your Disoh radio server and go live.

## What you need before you start

Have your server connection details ready. You can find these in your radio control panel:

- **Server type:** SHOUTcast or Icecast.
- **Hostname or IP address.**
- **Port number.**
- **Source password.**
- For Icecast, the **mount point** (for example, /stream).

You will also need a microphone or an audio source selected in your computer's sound settings.

## Setting up a server in BUTT

- Open BUTT and click **Settings**.
- On the **Main** tab, under Server, click **Add**.
- Give the server a name you will recognise.
- Choose the correct **type** (SHOUTcast or Icecast).
- Enter the **Address** (hostname), **Port**, and **Password**.
- For Icecast, enter the **mount point**.
- Save the settings.

## Choosing your audio settings

On the Audio tab, select your input device (such as your microphone or mixer) and set the format and bitrate. A common choice for music is MP3 at 128 kbps, which balances quality and reliability. Make sure the format you pick is supported by your server configuration.

## Going live

- Back on the main BUTT window, click **Play** (the connect button) to start streaming.
- Watch for the connected status and the signal meter moving.
- Open your stream URL in a media player to confirm you can hear yourself.
- Click **Stop** when you are finished broadcasting.

## Troubleshooting

- **Cannot connect:** double-check the hostname, port, password, and (for Icecast) the mount point.
- **Connected but silent:** confirm the correct input device is selected and not muted.
- **Listeners hear drops:** lower the bitrate or check your upload speed.

## Need help?

If BUTT will not connect to your server, our support team can confirm your exact settings over live chat.