> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.webradioplayers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Up Your First Station

> Follow this step-by-step wizard to create your station workspace, connect your stream, and activate your account.

Welcome to Web Radio Players! Your entire broadcasting ecosystem - from embeddable players to analytics - starts with creating a **Station Workspace**.

Let's get your first station on the air.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/webradioplayers/WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6/images/1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6&q=85&s=991c0e4d47fb89336c417d86bb543936" alt="Create your first station" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/1.png" />
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## The Setup Wizard

From your main Operations Console, click the blue **+ New Station** button to launch the configuration wizard.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Station Details">
    Fill in your public-facing information, including your Station Name, Slogan, and Contact Email.

    *Make sure to set your Country and Timezone accurately, as this will dictate how your weekly schedule and analytics are recorded!*
  </Step>

  <Step title="Streaming Information">
    This is the most important step. Paste your direct streaming URL (e.g., Icecast, Shoutcast) into the field.

    Before proceeding, click the **Test your stream** button. If you hear your audio, your stream is properly formatted and ready to broadcast.

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/webradioplayers/WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6/images/3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6&q=85&s=c62a5d00c759c76dafc5f44bae3817bd" alt="Test your streaming URL" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Station Logo">
    Click **Select a logo** to upload your brand's artwork (Accepted formats: PNG, JPG. Max size: 5MB). While you can skip this step, we highly recommend uploading a logo now, as it will instantly brand your public pages and web players.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review & Confirm">
    Review the summary of your station. If everything looks correct, toggle the switch labeled **Everything is fine. The information displayed is accurate** to activate the Continue button.

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/webradioplayers/WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6/images/5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6&q=85&s=5f80acb361b7e4a2874b655922ad69e7" alt="Review station details" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/5.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Subscription Plan">
    Select the plan that best fits your broadcasting needs. All plans begin with a **30-Day Free Trial**.

    *If you aren't sure which tier you need, click **Compare all plan features** to see a detailed breakdown of player limits and analytics features.*

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/webradioplayers/WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6/images/6a.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WvwUhgE7ysjy4kY6&q=85&s=0f150a44d067940784fee1f4c81eaba5" alt="Subscription plan selection" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/6a.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Checkout & Adaptive Pricing">
    After accepting the Terms of Service, you will be securely redirected to Stripe to finalize your trial.

    <Info>
      **Understanding Your Currency Options at Checkout:** Our base prices are in British Pounds (GBP). Stripe's adaptive pricing may automatically offer you the option to pay in your local currency instead.

      * **If you choose GBP:** Your billed amount will remain exactly the same every month, though your bank may apply small foreign transaction fees if you are outside the UK.
      * **If you choose your Local Currency:** You avoid bank fees, but your monthly billed amount may fluctuate slightly based on real-time global exchange rates.
    </Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once you click **Start Trial** in Stripe, you will be redirected back to your dashboard where your new station is now fully active!

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## Next Steps

Now that your stream is connected and your workspace is live, what would you like to build first?

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Set Up Your Player" icon="play" href="/players/customizing-ui">
    Design and embed a custom audio player directly on your own website.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Your Public Page" icon="browser" href="/public-pages/custom-domains">
    Launch a fully hosted, interactive radio website using our platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Listener Access" icon="globe" href="/station/geo-blocking">
    Use Geo-blocking to restrict or allow countries based on your licensing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>