[Icecast] SSL encryption with icecast2

[Thomas B. Ruecker]

Frederic `jchome` Jaeckel wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> is it possible to use such encryption like SSL/TLS for authenticating
> users on a mountpoint? I can't find somethin like that in the
> docmentation and it would be nice to have such a mechanism like that,
> because all passwords will be transmitted in PLAIN text. This is not
> very secure, because anyone can see the usernames and passwords in his
> sniffer program.
> Would be pleased if someone helps me.
>   
Do players support https?
You could simply set up a ssl "tunnel".

Cheers

Thomas