Enabling API access for remote streaming
A streaming client needs to get the details of the media available on the streaming server. The client needs to authenticate with server access the catalog and list of songs and even request offline access to store media locally. With Ampache, we can use its REST and XML APIs. Through these APIs, clients can communicate with Ampache. You can even write your own client tool using any of the supported APIs.
This recipe covers the setup process for streaming content to remote devices. As of writing this, Ampache allows all users to use all available APIs. We will learn how to modify this setting and configure it to limit access based on user accounts.
Getting ready
Open Ampache in your browser and log in with admin credentials.
How to do it…
We will create a separate user account for remote streaming. From the Ampache homepage, click on the admin icon in the top-left corner and then click on the Add User link from the User Tools section. An add user menu...
