Funkwhale is an open-source project that lets you host and share your own music, podcasts, and audiobooks. It is a self-hosted, decentralized platform that allows you to create and manage your own audio library. Funkwhale is built on Django and Vue.js, and it is designed to be easy to install and use.
Login
On your first visit to the site, you will be presented with the login/signup screen.
When your instance is first created, an account is created for you with the email you chose. You can get the password for this account by going to your Elestio dashboard and clicking on the "Show Password" button.
Enter your email, name and password and click the "Login" button
Browse
Browse in Funkwhale is a screen that provides an overview of your audio library. View your recent music, podcasts, and audiobooks from the browse screen. Search for audio by name, artist, or genre. View the details of each audio, such as the album it belongs to, the artist who created it, and the genre it falls under. Audio uploaded can be shared with other users and played on any device. Browse is essential for finding, managing, and sharing your audio.
Albums
Albums in Funkwhale are collections of audio tracks that belong to the same artist or genre. They are used to organize and group audio tracks together. Albums provide a way to browse and listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Albums can be created, edited, and deleted from the Albums screen. Albums are essential for organizing your audio tracks, creating playlists, and sharing your music with others. Add album art, track listings, and descriptions to your albums to make them more appealing and informative.
Playlists
Playlists in Funkwhale are collections of audio tracks that you can listen to in a specific order. They are used to create custom mixes of music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Playlists provide a way to organize and share audio tracks with others. Playlists can be created, edited, and deleted from the Playlists screen. Playlists are essential for creating custom mixes, sharing your favorite tracks, and discovering new music.
Artists
Artists in Funkwhale are creators of audio tracks. They are used to identify and credit the creators of music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Artists provide a way to browse and discover new audio tracks. Artists are essential for identifying the creators of audio tracks, exploring new music, and supporting your favorite artists. Artists can help you find new tracks, discover new genres, and connect with other music lovers. Artists benefit from having their music shared and played by others.
Radios
Radios in Funkwhale are curated collections of audio tracks that you can listen to in a specific order. Radios provide a way to discover new audio tracks and genres. Radios can be created, edited, and deleted from the Radios screen. Radios are essential for creating custom mixes, exploring new music, and sharing your favorite tracks with others. Radios can help you find new tracks, discover new genres, and connect with other music lovers.
