# Saving a Stream on Your Computer

FreeAmp allows you to save SHOUTcast/icecast streams on your computer as an MP3 file. Note: Streams are typically very large files and will use a large amount of hard disk space when you save them.

1. From the FreeAmp Main Window, click the Options button.
2. From the FreeAmp Preferences window, click the Streaming tab.
3. From the Streaming tab, select Save SHOUTcast/icecast Streams Locally and then type in the full path where you want to save the stream, or click the Browse button and navigate to the folder.
4. If your computer uses a Firewall, you must complete the Proxy information.
5. Click the OK button to save the information.

After you have saved the stream, make sure you return to this setting and deselect the Save SHOUTcast/icecast Streams Locally option. If you leave Save SHOUTcast/icecast Streams Locally enabled, all streams will automatically be saved on your hard drive.