# Playing Streams

There are two ways to play streams in FreeAmp.

- You can play streams directly from a stream server without downloading the file.
- You can download a stream and save it on your hard drive.

To play a stream without downloading the file:

1. Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
2. From the FreeAmp My Music window, select the Streams Folder.
3. From the Streams Folder, click on a stream.

The Streams folder contains a Favorites folder to store streams you want to play when you are connected to the Internet. You can add a new stream to your Favorite folder by clicking on the Add a New Stream option in the folder and then entering the Stream name and URL. You can also add streams to your Favorites folder by right-clicking on any stream in your Streams folder and then selecting Add to Favorites from the drop-down menu.

You'll also see the Relatable Recommended Streams folder. This folder contains recommended streams that suit your musical preferences based on what you've been listening to with FreeAmp. Relatable-recommended streams are automatically generated for users who've created a profile under Options.