What Is Xtream Codes?
Xtream Codes is a middleware-style API login many IPTV providers use. Instead of pasting a long playlist URL, you enter a server address, username, and password. The player then queries endpoints for live channels, VOD, series, and sometimes EPG.
Xtream Codes Connection Format
Server: http://example.com:8080
Username: your_username
Password: your_password
M3U URL (generated):
http://example.com:8080/get.php?username=X&password=Y&type=m3u_plus&output=tsHow to Use Xtream Codes in Each Player
Smarters: Add User → Xtream Codes API → enter server URL, username, password → login → refresh channels/EPG.
TiviMate: Add playlist → Xtream Codes → enter credentials → set update intervals → add XMLTV if separate.
XCIPTV: Add user → select Xtream → login → confirm categories populate correctly.
Kodi: Many users generate an M3U and XMLTV URL, then configure a PVR client with those endpoints.
OTTPlayer: Some builds use portal workflows; others accept M3U/XMLTV generated from Xtream.
Xtream Codes vs M3U — Comparison
| Feature | Xtream Codes | M3U URL |
|---|---|---|
| Connection type | API login | Direct URL |
| Live TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| VOD movies | ✓ | ~ |
| Series/Episodes | ✓ | ✗ |
| EPG integration | Often built-in | Separate URL |
| Multiple streams | Provider-managed | Not managed |
| Player support | Wide | Universal |
Xtream Codes API Endpoints
| Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|
/get.php | M3U playlist generation |
/player_api.php | JSON API for apps |
/xmltv.php | EPG data |
/streaming/ | Stream delivery |
Troubleshooting Xtream Codes
- Wrong server format: include port if provided (e.g.
:8080). - Trailing slash issues: some servers break auth when you add or remove
/. - Connection limit reached: providers cap concurrent streams; close other devices.
- Subscription expired: regenerate credentials or renew on the official panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Xtream Codes is a structured IPTV login format (server URL + username + password) used by many players to retrieve live channels, VOD and series data from a provider API.
In Smarters, choose Xtream Codes API when adding a user, then enter server URL (including port if required), username and password.
M3U is a playlist URL. Xtream is an API login that can generate playlists and provide structured VOD/series categories. Both are widely supported depending on the player.
Common causes include wrong server format (missing port), trailing slashes, connection limits reached, or expired subscriptions.
Often, yes: providers expose a generated M3U URL using /get.php with your username and password. The exact endpoint depends on the server implementation.
It depends on the provider’s simultaneous connection rules. Some accounts allow 1 stream, others allow multiple.