When your provider sends credentials, you usually see either an M3U playlist link or Xtream Codes details (server URL, username, password). Both tell your player where to fetch channels; they are just different “shapes” of the same idea.
M3U playlists
An M3U URL points to a text list of streams. Players download it periodically to refresh channels. Keep the link private—anyone with the URL can often watch on your subscription.
Xtream Codes / Xtream API
Here you enter:
- Server URL (sometimes called host or portal)
- Username
- Password
Apps then build the same channel list without you handling a raw M3U file. Many UK users find this method quicker to type on a TV remote.
EPG and catch-up
Electronic programme guide (EPG) data may arrive as a separate URL. If your guide is empty, check that the EPG field is filled or enabled in the app settings—not every playlist bundles EPG by default.
For step-by-step device screenshots, open our Setup guide after you receive credentials from checkout.