An Xtream Code API account is the login most IPTV providers give you today. Instead of one long playlist link, modern players ask for three fields: Server URL (Host), Username and Password. This guide explains where to find each one, how to check that the account works, and how to log in on any player, including your car screen with Android Auto.
Quick answer: the 3 fields of an Xtream account
| Field | Example | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Server URL / Host | http://my-server.com:8080 | Everything before /get.php or /player_api.php |
| Username | JohnDoe22 | After username= |
| Password | Secure99 | After password= |
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What is an Xtream Codes API account?
“Xtream Codes” started as server software for IPTV providers. Its API became a de facto standard: almost every IPTV player (IPTV Smarters, XCIPTV, TiviMate, AutoIPTV…) can log in with it. Compared to a plain M3U playlist, an Xtream login:
- Downloads channels already organized by category.
- Loads the EPG (program guide) and VOD posters automatically.
- Updates itself when the provider changes channels, with no new link needed.
- Shows account info such as expiry date and max connections.
The link formats you may receive
Providers send credentials in different shapes. All of these contain the same three fields (examples are made up):
1. M3U “get.php” link (most common)
2. Player API link
3. Direct stream link
In the third format, the username and password are the two path segments after /live/ (or /movie/, /series/).
How to extract the credentials step by step
1. Server URL (host + port)
Take the protocol (http:// or https://), the domain or IP, and the port. Common ports are :8080, :80, :8000, :25461 and :2086. Forgetting the port is the #1 cause of “can't connect to server”.
2. Username
Copy everything after username= up to the next &. Usernames are case-sensitive.
3. Password
Copy everything after password= up to the next &. Watch out for spaces at the end when copying from WhatsApp or email.
Test your Xtream Code API account live
Before setting up your player, check whether the server responds, when the account expires and how many simultaneous connections it allows.
Open the free Xtream Codes checkerHow to log in with your Xtream account
On Android Auto (car screen)
Phone IPTV players don't show up on Android Auto, because Google doesn't allow video apps there (see Xtream player for Android Auto). With AutoIPTV, open the app on your phone and choose “Add Xtream Codes API account”:
- Account name: any label (e.g. “My Car TV”)
- Server URL:
http://my-server.com:8080 - Username:
JohnDoe22 - Password:
Secure99
Then plug your phone into the car. First time? Follow how to watch IPTV on Android Auto to enable developer mode.
On other players
The process is the same in any player: look for “Login with Xtream Codes API” (sometimes “Xtream login” or “XC API”) and paste the three fields. Some players call the server field “Portal URL” or “Any name / URL”.
Troubleshooting Xtream logins
| Error | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Invalid username or password | Typo, wrong case or trailing space | Copy with the extractor |
| Can't connect to server | Missing port or wrong protocol | Add :8080 (or your port) and http:// |
| Account expired | Subscription or trial ended | Contact your provider |
| Max connections reached | Account in use on another device | Close the other session |
| Channels load but don't play | Server overloaded or format issue | See playlist loading errors |
A word on “free Xtream Code API accounts”
Lists of free accounts shared on forums are usually leaked credentials: they stop working within hours, can expose your IP address and often carry unlicensed content. Use accounts from your own provider or official trials. More in our guide to Xtream test accounts.
FAQ
Is an Xtream Code API account the same as an M3U link?
They usually point to the same service. The M3U link contains the Xtream username and password, so you can convert one into the other.
Can I get the M3U link from my Xtream login?
Yes: http://server:port/get.php?username=USER&password=PASS&type=m3u_plus&output=ts. The extractor builds it for you.
Is it safe to paste my link into an online tool?
Our extractor runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent or stored. Avoid tools that ask you to “log in” to check your account.
Instant categories, EPG and VOD in your car
Logging in via API lets AutoIPTV load categories, the program guide and posters without slowing down your head unit.
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