M3U, Xtream Codes or MAG Portal: The Differences

Compare link M3U, API Xtream Codes and portal MAG. Discover the differences and the connection format suitable for your IPTV player.
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An IPTV subscription can offer several connection formats. They respond to different uses; choose the one that suits your player and device.

Xtream Codes API

This format uses a identifier, has password and one Server URL. Compatible players can load channels, TV guide and on-demand content depending on the service’s features.

Link M3U

A M3U link contains a list of streams. It works with many players, including VLC on computer. The TV guide and video-on-demand features may require additional settings.

Portal MAG

On MAG decoders and certain compatible players, access is associated with the MAC address and one Portal URL.

Which format to choose?

  • Smart TV, Fire TV, Android or iPhone: Xtream Codes
  • Computer with VLC: M3U
  • MAG decoder: Portal MAG

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