AuthoIPTV

AuthoIPTV – A Smart and Seamless IPTV Player.

AuthoIPTV is a feature-rich Electron-powered IPTV player designed for desktop users. It offers a seamless streaming experience with M3U playlist support, automatic updates, EPG (Electronic Program Guide) integration, and custom authorization headers for protected streams. Whether you’re watching live TV, movies, or shows, AuthoIPTV delivers a smooth and intuitive experience.

Key Features:

M3U Playlist Support – Load, manage, and stream IPTV playlists with ease.
Auto-Update Playlists – Automatically refresh and update M3U playlists.
EPG Integration – View electronic program guide (EPG) from playlist sources.
Custom Headers Support – Authenticate with custom headers for secure streams
Full-Screen HLS Playback – Enjoy smooth, immersive streaming.
Channel Navigation – Easily browse and switch between channels inside the player.
Playlist Management – Add, edit, and organize multiple playlists.
Electron-Based – Runs as a standalone desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Playback Libraries (hls.js + Shaka Player) – Supports HLS via hls.js and DASH + ClearKey DRM via Shaka Player.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Quick Navigation – Navigate easily using keyboard controls.
Material UI Design – Sleek, user-friendly interface with light and dark mode support.
JSON Playlist Support – Load and manage playlists in JSON format.
Custom User-Agent for playlist fetching – Specify custom User-Agent to fetch a playlist.
Single Stream Playback – Play a single stream link with custom headers, and ClearKey DRM.
DASH & DRM support – DASH & DRM (Clear Key) streams are now supported.
Playlist & Channel Search – to quickly find playlists & channels
Audio Selection for multi-audio streams – Select your desired audio track.

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🔗 Latest Release: Download AuthoIPTV

📄 License & Legal

This software is provided as freeware and is licensed under a Custom Freeware License.

It also makes use of open-source components, each with their own licenses.
See the full list here: Third-Party Licenses

Terms of Service

By using this application, you agree to our Terms of Service.

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🧠 Check out the AuthoIPTV Wiki for everything from setup guides to troubleshooting help and feature explanations.

⚠️ Disclaimer

AuthoIPTV is a player only. It does not provide any content. You must add your own M3U playlist to watch videos or channels.

IPTV Provider Guide: Creating Playlists & Streams

IPTV Provider Guide: Creating Playlists \& Streams

Playlist Format

Use M3U8 Format: Providers must use the .m3u8 format for playlists.
Supported Attributes: Basic M3U attributes, VLC options, Kodi properties, and inline URL headers are supported.
User-Agent Requirement: Some providers require a specific user agent for access. Our player uses:
```
AuthoIPTV (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) autho-iptv/0.5.4-beta.1 Electron/34.4.0
```
Providers must allow this user agent. Additionally, some Chromium-based headers will be sent, and providers should not block them.

1. Basic Playlist

#EXTM3U
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="channel1" tvg-name="Channel One" group-title="News", Channel One
http://provider.com/stream1.m3u8
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="channel2" tvg-name="Channel Two" group-title="News", Channel Two
http://provider.com/stream2.m3u8
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="channel3" tvg-name="Channel Three" group-title="Sports", Channel Three
http://provider.com/stream3.m3u8

2. Playlist with Kodi Properties and DRM License

#EXTM3U
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="movie1" tvg-name="Premium Movie" group-title="Movies", Premium Movie
#KODIPROP:inputstream.adaptive.license_type=clearkey
#KODIPROP:inputstream.adaptive.license_key=https://license-server.com/getlicense
https://drm-provider.com/stream.mpd

3. Playlist with VLC Header

#EXTM3U  
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="music1" tvg-name="Music Channel" group-title="Music", Music Channel  
#EXTVLCOPT:http-user-agent=IPTVPlayer/v0.4.2  
http://music-provider.com/stream.m3u8

#EXTM3U  
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="premium1" tvg-name="Premium TV" group-title="Premium", Premium TV  
#EXTHTTP:{"cookie":"SESSIONID=abcd1234"}
https://premium-provider.com/secure.m3u8

Stream Links

Providers can embed inline headers, DRM schemes, and license URLs within the stream URL.

Piped Inline Headers & DRM

#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="movie1" tvg-name="Premium Movie" group-title="Movies", Premium Movie  
https://drm-provider.com/stream.mpd|User-Agent=IPTVPlayer/v0.4.2&drmScheme=clearkey&drmLicense=https://license-server.com/getlicense

In this case:

The user agent is set inline.
The stream uses Clearkey DRM.
A license URL is included.

Custom Headers

#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="sport1" tvg-name="Sports HD" group-title="Sports", Sports HD  
https://secure-provider.com/stream.m3u8|Custom-Header-1=CustomValue1&Custom-Header-2=CustomValue2

Here, 2 custom headers (Custom-Header-1 and Custom-Header-2) are added.

Playing a Single Stream

The player also supports playing a single stream using the Play Stream dialog.

Users can manually enter a stream URL and provide optional headers such as:
- User-Agent
- Cookie
- Origin
- Referer
- DRM License URL / KeyID:Key string
Inline headers and inline DRM configurations are also supported.

Example: Single Stream with Headers

https://provider.com/live.m3u8|User-Agent=IPTVPlayer/v0.4.2&Referer=https://provider.com

https://secure-stream.com/protected.m3u8|Cookie=SESSIONID=abcd1234

Single Stream with DRM License URL

For ClearKey DRM, the stream URL should include the DRM scheme and license URL.

Example: ClearKey DRM Stream

https://drm-provider.com/stream.mpd|drmScheme=clearkey&drmLicense=https://license-server.com/getlicense

ClearKey License Request & Response Format

When the player requests the ClearKey license, the license server should return a JSON response with KeyID:Key pairs in Base64 format.

Request Example (JSON Format)

The player sends a request with the KeyID in Base64 format:

{
  "kids": ["dGhpcy1pcy1hLWtleWlk"],
  "type" : "temporary"
}

Response Example (JSON Format)

The license server must return the decryption KeyID:Key pair in Base64 format:

{
  "keys": [
    {
      "kty": "oct",
      "kid": "dGhpcy1pcy1hLWtleWlk",
      "k": "c2FtcGxlLWtleS1zdHJpbmc="
    }
  ],
  "type": "temporary"
}

Explanation:

kids → The KeyID(s) requested by the player.
keys → The returned decryption keys.
- kid: The KeyID in Base64 format.
- k: The actual decryption key in Base64 format.
type → Usually "temporary" for short-lived session keys.

Important Notes:

The KeyID and Key must be Base64-encoded.
Ensure the license server responds with valid JSON format.
This method applies to ClearKey DRM and is not for Widevine or PlayReady.

Providing DRM License with KeyID:Key String

For DRM-protected streams, the KeyID:Key pair must be provided in Base64 format (or HEX if required by the provider).

Example: Single Stream with DRM License

https://drm-provider.com/stream.mpd|drmScheme=clearkey&drmLicense=dGhpcy1pcy1hLWtleWlk:c2FtcGxlLWtleS1zdHJpbmc

Codec Support

Some audio codecs like Dolby, AC3, and DTS are not supported due to our Chromium-based playback engine.
Providers should ensure their streams use AAC, MP3, or other widely supported audio codecs for compatibility.

VOD (Video On Demand) Content Support

Not all VOD content is supported because Chromium does not support all formats.
Unsupported Formats in Chromium-based HLS/HTML5 Players:
- MPEG-TS with certain codecs (e.g., MPEG-2 Video, AC3 Audio).
- Certain fragmented MP4 (fMP4) implementations.
- Older proprietary formats like RealMedia (.rm), QuickTime (.mov with some codecs).
- HEVC (H.265) in certain browser environments (depends on platform support).

Example: Unsupported VOD Stream

#EXTM3U  
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="vod1" tvg-name="Classic Movie" group-title="VOD", Classic Movie  
https://vod-provider.com/unsupported-video.ts

This .ts file may not play if it contains MPEG-2 Video and AC3 Audio, which are not supported in most Chromium-based players.
Providers should use H.264 (AVC) in MP4 containers with AAC audio for maximum compatibility.

Following these guidelines will help ensure smooth playback in our IPTV player app.

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