M3U Playlist & Xtream Codes: How to Add Them (2026)

What is an M3U playlist?

An M3U playlist is a web link to a text file that lists every channel’s name, group and stream address. A player app reads it and builds your channel list. Xtream Codes is a login (server, username, password) that gives the app the same channels plus movies, series and the guide. Use Xtream Codes when the app supports it.

M3U or Xtream Codes?

	Xtream Codes	M3U playlist
What you enter	Server URL, username, password	One long link
Movies and series	Yes, as separate sections	Usually mixed into the channel list
TV guide	Usually loads by itself	Add the XMLTV (EPG) link separately
Best in	Axon Player, TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro, XCIPTV	Perfect Player, Kodi, VLC, any player

How to add each one

App	Where to add it	Guide
Axon Player	First screen › Xtream Codes or M3U	Axon Player review
TiviMate	Add playlist › Xtream Codes or Enter URL	TiviMate setup
IPTV Smarters Pro	Login with Xtream Codes API or Load Your Playlist	Smarters setup
Perfect Player	Settings › General › Playlist	Perfect Player settings
Kodi	PVR IPTV Simple Client › Configure › M3U URL	Kodi setup

Keep your playlist private

Your M3U link and Xtream login contain your username and password. Do not post them in forums or share them; anyone with the link uses your screens. If you think it leaked, message us and we will change it.

Questions

Are free M3U playlists safe?

Public playlists found online are often broken, unreliable or carry content without permission. They can also point to unsafe sites. A playlist from your provider is the dependable option.

What is an EPG link?

An XMLTV address that gives the app the TV guide: what is on now and next for each channel.

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