# IPTV channels not loading

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-channels-not-loading/

> Channels stuck loading, spinning or not appearing? A step-by-step fix for IPTV channel lists and streams that will not load.

There are two different problems that look alike: the **channel list** does not appear, or the list appears but **channels will not start**.

## The channel list does not appear

- Check the login details and server address ([login fixes](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-login-failed/)).
- Check the plan is active.
- Wait: a large list can take a minute on a slow stick.
- Clear the app's data and log in again.
- Test in a second app with the [M3U link](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/m3u-playlist-explained/).

## The list appears but channels do not play

- Try several channels from different groups.
- Switch player engine or decoder.
- Restart the device and router.
- Test on another device or on mobile data.

## Read the result

Result | Meaning | 
No channels on any device | Account or server address | 
List loads, nothing plays on any device | Network blocking or account | 
Works on mobile data only | Home network or ISP | 
Works in VLC, not in the app | The app; reinstall or switch | 

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## Questions and answers

**Why is my IPTV channel list empty?**

Wrong login details, an expired plan, or the app has not finished loading.

**Why do channels show but not play?**

Often a player setting or network block. Switch player engine and test on mobile data.

**Should I reinstall the app?**

If the login works elsewhere, yes: clear its data or reinstall.

## More fixes & errors guides

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- [IPTV login failed: how to fix it](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-login-failed/)
- [IPTV error codes explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-error-codes/)

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## Sources and official links

- [VLC media player (VideoLAN)](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
- [M3U playlist format (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U)

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