# Xtream Codes login explained

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/xtream-codes-login-explained/

> What an Xtream Codes login is, the three details it uses, why apps prefer it over M3U, and how to enter the server address correctly.

"Xtream Codes" was originally the name of a server panel. Today it describes a standard way for players to log in to an IPTV service using three details: **server URL**, **username** and **password**. Almost every modern player supports it.

## The three details

Field | Looks like | Tips | 
Server URL | http://server.example:8080 | Include http:// and the port if shown | 
Username | letters and numbers | Case-sensitive | 
Password | letters and numbers | Case-sensitive, no spaces | 

## Why players prefer it

- Channels, groups and the [TV guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/epg-tv-guide-explained/) come from one login.
- The app requests only what it needs, so large lists load faster.
- Changes on the server appear automatically.

## Where to find it

In your Viking IPTV welcome email, next to the [M3U link](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/m3u-playlist-explained/). If you only have an M3U link, the server, username and password are inside it (the parts after "get.php?username=" and "password=").

## Security

Your Xtream login gives access to your account. Do not share it, and do not enter it into apps you do not trust.

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## Questions and answers

**What is an Xtream Codes login?**

A server URL, username and password used by IPTV players to load your channels and guide.

**Is Xtream Codes better than M3U?**

In most apps, yes: faster, with the guide included.

**Do I include the port in the server URL?**

Yes, if your email shows one.

## More iptv explained guides

- [IPTV explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-explained/)
- [How IPTV works, from studio to screen](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/how-iptv-works-explained/)
- [M3U playlist explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/m3u-playlist-explained/)
- [EPG: the IPTV TV guide explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/epg-tv-guide-explained/)
- [IPTV catch-up explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-catch-up-guide/)

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## Sources and official links

- [M3U playlist format (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U)
- [XMLTV guide format (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMLTV)

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