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Strong8K IBO Xtream Codes: Server URL, Username and Password
An Xtream Codes login (often shown as “Xtream Codes API”) connects a player to your subscription with three separate details instead of one long link: the server URL, your username and your password. The player then downloads your live channels, movies and series and sorts them into menus. IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate and many other players offer it.
- Server URL
- Username & password
- Typing mistakes
- Error messages
- Keeping details private
The three Xtream Codes fields
You receive these three values by email once your plan is active. The dashed gold boxes only illustrate the format: they are placeholders, not working details.
Server URL
https://your-server.example:portThe address your player connects to. When it ends with a colon and a number, that port is part of the address and must be kept.
Username
your_usernameThe account name linked to your subscription. It goes in the username box only, exactly as written in your email.
Password
your_passwordIt pairs with the username. Upper and lower case matter: one letter in the wrong case is enough for a refusal.
Keep these details private. Never post them in reviews, forums, group chats or social media.
How to read the server URL
The server URL is the field most often mistyped. Splitting it into four parts makes errors easy to spot.
| Part | Placeholder | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | https:// | A server answers either on http:// or on https://. Keep the one in your email; swapping them can block the connection. |
| Domain | your-server.example | The server’s host name. One wrong, extra or missing character points the player to an address that does not exist. |
| Port | :port | A colon and a number at the end. If your email shows one, it is required; without it the player usually cannot connect. |
| Final slash | / | Most players accept a final slash, a few refuse it. Enter the address as written first, then test with or without it. |
Why exact copying matters: players do not correct addresses. An address that is almost right fails just like a completely wrong one.
Add your Strong8K IBO details to a player
Button names change from one app to another, but the order of the screens is almost identical in every player with an Xtream login.
- Open the playerStart the app you installed. No player yet? The setup guides by device list compatible apps.
- Choose the Xtream optionSelect Login with Xtream Codes API, Xtream Codes or a similar entry on the add-account screen.
- Name the profile“Strong8K IBO” or any label you will recognise later.
- Enter the server URLCopy the whole address, protocol and port included.
- Enter the usernameMatch every character, including case.
- Enter the passwordCheck capital letters and make sure no space slipped in at either end.
- ConfirmPress Add user, Login or Save.
- Wait for the first loadLive channels, movies and series download the first time; later launches are faster.
Using IBO Player or another app without an Xtream login? Add your playlist link instead, as explained in the M3U playlist guide.
Typing mistakes that block an Xtream login
Compare what you entered with this table before contacting support: most refused logins come from one of these seven errors.
| Mistake | What it looks like | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| http vs https | https:// entered where your email says http://, or the opposite | Use exactly the protocol written in your details. |
| Port missing | The address ends before :port | Add the colon and the number as provided. |
| Hidden spaces | A space before or after a value, often added by copy-paste | Empty the field and type the value again. |
| Wrong case | Your_username instead of your_username | Turn off auto-capitalisation on the on-screen keyboard and retype. |
| Partial address | Part of the domain or the protocol is missing | Copy the complete address again in one go. |
| Extra punctuation | A full stop, comma or quote copied from the email text | Check the first and last character of each pasted field. |
| Final slash | The player refuses …:port/ but accepts …:port, or the reverse | Test the address with and without the slash. |
Look-alike characters: the letter O and the digit 0, or a lower-case l and a capital I, are easy to confuse on a TV. Zoom in or read the value aloud if unsure.
What Xtream error messages mean
Each message points to a different part of the connection. Start with the matching card and follow its checks in order.
Invalid login
The server answered but refused the username or password. Retype both slowly, check capital letters and remove spaces at either end.
Authorization failed
The account was not accepted for this connection. Check that your plan is active, enter the three fields again, and contact support if it persists.
Server not found
The player cannot reach the address. Check the domain spelling, the protocol and the port, then confirm the internet works in another app.
Lists stay empty
Login succeeded but nothing appears. Close the player completely, reopen it and use its refresh option; restarting the device and router can also help.
Menus load, streams don’t
Try several channels, test your connection speed and compare with another device or network to locate the problem.
Still blocked?
Note the exact message and your player’s name, then contact Strong8K IBO support. Never send your password in a public channel.
Xtream Codes or M3U: which one to use?
Both give access to the same Strong8K IBO subscription. They differ in what you type and how much the player organises for you.
| Xtream Codes | M3U playlist | |
|---|---|---|
| What you enter | Three fields: server URL, username, password | One long playlist address |
| Menus | Separate live TV, movie and series sections in most players | Layout depends more on the player |
| TV guide | Often loaded with the login | Usually needs a separate EPG address, where supported |
| Typical players | IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate | IBO Player (added on its website) and playlist-only apps |
Prefer a single link? The M3U playlist guide covers the playlist method, including guide data.
Keep your login details private
Your Xtream details act as the key to your subscription. Four habits keep them safe.
- Keep them to yourself. They are issued for your own use only.
- Blur screenshots. Before asking for help online, hide the server URL, username and password.
- Refuse unknown “helpers”. Do not give your login to people offering to configure your player.
- React fast if they leak. If someone else may have your details, tell Strong8K IBO support right away.
Xtream Codes FAQ
Direct answers about the three fields and the errors users meet most.
What does “Xtream Codes API” mean in my player?
It is the name many apps give to the three-field login. Selecting it makes the player ask for a server URL, a username and a password instead of a playlist link.
Where do I find my server URL?
In the email sent once your plan is active, next to your username and password. The login details guide shows where to look; if it is missing, contact support.
Must I type the port number?
Yes, whenever your server URL includes one. The colon and the number belong to the address.
http or https?
Use the one shown in your details. Changing it yourself often makes a working address unreachable.
Why is my pasted password refused?
Pasting can add a hidden space or punctuation mark. Clear the field, type the password by hand and watch for look-alike characters.
Does IBO Player use Xtream Codes?
IBO Player does not ask for a login on the TV. You add your playlist on iboplayer.com with the MAC address and device key shown in the app; see the M3U guide.
Can I use the same details in another player?
Yes, any compatible player accepts the same three fields. How many devices can watch at once depends on your plan; compare them on the plans page.
My Xtream login keeps failing. Is there an alternative?
If your player accepts playlists, try the M3U method. If neither works, contact support with the exact error message.
Login Still Refused?
Our team can check your Xtream details with you. Tell us which app you use and the exact message on screen.
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