SETUP GUIDES
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FireStick setup
Do these in order. About 15 minutes the first time.
1Get your FireStick readyOne time only: install Downloader and unlock Developer Options.
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Open searchOn your FireStick home screen, select the magnifying glass.
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Search for DownloaderType Downloader and select it.
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Choose the right DownloaderPick the orange Downloader app that says AFTVnews under the name.
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Install itSelect Download (or Get) and wait for it to install.
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Go to My Fire TVGo back to the home screen and open Settings (gear), then My Fire TV.
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Unlock Developer OptionsIf you don't see Developer Options: open About, then click your FireStick name 7 times until it says "You are now a developer." Then go back once.
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Open Install unknown appsOpen Developer Options, then Install unknown apps.
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Allow DownloaderSelect Downloader so it changes from OFF to ON.
2Install iMPlayer RECOMMENDEDUse Downloader code 82375.
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Open DownloaderSelect the URL box, type the code 82375 and press Go.
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InstallWhen the download finishes, choose Install.
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AllowIf asked, choose Allow.
3Log in to iMPlayerAdd your TV Login as an XC API playlist.
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Close the welcome screenScroll past the welcome messages and choose Close.
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Add a playlistChoose Add Playlist.
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Choose XC APIChoose XC API as the playlist type.
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Enter your TV LoginType any playlist name, then your Portal URL, Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email. Leave EPG on Playlist and choose Add.
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Wait for channels to loadThis takes a moment the first time.
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You're ready to watchYour channels and TV guide are ready.
4Turn on your free VPNUse Downloader code 5816313, then log in.
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Open DownloaderSelect the URL box, type the code 5816313 and press Go. This opens VPNclient's official download.
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Install and openWhen the download finishes, choose Install, then Open.
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Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
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Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
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Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
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ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
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Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open iMPlayer.
Android TV / Google TV setup
Do these in order. Includes Onn, Chromecast with Google TV and most Android boxes.
1Install iMPlayer RECOMMENDEDFree from the Google Play Store.
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Open Google PlayPress the microphone button on your remote and say "Open Google Play Store". Then select the search (magnifying glass) and type iMPlayer.
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Install iMPlayer TVSelect iMPlayer TV in the results and choose Install, then Open and choose Allow if asked.
2Log in to iMPlayerAdd your TV Login as an XC API playlist. The screens look the same as on a FireStick.
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Close the welcome screenScroll past the welcome messages and choose Close.
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Add a playlistChoose Add Playlist.
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Choose XC APIChoose XC API as the playlist type.
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Enter your TV LoginType any playlist name, then your Portal URL, Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email. Leave EPG on Playlist and choose Add.
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Wait for channels to loadThis takes a moment the first time.
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You're ready to watchYour channels and TV guide are ready.
3Get your TV ready for the VPNOne time only: install Downloader and allow it to install apps.
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Install DownloaderOpen the Google Play Store, search for Downloader and install it.
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Allow DownloaderGo to Settings, Apps, Security & restrictions, Unknown sources, and turn Downloader ON. Menu names can differ slightly between TV brands.
4Turn on your free VPNUse Downloader code 5816313, then log in.
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Open DownloaderSelect the URL box, type the code 5816313 and press Go. This opens VPNclient's official download.
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Install and openWhen the download finishes, choose Install, then Open.
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Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
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Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
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Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
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ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
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Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open iMPlayer.
Apple TV setup
Do these in order. Works on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD with tvOS 18 or newer.
1Install iMPlayer RECOMMENDEDFree from the App Store.
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Open the App StoreOn your Apple TV, open the App Store.
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Search for iMPlayerSearch for iMPlayer and select iMPlayer IPTV Player.
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Get and openChoose Get, confirm, then choose Open.
2Log in to iMPlayerAdd your TV Login as an XC API playlist.
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Add a playlistChoose Add a Playlist.
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Enter your TV LoginChoose XC API, enter your Portal URL, Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email, then choose Add Playlist.
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You're ready to watchWait for your channels to load.
3Turn on your free VPNInstall VPNclient and connect. Needs your VPN Login.
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Install VPNclientOpen the App Store, search for VPNClient - Secured VPN (by SpiderSilk Limited), choose Get, then open it.
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Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
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Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
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Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
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ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
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Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open iMPlayer.
iPhone / iPad setup
Do these in order. Works on iOS 18 or newer.
1Install iMPlayer RECOMMENDEDFree from the App Store.
2Log in to iMPlayerAdd your TV Login as an XC API playlist.
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Add a playlistTap Add Playlist and choose XC API.
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Enter your TV LoginEnter your Portal URL, Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email, then tap Add.
3Turn on your free VPNInstall VPNclient and connect. Needs your VPN Login.
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Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
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Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
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Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
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ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
6
Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open iMPlayer.
Android phone / tablet setup
Do these in order. Works on Android 8.0 or newer.
1Install iMPlayer RECOMMENDEDFree from Google Play.
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Install iMPlayerOpen Google Play and install iMPlayer Mobile, then open it. 2Log in to iMPlayerAdd your TV Login as an XC API playlist.
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Add a playlistTap Add Playlist and choose XC API.
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Enter your TV LoginEnter your Portal URL, Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email, then tap Add.
3Turn on your free VPNInstall VPNclient and connect. Needs your VPN Login.
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Install VPNclientOpen Google Play and install VPNClient (by SpiderSilk Limited), then open it. 2
Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
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Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
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Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
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ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
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Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open iMPlayer.
Windows PC setup
Do these in order.
1Install IPTVnator RECOMMENDEDFree. Live TV, movies, series and TV guide.
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Download itGo to the official IPTVnator download page, scroll to Assets, and click the file ending in windows-x64-setup.exe. 2
Install itOpen the downloaded file and follow the steps. IPTVnator opens when it's done.
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Update if askedIf you see Application update, click Update.
2Log in with your TV LoginAdd it as an Xtream playlist.
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Open Add playlistClick Add Your First Playlist, then choose Xtream credentials.
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Enter your TV LoginType any Playlist title (for example WAF). Enter your Portal URL as the Server URL, then your Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email.
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Test and addClick Test HTTPS and HTTP. When it says Connected, click Add playlist.
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Shortcut: paste your emailInstead of typing, choose Auto-detect, paste your whole "IPTV Service Info" email, and click Fill the form.
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Start watchingYour channels, movies and series load in a minute or two. Use the left menu to switch between them. Stuck? Ask our AI assistant. Screenshots courtesy of the IPTVnator project.
3Turn on your free VPNInstall VPNclient and connect. Needs your VPN Login.
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Install and openOpen the downloaded file, follow the install steps, then open VPNclient.
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Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
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Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
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Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
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ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
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Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open IPTVnator.
Mac setup
Do these in order.
1Install iMPlayer RECOMMENDEDFree from the Mac App Store. Needs a Mac with an Apple chip (M1 or newer) and macOS 26 or later.
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Open itWhen it finishes installing, click Open.
2Log in to iMPlayerAdd your TV Login as an XC API playlist.
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Add a playlistClick Add Playlist and choose XC API.
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Enter your TV LoginEnter your Portal URL, Username and Password from your "IPTV Service Info" email, then click Add.
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You're ready to watchWait a moment for your channels and TV guide to load.
3Turn on your free VPNInstall VPNclient and connect. Needs your VPN Login.
2
Install and openOpen the downloaded file, follow the install steps, then open VPNclient.
3
Log inOpen VPNclient, enter your VPN Username and VPN Password from your "VPN Login Details" email, leave Remember me checked and press Log in.
4
Open ServersOpen the Servers tab (second button at the top).
5
Pick a serverChoose All, pick your country (for example US), then a city near you.
6
ConnectGo back and press the big power button. When you see a timer and a new IP address, you're connected.
7
Turn on auto-reconnect (recommended)Open Settings (third button), and under General turn ON Re-establish VPN connection if disconnected or dropped.
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Leave it runningKeep VPNclient running in the background and open iMPlayer.
Other apps
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