How To Setup Iptv Server On Linux

IPTV or Internet Protocol Television is the latest form of streaming service that enables you to watch your favorite TV channels and movies online. If you are planning to set up your own IPTV server on Linux, then you are at the right place.

In this article, we will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to set up a IPTV server on Linux. Let us start by looking at the requirements:

Requirements

Linux server (Ubuntu 16.04 or higher)
Stable Internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps speed recommended)
IPTV middleware software (Stalker Portal, Xtream Codes, etc.)
IPTV streaming software (nginx-rtmp, tvheadend, etc.)

Setting Up IPTV Middleware Software

The first step is to install and configure the IPTV middleware software. There are several options available such as Stalker Portal, Xtream Codes, and Ministra. For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using Stalker Portal.

1. Install Nginx using the following command:

“` sudo apt-get install nginx “`

2. Install Stalker Portal using the following command:

“` sudo apt-get install stalker-middleware “`

3. Configure the Stalker Portal by editing the following file:

“` /etc/stalker-middleware/conf.d/stalker.conf “`

4. Start the Stalker Portal using the following command:

“` sudo systemctl start stalker-middleware “`

Setting Up IPTV Streaming Software

The next step is to install and configure the IPTV streaming software. There are several options available such as nginx-rtmp, tvheadend, and MuMuDVB. For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be using nginx-rtmp.

1. Install Nginx using the following command:

“` sudo apt-get install nginx “`

2. Install nginx-rtmp module using the following command:

“` sudo apt-get install libnginx-mod-rtmp “`

3. Configure nginx-rtmp module by editing the following file:

“` /etc/nginx/nginx.conf “`

4. Add the following code to the nginx.conf file:

“`

rtmp {

server {

listen 1935;

chunk_size 4096;

application live {

live on;

record off;

}

“`

5. Restart Nginx using the following command:

“` sudo service nginx restart “`

Adding IPTV Channels

The final step is to add the IPTV channels to your server. There are several ways to add channels such as using a playlist file or manually adding the channels.

1. To add channels using a playlist file, create a file with the extension .m3u with the list of channels and upload it to your server.

2. To manually add channels, edit the following file:

“` /etc/nginx/nginx.conf “`

3. Add the following code for each channel:

“`

application mychannel {

live on;

record off;

push rtmp://localhost:1935/live/mystream;

}

“`

4. Restart Nginx using the following command:

“` sudo service nginx restart “`

Conclusion

Setting up your own IPTV server on Linux can seem daunting at first but following this tutorial will provide you with a stable, efficient and secure IPTV platform. Once you have mastered the steps, you can explore further and add additional functionalities to your IPTV server. We hope you found this tutorial helpful as you embark on your IPTV journey.

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