IPTVBoss User Guide

Welcome to the official IPTVBoss user guide.

This guide explains how to install, configure, update, and troubleshoot IPTVBoss.

Free and Pro plans

Review the Free vs Pro comparison before configuring advanced features. The IPTVBoss members site also offers a free Pro trial, so you can test Pro features before choosing a plan.

New users

Follow Build Your First Working Setup for a complete beginner walkthrough, or use the individual steps below:

1. Install IPTVBoss.
2. Complete the first-run setup.
3. Add and synchronize a playlist.
4. Add and synchronize an EPG source.
5. Create and enable a layout.
6. Import playlist channels into the layout.
7. Map the channels to EPG data.
8. Configure the layout output.
9. Generate and test the M3U and EPG output.

Sources provide content, layouts select and organize that content, and output publishes the finished layout. A source by itself does not place channels into output.

Existing users

Choose the task you want to complete:

Task	Guide
Upgrade from 3.11.16	Update from 3.11.16
Update an existing installation	Updating IPTVBoss
Organize or maintain channels	Layouts
Add or correct programme information	EPG & Mapping
Publish a playlist and guide	Creating Output and Connect a Player
Configure sports channels	Sports & AEDs
Run updates automatically	Choose a Scheduling Method
Set up an XC Server	First XC Server Connection
Protect or recover a database	Backups and Restore

Use Release Highlights or the build changelog for recent changes or search for a specific setting.

Getting support

Before asking for help in the IPTVBoss Discord or opening a support ticket through the member portal:

1. Search this guide for the error or feature.
2. Review common problems.
3. Collect Logs and Diagnostics.
4. Include your IPTVBoss version and operating system.
5. Choose the appropriate support path for general help, private issues, or guide corrections.

Note

Menu names and screenshots are based on the current desktop workflow. They may change as IPTVBoss is updated.