Resource Creating my own IPTV Panel

[istreamtvapp]

Hi, as the title suggest I'm curious about creating my own IPTV Panel. I have year's of experience in developing websites, apps, networking, etc.

I have experience in PHP, JavaScript, Linux, MySQL, etc.

I'm essentially wondering what is the best way to go about creating a panel? I have looked into the source code of many panels, but I've come across the same issue where the xtreamcodes files are encrypted such as the on wwwdir file directory containing get.php, player_api.php and much more.

I have a couple questions if anyone can answer for me
- Is there any public decrypted versions of theses files?
- Without these files decrypted is it even possible to build a panel?
- Is there any work arounds, like perform requests to those get.php routes, see what they return and just make my panel return same information?

 

[Mike123@]

There are a number of things you need. The Basics

1 You Need a Panel and server to install panel
2 you will need some load balancers
3 you will need a VOD storage server

The next bit is
You need some streams there are a number of ways

1. you can buy stream connections from a supplier
2. You can use scripts overall much better plus you can sell the streams to other server owners.
3. Then you need to setup your VOD The 3 bits of software you need for this are:
Sonarr (free)
Radarr (free)
Sabnzb ( free)

Overall to get things working properly is a good understanding of Linux

 

[istreamtvapp]

Hey thanks so much!

Do you have any panel recommendations?

Also yes I’ve gotten Radarr and Sonarr setup just for learning how they work and connecting to their API

I’m confused about number 2, what do you mean scripts and sell to other server owners?

 

[Mike123@]

Most people who setup a server will use xui one to start
for channels you can buy streams or use scripts or use a mixture of both

 

[OneStage]

Hi, as the title suggest I'm curious about creating my own IPTV Panel. I have year's of experience in developing websites, apps, networking, etc.

I have experience in PHP, JavaScript, Linux, MySQL, etc.

I'm essentially wondering what is the best way to go about creating a panel? I have looked into the source code of many panels, but I've come across the same issue where the xtreamcodes files are encrypted such as the on wwwdir file directory containing get.php, player_api.php and much more.

I have a couple questions if anyone can answer for me
- Is there any public decrypted versions of theses files?
- Without these files decrypted is it even possible to build a panel?
- Is there any work arounds, like perform requests to those get.php routes, see what they return and just make my panel return same information?

To build a panel from scratch, you should focus on understanding the core technologies instead of modifying or copying an existing solution. Here’s a breakdown :

FFmpeg

Learn how FFmpeg handles video/audio processing, transcoding, and streaming.

Understand command-line usage, input/output formats, and how to optimize for performance.

Later, you can integrate it with PHP by executing shell commands or using libraries.

Nginx

Study how Nginx works as a web server and reverse proxy.

Learn about RTMP (if your panel deals with live streaming) and how to configure Nginx with the RTMP module.

Understand how to handle load balancing, caching, and securing streams.

PHP & MySQL

You already have knowledge here, which is great.

Use PHP for the backend logic of your panel (user management, API handling, scheduling tasks).

Use MySQL for persistent storage (users, configurations, logs, stream details, etc.).

Building from Scratch

Start with a clean structure: define what your panel needs (e.g., user accounts, stream management, statistics, etc.).

Create the database schema first.

Build the backend API in PHP.

Connect PHP with FFmpeg and Nginx (e.g., generating configuration files dynamically, executing commands).

Develop the frontend UI (HTML/CSS/JS) for users to interact with the panel.

Why from scratch?

You have full control over the code.

You avoid hidden backdoors or messy legacy code.

You can design the panel exactly as you want, tailored to your project’s needs.

 

[istreamtvapp]

To build a panel from scratch, you should focus on understanding the core technologies instead of modifying or copying an existing solution. Here’s a breakdown :

Thanks for these tips a lot!! Will go do my research now and hopefully plan it out and get something started!!!

 

[$ForTheMoney]

i have seen some php panels with sql on free hosting
check on github software base app like dispatcharr,tuliprox

 

[reg_guy0101]

Hey thanks so much!

Do you have any panel recommendations?

Also yes I’ve gotten Radarr and Sonarr setup just for learning how they work and connecting to their API

I’m confused about number 2, what do you mean scripts and sell to other server owners?

There are tons of info on setting those ARR apps up

 

[istreamtvapp]

There are tons of info on setting those ARR apps up. Also, check out *** Hidden text: cannot be quoted. ***
for setting up downloading profiles.

For an IPTV panel, you could get started for free using xui.one but it's dead and has some secutiry flaws. Good paid options are 1stream(lots of support)
Midnightstreamer and Flussonic.

You'll want high ram/high bandwidth servers for your load balancers.

Thank you! Guide seems very useful, I will definitely read into it more