3 Methods to Fix M3U Link Not working
Today, let’s look at the 3 best solutions to fix M3U URLs that don’t work
M3U (MP3 URL or Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 Uniform Resource Locator in full) is a computer file format for a multimedia playlist. One common use of the M3U file format is creating a single-entry playlist file pointing to a stream on the Internet. The created file provides easy access to that stream and is often used in downloads from a website, for emailing, and for listening to Internet radio.
Although originally designed for audio files, such as MP3, it is commonly used to point media players to audio and video sources, including online sources. M3U was originally developed by Fraunhofer for use with their Winplay3 software, but numerous media players and software applications now support the format.
If you want to know the causes and solutions of IPTV buffering, check out: IPTV Buffering Troubleshooting.
My M3u URL is Not Working
First of all, you need to check if the M3U URL is correct or not. Recommended checking the URL address, username, and password.
The IPTV provider sends you the M3u URL to your email inbox. Alternatively, you can test the M3U URL in a browser too, Copy/Paste the M3U URL in a browser (in a PC or Smartphone), then press enter. If the M3U file starts to download so it is correct, and if not you need to check M3U details with your IPTV provider. If you’re already our client, ask the support help.
Fix M3U URL that doesn’t work
You Didn’t Get Blocked
Ask the support help if the M3U URL is blocked by your IPTV provider or not. IPTV providers will block the line if you use it in more than allowed devices at the same time. After ensuring the M3U URL is correct, try to Reload the URL once again in your application. Usually, this will solve the problem.
If The Problem Still Persists
In the next step if you still have a problem, try to test the M3U URL in another device and application. One of the best reference software is VLC on a computer. You have many other options too. If you see that M3U URL works fine in other applications so the problem is from the application you used.
Not Blocked By Your ISP
We strongly recommend you try once your IPTV link via VPN or smartphone internet to ensure you’re not get blocked by your ISP(Internet Service Provider) if you’re not technical please ask your ISP to help with this. Check it out: How to check if ISP is blocking IPTV?
You’re Using VPN
Using VPN on M3u is unauthorized by default unless authorized by your IPTV provider, we recommend you to ask your IPTV provider support for enabling the VPN compatibility for your IPTV subscription. So you can use it nicely while streaming.
If it’s Not Stolen
Buying IPTV via Bitcoin helps you to subscribe to IPTV subscription plans securely and anonymously, it prevents from being stolen your credit card details or any other related info to you. We recommend saving your received subscription details (URL, Username, Password) received from your IPTV provider in a safe and secure place to avoid being hijacked. This helps you to stream fluently without kicking from the stream continuously.
My IPTV Subscription is Not Working
If the above steps don’t help you out please ask the support help for further inspection and analysis.
Concluding Thoughts
Always better to use M3U URL and not use the Static M3U file to have all new updates and never share your M3U URL details in any public place. If you’re not familiar with IPTV basic please don’t edit your IPTV subscription via Text Editors like Notepad this cause you may clear the M3u format and standards.
FAQ
How do I open a M3U link?
- Opening M3U Playlists
- Download the VLC Media Player from this link and install it.
- Open it, then open the “Media” dropdown menu. Select “Open Network Stream.”
- The “Open Media” window will appear. …
- Click the “Play” button and wait for the channels to load.
How can I play M3U files on my PC?
How to Play an M3U File in VLC
- Download your M3U File and open it using a text editor.
- Copy the URL playlist.
- Then, open the VLC Media Player.
- Click the Media Button and select “Open Network Stream.”
- When a window pops up, select Network and the paste the copied URL.
- Click Play.
How do I play M3U files on VLC?
- Click on the “Open Network Stream” option on the drop-down menu.
- On the “Open Media” interface, open the “Network” tab.
- Paste the M3U playlist address you get from the HTTP Live Stream page into the blank bar.
- Then, click the bottom “Play” button to start playing the M3U file with the VLC media player on your computer.