Setup guide

How to set up Xtream Codes in Sidstuga

2 minutes · Android phone, tablet or Android TV · v1.1.x+

What you need

Xtream Codes credentials from an IPTV provider you've already subscribed to: server URL, username, password.
Android device running Android 7.0 (API 24) or later.
An internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).

Step 1 — Install Sidstuga from Google Play

Open the Play Store and search for Sidstuga, or tap this link. Tap Install. Sidstuga is €0.99/month or €7.99/year — no ads, cancel anytime.

Step 2 — Pick your language

On first launch Sidstuga shows an 8-language wizard. Pick English, Português (PT or BR), Español, Français, Italiano, Deutsch or العربية. You can change it later in Settings → General → Language without restarting.

Step 3 — Choose Xtream Codes as the source

Sidstuga supports two source types: Xtream Codes (server + user + pass) and M3U/M3U8 (URL or local file). On the source picker, select Xtream Codes.

Got an M3U list instead? See our M3U setup guide.

Step 4 — Enter your credentials

Type the three values your IPTV provider gave you:

Server URL — usually looks like http://provider.com:8080. Include the port if there is one.
Username — your account login.
Password — your account password.

Tap Continue. Sidstuga validates the credentials with the server and reports back if anything is wrong (wrong password, expired subscription, server unreachable, etc).

Step 5 — Watch live TV

Once authenticated, Sidstuga downloads your channel list and the EPG (programme guide) for the next 24 hours. Channel categories appear in the sidebar; tap any channel to start watching.

The EPG cache survives cold-start, so the second time you open the app it'll be instant — see Settings → Guide → Refresh interval for cache control.

Troubleshooting

"Subscription invalid or expired (HTTP 401)" — wrong password or your provider's subscription has lapsed. Contact them.
"Server denied access (HTTP 403)" — IP-blocked or geo-restriction. Check with your provider.
"IPTV server didn't reply in time" — server is slow or unreachable. Try again later.
"Codec failed — try another source" — your device's hardware decoder doesn't support that channel's format. Most live channels work; some niche providers use uncommon codecs.

For everything else, email support@sidstuga.app.

What Sidstuga does NOT do

Sidstuga is a media player. It is not a content provider, host, distributor or aggregator. The app does not include, recommend, index or distribute any IPTV streams or channel lists. You supply your own credentials for a service you are independently authorised to use, and you alone are responsible for ensuring such use complies with applicable law and the terms of your IPTV provider.