How to Setup IPTV on Kodi via Stalker Client (2026 Guide)

To set up IPTV on Kodi using the Stalker Client, install the PVR Stalker Client add-on from Kodi’s official repository, open Configure, enter your provider’s portal (server) URL in the Portal 1 field, add the MAC address registered to your subscription, then enable the add-on and restart Kodi — your live channels appear under the TV menu once the portal authenticates. Unlike an M3U playlist, the Stalker Client authenticates by MAC address rather than a username and password, because it was originally built to emulate an Infomir MAG set-top box.

Security note: Only install PVR Stalker Client from Kodi’s built-in add-on repository. Third-party Kodi builds that bundle a modified Stalker Client are a common way IPTV credentials get stolen — never enter your portal URL or MAC address into an add-on you did not install yourself from the official source.

What Is the Stalker Client and How Is It Different From M3U?

The Stalker Client is a Kodi PVR add-on that speaks the Stalker Portal protocol — a middleware system originally designed for Infomir’s MAG set-top boxes. Instead of downloading a playlist file, the add-on connects live to your provider’s portal server and authenticates using your device’s MAC address. The server then controls exactly what channels, VOD, and EPG data that MAC address can access, and it can push channel list updates to every connected device without you doing anything on your end.

This is different from the two other common IPTV delivery formats you’ll see mentioned by providers:

RevoIPTV issues standard M3U credentials, which work in the PVR IPTV Simple Client and are the most broadly compatible across apps and devices. This guide covers the Stalker Client method specifically for subscribers who want (or need) to connect through a Stalker-style portal setup, or who are moving from a MAG box and already have portal-style credentials.

How to Setup IPTV Stalker on Kodi

The steps below use Windows as the example platform. The process is essentially identical on Android, Linux, Amazon FireTV, and other Kodi-supported devices — only the initial Kodi installation step changes.

Phase 1 — Install Kodi and the Stalker Client Add-on

1. Download Kodi from kodi.tv/download. Choose your operating system and the correct 32-bit or 64-bit build, then run the installer.
2. Open Kodi and select Add-ons from the main menu.
3. Click the Download icon (the box with an arrow), then choose PVR clients.
4. Scroll down and select Stalker Client, then click Install.
5. Wait for the install confirmation, then go to My add-ons → PVR Clients → Stalker Client and click Configure.

Note: Once installed, the add-on always lives under My add-ons — you don’t need to reinstall it to reconfigure it later.

Phase 2 — Enter Your Portal URL and MAC Address

6. In the Configure screen, select the Portal 1 tab.
7. Enter the exact portal (server) URL your provider gave you, for example http://yourprovider.com:8080/stalker_portal/c/. Copy it character-for-character — a missing trailing slash or an incomplete path is the single most common reason the portal fails to connect.
8. Enter the MAC address registered to your subscription (see below for how to find and link one), then click OK.

How to Find Your MAC Address and Link It to Your Subscription

The Stalker Client authenticates by MAC address instead of a login. You need to read the address Kodi generates and register that exact address with your provider before the portal will accept it.

Step 1 — Find your Kodi device’s MAC address:

• In Kodi, go to System → System Info.
• Open the Network tab.
• Note the last six characters of the MAC address shown. For example, if the full address is 2A:B3:35:03:E7:36, write down 03:E7:36.

Step 2 — Link that MAC address to your subscription:

• Log in to your RevoIPTV subscriber panel.
• Click Change IPTV MAC Address.
• Enter 00:1A:79: followed by the six characters you noted. Using the example above, the full value would be 00:1A:79:03:E7:36.
• Save the change so your subscription is linked to that address.

Go back to the Stalker Client Configure screen and enter this same full MAC address in the MAC address field, exactly as saved in your panel.

Phase 3 — Enable the Add-on and Load Channels

9. Click Enable to activate the Stalker Client. The button will change to Disable — this confirms it’s active; don’t click it again.
10. Restart Kodi. This step matters specifically for the Stalker Client: without a full restart, the TV section frequently does not populate even though the add-on is enabled and configured correctly.
11. After restarting, select TV on the home screen, then Channels, to browse your live IPTV lineup.

Troubleshooting Common Stalker Client Errors

Most Stalker Client problems fall into a handful of predictable categories. Work through these in order before contacting support.

“Authorization Failed” or “Not Authorized”

This almost always means the MAC address entered in Kodi does not match what’s registered on your provider’s server. Confirm the address in the Stalker Client settings matches your subscriber panel exactly, including colons and capitalization. If you recently changed the MAC address in your panel, wait a few minutes for the server-side change to propagate before retrying.

Portal Connects But No Channels Appear

Check that you restarted Kodi after enabling the add-on — this is the most frequently skipped step. If channels are still empty after a restart, disable the add-on, wait roughly 15 minutes, then re-enable it; some portals need a cooldown period after a configuration change before they push the channel list.

Portal URL Won’t Connect at All

Providers often hand out a shortened URL that redirects to the real portal path in a browser, but the Stalker Client does not follow that redirect automatically. Make sure you’re using the full path, typically ending in /stalker_portal/c/ or /c/. If the connection still times out, open the add-on’s advanced settings and increase the connection timeout value — slow portal handshakes during provider maintenance windows are a common cause of timeouts that look like a broken URL.

Buffering or Stream Drops After a Successful Connection

Once the portal authenticates, playback issues are almost always network-side rather than Stalker-specific. Use a wired connection where possible, and confirm your internet plan comfortably exceeds the bitrate of the streams you’re watching (HD channels typically need at least 15–25 Mbps of stable, uncontended bandwidth).

One limitation worth knowing before you troubleshoot for hours: according to the official Kodi wiki documentation for the add-on, PVR Stalker Client only supports portals using multicast streams — unicast-only portal configurations are not supported and will fail no matter how correctly you enter the portal URL and MAC address. If your provider’s portal is unicast-only, M3U or Xtream Codes is the only workable path in Kodi.

Tips Before You Start

• Always restart Kodi after enabling the Stalker Client — skipping this is the most common reason the TV section fails to appear.
• Copy the portal URL exactly. Even a missing trailing slash can prevent a connection.
• Treat your portal URL and MAC address like a password. They authenticate your subscription, and sharing them can trigger simultaneous-use detection and account suspension.
• If Stalker gives you trouble, M3U is the simpler fallback. RevoIPTV issues M3U credentials by default, which work with the PVR IPTV Simple Client and are supported by nearly every IPTV app on the market.
• Browse setup guides for other devices and apps on the IPTV tutorials hub, or see all supported players on the IPTV applications page.

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FAQ

What is the Kodi Stalker Client used for?

It’s a PVR add-on that emulates a MAG set-top box so Kodi can connect to IPTV providers running a Stalker Middleware portal. Instead of an M3U playlist, it authenticates with a portal URL and a registered MAC address, similar to how a physical MAG portal device connects.

Is the Stalker Client safe to use?

The official Stalker Client in Kodi’s built-in repository is safe. The risk comes from unofficial Kodi builds and third-party add-ons that repackage it — these can be used to harvest portal credentials. Only install from Kodi’s official add-on repository and never enter your portal URL or MAC address anywhere else.

Why are my channels not loading after setup?

The three most common causes, in order of likelihood: you didn’t restart Kodi after enabling the add-on, the portal URL has a typo or missing trailing slash, or the MAC address hasn’t been registered (or hasn’t finished propagating) on your provider’s server. Check each in turn.

What’s the difference between the Stalker Client, Xtream Codes, and PVR IPTV Simple Client?

PVR IPTV Simple Client uses an M3U playlist URL and is the most universally compatible option across apps and devices. Xtream Codes authenticates with a username, password, and server URL, and separates live TV, VOD, and series into their own API calls. The Stalker Client uses a portal URL and MAC address, mirroring how a physical MAG box authenticates. RevoIPTV issues M3U credentials, so the Simple Client is the recommended default — Stalker is for subscribers who specifically need portal-style access.

Can I run the Stalker Client on Amazon FireTV or Android?

Yes. Wherever Kodi is installed — FireTV, Android, Linux, or Windows — the Stalker Client is installed and configured the same way, from the same PVR clients section. Performance can vary by device, since the Stalker Client does more background processing than the Simple Client.

Why does my provider ask for a MAC address instead of a username and password?

Because the Stalker Portal protocol authenticates the connecting device rather than a person. The server ties your subscription entitlements directly to that MAC address, which is why entering the wrong address — or reusing one already registered elsewhere — triggers an authorization failure.

What is a Kodi add-on and do I need anything else installed?

A Kodi add-on is a plugin that extends Kodi’s functionality — PVR Stalker Client is one such add-on specifically for live TV. You don’t need any other add-on to watch Stalker-based IPTV once it’s configured, though optional EPG or subtitle add-ons can improve the experience.