Adding Video Sources (URLs & Streaming Servers)

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To play videos in Movie Engine, you need to add video sources to your movies, TV series, or episodes. These sources can be direct files, streaming URLs, or external embeds.

🎥 What is a Video Source?

A video source is the actual video URL or stream used by the player.

Movie Engine does not provide video files, so you must add your own sources.

📍 Where to Add Video Sources

You can add video sources from:

Movie edit page
TV Series → Episode edit page

Step-by-Step: Add Video Source

Step 1: Open Content Editor

Go to Movies or TV Series → Episodes
Click Add New or Edit

Step 2: Locate “Video Sources” Section

Scroll down to find the Video Sources panel.

Step 3: Click “Add Source”

Click the button to add a new video source.

Step 4: Select Source Type

Choose one of the supported formats:

Direct File (MP4/MKV)
HLS (M3U8)
MPEG-DASH (MPD)
Embed / iFrame

Step 5: Add Video URL

Enter your video link.

Examples:

MP4

https://example.com/video.mp4

HLS

https://example.com/stream.m3u8

DASH

https://example.com/stream.mpd

Embed

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xxxx

Step 6: Set Source Name

Give your source a label (this is visible to users):

Examples:

Server 1
HD Server
Backup Server
Stream 1

Step 7: Save Content

Click Publish or Update to save your changes.

🔁 Adding Multiple Servers

You can add multiple video sources for the same content.

Why use multiple servers?

Backup if one fails
Better uptime
The user can switch manually

Example:

Server 1 → MP4
Server 2 → HLS
Server 3 → Embed

⚠️ Important Notes

The video will not play without a valid source
Always test links before publishing
Some formats require specific players
Use HTTPS links for best compatibility

💡 Best Practices

Use HLS (M3U8) for best streaming performance
Add at least 2 servers for reliability
Use clear labels (HD, Backup, etc.)
Avoid broken or expired links

🚫 Common Mistakes

Adding invalid or private URLs
Using unsupported formats
Forgetting to save changes
Not selecting the correct player