CCcam config generator: setting up C-line and server

Anyone who is setting up cardsharing for the first time finds online tools under the common name cccam generator. They promise to provide a working connection string in seconds. In reality, they only format the text in the required syntax. Understanding this difference will save you several hours of debugging.

Below we will analyze the syntax of C-line and N-line by fields, show how to assemble a working/var/etc/CCcam.cfg manually, and explain how to read statuses in the web interface on port 16001.

What the CCcam config "generator" actually does

Any cccam generator is a templater. You enter the host, port, username, and password, it assembles the string in the required format and returns it. No magic. The generator itself does not create a server, does not issue cards, and does not provide access to channels.

The generated string will only be working when there is an active account with a real card on the server side, and the specified username and password are linked to it. Valid syntax ≠ active connection.

How the generator differs from manual editing of cccam.cfg

Principally — nothing. Any online generator does what you can do in a text editor in 30 seconds. The only difference is that the generator reduces the likelihood of a typo in the syntax: an extra space, incorrect number of fields, or a forgotten colon afterC.

Manual editing is preferable if you are adding multiple lines, using blocks{ } for filtering by CAID, or configuring F-line for sharing. Most generators simply ignore these parameters.

Which fields the string fills in automatically

The standard cccam generator takes four fields: host, port, username, password. Everything after — the flagno, filter block, hops limit — remains at default values. Most often, the generator does not even offer these fields in the interface.

The result looks clean, but may not work in your specific case if the server expects a CAID limit or a non-standard port is set.

Why online generators often give non-working results

Firstly, many copy the syntax of outdated versions of CCcam and confuse the placement of flags. Secondly, some add fields that the daemon simply ignores or reads as an error. Thirdly — and this is the main point — they do not explain that without an active server behind the string, the line will never show ONLINE status.

Another common problem: the file downloaded from the online generator is saved in Windows encoding with CRLF line endings. CCcam on Linux/Enigma2 reads such a file incorrectly, and the lines either do not parse or are perceived as one long erroneous line. Convert it usingdos2unix CCcam.cfg before use.

CCcam string syntax: parsing C-line and N-line by fields

Knowing the syntax by heart, you will stop depending on any cccam generator — and will be able to quickly edit the config directly via SSH or FTP client on the receiver.

Structure C: host port username password

The basic C-line looks like this:

C: hostname.example.com 12000 myuser mypassword

Fields are separated by a single space. The first character isC, then a colon, then a mandatory space. The host can be a DNS name or an IPv4 address. The default port is 12000, but the server can use any other — check with the source. Username and password are case-sensitive.

Common problem: the server gave you the host as a DNS name, but the receiver does not have a DNS server configured. The string does not resolve, status — OFF. The solution is simple — specify the IP directly or add DNS in the receiver's network settings (for example,8.8.8.8 in/etc/resolv.conf).

Parameters after the password (no/yes, block { } for CAID:ident)

After the password, you can add a flag and a filter:

C: hostname.example.com 12000 myuser mypassword no { 0:0:2 }

Flagno (oryes) controls the wantemus parameter — a request to the server for the necessary share. In most installations,no is left. The block{ } is a filter forCAID:ident:provider. If specified, CCcam will use this line only for the indicated cards.

Caution: the block{ 0:0:2 } in the example limits the line to provider 2. If the channel you need belongs to another provider, the channels will not open, even though the line will be ONLINE. Check CAID and ident in the web interface or logs before adding the filter.

N-line and DES key exchange for newcamd

N-line is used for the newcamd protocol, not cccam. The structure is fundamentally different:

N: hostname.example.com 15000 myuser mypassword 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14

After the password, there are 14 bytes of the DES key in hexadecimal format. Without the correct key, the connection will not be established — this is not just a syntactic parameter, but part of the cryptographic exchange. C-line and N-line cannot be mixed: if the server operates on newcamd, the C-line will not connect, and vice versa. Clarify the protocol with the source of the line.

Where the file is located: /var/etc/CCcam.cfg and access rights

On Enigma2 builds (Dreambox, Vu+, GigaBlue), the standard path is/var/etc/CCcam.cfg. Some builds may have/usr/keys/CCcam.cfg or simply/etc/CCcam.cfg. The exact path can be found in the daemon launch command — look for the flag-C:

ps aux | grep CCcam

The file permissions should be644, owner — root:

chmod 644 /var/etc/CCcam.cfg

If the file is not readable by the daemon — it will start with an empty configuration and you will not see any lines in the web interface.

Step-by-step assembly of a working config manually

Nothing complicated. A minimal working config can be assembled in five minutes.

Template of minimal CCcam.cfg

# CCcam.cfg — minimal configuration

The file is strictly encoded in UTF-8 without BOM (or ASCII). Comments start with#. Empty lines are allowed. The order of directives does not matter, the order of C-lines does matter (the first takes priority when there are multiple sources for the same CAID).

Adding multiple C-lines and priority

CCcam reads C-lines from top to bottom and connects to all servers in parallel. When decoding a channel, the first available card with the required CAID is used. If you want to explicitly specify priority — place the preferred server first.

Do not duplicate the same C-line with the same credentials. Some servers limit the number of simultaneous sessions from one login — with two identical lines, both sessions will be initiated, but the server will drop one or both. The status will flicker between ONLINE and OFF.

Configuring SERVER LISTEN PORT and F-line for sharing

If you share a card with other receivers on the home network, an F-line and an open port are needed:

SERVER LISTEN PORT : 12000

F: clientname clientpassword 1 0 0Fields of F-line: client name, client password, maximum hops (1 — only direct cards, do not forward reshared), flags (usually0 0

). Port 12000 must be free — check if OScam or newcamd is not running on the same port:

ss -tlnp | grep 12000

If the port is occupied — change it in the config and restart the daemon.

Restarting the service and applying changes

CCcam does not read the config on the fly — a complete restart is needed. On Enigma2:

/etc/init.d/ccam restart

Or via kill and direct launch:killall -9 CCcam

sleep 2

CCcam -C /var/etc/CCcam.cfg

&After restarting, wait 15–30 seconds before checking the status in the web interface — servers need time for handshake and share transfer.Checking lines and diagnosing connection

The CCcam web interface is the first place to look for problems. It is available at

http://IP-receiver:16001 without a default password.CCcam web interface on port 16001The page/asp/info.asp

shows the list of C-lines with their current status, the number of available shares, and response time. The page/asp/files.asp allows editing the config directly from the browser — convenient for quick edits.

If the web interface is unavailable — make sure that the directive is specified in the config

WEBINFO LISTEN PORT : 16001

• and the port is not closed by the firewall. On some Enigma2 firmware, the CCcam web interface is disabled by default.Line statuses: ONLINE, OFF, BAD LOGIN
• OFF — no connection. Reasons: incorrect host/IP, port unavailable, server not working, DNS issue.
• BAD LOGIN — connection established, but the server rejected the credentials. Check your login and password, they are case-sensitive.

Status ONLINE with non-loading channels is a separate story. The line is connected, but the card does not contain the required CAID, or the block{ } in the config filtered out the required provider. Check the share list in the web interface.

Checking hops, ECM time, and share

Hops — the number of hops from you to the physical card. Hops 1 means a direct connection to the server with the card. Hops 2 and above — resharing: someone is forwarding you a signal taken from another server. The more hops, the higher the latency and instability.

ECM time — the time to decrypt one request. Normal values are up to 400 ms. At 600 ms and above, freezes begin on encrypted channels with a short key update period (especially noticeable on some HD packages with a period of 4–6 seconds). If ECM time is consistently high — the problem lies in network latency or an overloaded intermediate server.

telnet and logs for debugging

Before looking for the problem in the config, check the network availability of the server:

telnet server1.example.com 12000

If the connection cannot be established — the problem is at the network level, not in CCcam. Possible reasons: the server is unavailable, the port is closed by a firewall, the dynamic IP of the source has changed after you were given a static C-line.

CCcam logs on Enigma2 are usually in/tmp/CCcam.log. Start real-time monitoring:

tail -f /tmp/CCcam.log

The logs show the moment of connection, handshake status, and authentication errors. The lineconnected to server1.example.com:12000 and the next onelogin failed clearly indicate incorrect credentials.

How to choose a source of lines without breaking the law

Here it is important to understand the legal side of the issue before using any cccam generator or setting up cardsharing at all.

Legal scenarios: own card and home network

The only unequivocally legal scenario is sharing a signal from one officially paid smart card among several receivers within one household. You pay for the subscription, there is one card, and several receivers. CCcam acts as a bridge between your devices.

Any scheme where you gain access to a card you did not pay for yourself falls into the gray or outright black zone in most jurisdictions. The legislation of different countries interprets this differently, but the risks are real — from civil lawsuits from broadcasters to criminal prosecution.

Criteria for a reliable source (without names)

If you are still looking for an external source of lines — here’s what to look for, regardless of who offers it:

• Uptime: a normal indicator is 98% and above per month. Less than 95% is already an unstable source.
• Hops 1: direct cards, not reshared. Ask explicitly.
• Latency: ping to the server less than 80 ms from your region, ECM time — up to 300 ms.
• Transparency on CAID: the source should clearly state which CAIDs and packages are available. "All channels" without clarification is a bad sign.
• Test line: the ability to check the connection for 24–48 hours before payment.

Signs of an unstable or fraudulent server

Red flags that should raise your concerns:

• The line constantly goes OFF and comes back — dynamic IP without DDNS or overloaded server.
• ECM time jumps from 200 to 1500 ms — resolver with overloaded intermediate nodes.
• The seller cannot answer which CAID is supported and in which region.
• Prepayment without any testing opportunity and without feedback after payment.
• One login/password is sold to multiple buyers — you will compete for sessions, the server will drop excess connections.

Disclaimer: using cardsharing to access paid channels without an active subscription violates the terms of broadcasters' licensing agreements and may contradict the laws of your country. Always check local laws before setting up any sharing scheme.