CCcam lines: setup and connection of C-lines 2026

If you have received data to connect to the card sharing server and do not understand what to do with it — you have come to the right place. CCcam lines, also known as C-lines, are strings of a special format that the receiver or OScam uses to connect to a remote server. The format is simple but sensitive to details: one extra space or incorrect case — and there is no connection.

Let's break everything down step by step: syntax, where to write it, how to check the status, and why the channel is black even when the server is online.

What is a CCcam line and what does a C-line consist of

A CCcam line is a single configuration string that describes the remote server: address, port, credentials, and additional parameters. The CCcam protocol itself was developed for exchanging EMM/ECM between the card on the server and the client on the receiver. A C-line is the client side.

String format: C: host port username password

The basic format looks like this:

C: my.server.net 12000 myuser mypassword no { 0:0:1 }

All fields are separated by a single space. The protocol strictly monitors the syntax — extra spaces, tabs, or empty lines beforeC: break the config parsing.

Parsing each field with an example

• C: — mandatory prefix, case-sensitive. Uppercase "C", colon, space.
• my.server.net — server host. This can be a domain (DDNS also works) or a direct IPv4 address. If the provider uses DDNS and their IP changes — make sure the receiver can resolve the domain. With a dynamic IP without DDNS, the line will become non-functional until updated.
• 12000 — TCP port of the server. The range 12000–25000 is the most common, but the provider can assign any from 1024 to 65535.
• myuser — login. Case-sensitive. "MyUser" and "myuser" are different accounts.
• mypassword — password. Also case-sensitive. Copy it, do not enter it manually.

Additional flags: no/yes, wantemus, protocol version

After the password come two boolean parameters and an optional share block:

C: host port user pass no { 0:0:1 }

The first parameter (no/yes) controls the display of SID warnings. The second — the permission for emulation and forwarding the share to the client. For basic connection, setno in both fields or leave only the block{ }.

The parameterwantemus in some builds of CCcam 2.3.x controls the request for EMU cards. If the server does not support EMU — this field is simply ignored.

Where to write the line: CCcam.cfg and its analogs in OScam

It depends on what is installed on the receiver. If native CCcam is running — go to CCcam.cfg. If OScam — the structure is different, but the essence is the same.

The path to the file /var/etc/CCcam.cfg

On most Enigma2 images (OpenATV, OpenPLi, OpenSPA) the config is located at/var/etc/CCcam.cfg. In some older builds, you may find/etc/CCcam.cfg. You can easily check:

find / -name "CCcam.cfg" 2>/dev/null

Open the file with any editor (nano, vi) and add the C-line. One line — one connection. You can add several cccam lines for redundancy.

After editing — restart. Kill the process and start it again:

killall -9 CCcam&

Or through the init script, if it exists:

/etc/init.d/CCcam restart

Translating the C-line to the oscam.server (reader) format

OScam does not read CCcam.cfg — it has its own structure. The C-line needs to be translated into the[reader] section of the/etc/oscam/oscam.server:

[reader]

The parametercccversion affects compatibility. Most servers expect2.3.0 or2.2.1 — check with your provider or try both. In thedevice field, the host and port are separated by a comma without spaces.

If a CAID filter is needed at the reader level (so that OScam does not send requests to the server for unsupported channels):

caid          = 0500,0604

Restarting the daemon and applying the configuration

OScam can re-read the config without a full restart — through the web interface or with the command:

/etc/init.d/oscam restart

Or forcefully:

killall -9 oscam&

Flag-b runs in the background,-c specifies the config directory.

Checking the status of the line: how to understand that the connection is alive

We added the line, restarted — what’s next? Don’t wait for the channel to open. First, check the status in the web interface.

Web interface CCcam (port 16001) and OScam (port 8888)

For CCcam, open your browser and go tohttp://<ip-receiver>:16001. There you will see a list of servers, their status, and the number of cards. OScam listens on port8888 — the interface is richer, showing logs, ECM requests in real time.

If the web interface does not open — check that the daemon is actually running:ps aux | grep CCcam.

Reading the status line: ONLINE, CONNECTED, number of cards

In the CCcam web interface, look at the Status column:

• CONNECTED — the connection is established, data exchange is ongoing.
• OFFLINE — no connection. The problem is either in the network or in the data.
• WAITING — waiting for a server response, normal in the first seconds.

Next to the status — the number of cards (Cards). If 0 — the server is connected but not providing shares. This can happen with an incorrect CAID filter on the server side or an exhausted connection limit.

Analyzing ECM time and hops (number of hops)

ECM time — response time to the decryption request. Normal value: 200–400 ms. Anything above 800 ms — freezes will start. Above 1500 ms — the channel will regularly freeze.

Hops show how many servers are between you and the actual card. Hop 1 — direct card on the server. Hop 2 and above — reseller. The more hops, the higher the latency and instability. In practice, hop 3+ almost guarantees problems under peak load.

Debugging: why the line does not work

This is the most common situation: status CONNECTED, cards are present, but channels do not open or freeze. The checklist below covers 90% of cases.

There is a connection, but channels do not open (missing CAID/provider)

Each channel is encrypted by the system with a specific CAID and Provider ID. For example, Viaccess uses CAID0500, Nagravision —1800, Irdeto —0604. If the server does not provide the required CAID — the channel will remain black, even with an ideal connection.

How to check: go to the channel information on the receiver (usually the Info button twice) — you will see the CAID and Provider ID. Compare with what the CCcam web interface shows in the server's card list. If the CAIDs do not match — this line simply does not fit your channels.

In OScam the situation is clearer: the log will have a line likeno matching reader found for CAID 0500.

Server OFFLINE: port, firewall, incorrect login

First, check the basic availability of the port. From the receiver or PC on the same network:

telnet my.server.net 12000

Or via netcat:

nc -zv my.server.net 12000

If the connection cannot be established — the port is closed on the server side, on your router, or the internet provider is blocking outgoing connections on non-standard ports. The latter is especially typical for mobile internet and some operators with CGNAT.

Double NAT (for example, a router behind the provider's router) can also block connections — especially if you have a gray IP. In this case, telnet from the receiver may fail, while it works from a phone via mobile internet. Solution: ask the provider for a public IP or set up a VPN tunnel.

If telnet works, but the status is still OFFLINE — the problem is with the login or password. Re-copy the data from the email or personal account, do not enter it manually.

Freezes and long ECM time

Desynchronization of the receiver's system time is the most underrated cause of freezes. The ECM request contains a timestamp, and if the receiver's clock is off from the server by more than 2–3 minutes — the server rejects the requests. At the same time, the status may remain CONNECTED, but the channels still won't open.

Check the time on the receiver:

date

And synchronize via NTP:

ntpdate -u pool.ntp.org

Another reason for freezes is multiple cccam lines with overlapping CAID competing for one channel. OScam sends requests to all suitable readers simultaneously, and if their different priorities are not set — conflicts arise. Solution: inoscam.servicesset groups and priorities, and in the readers specifygroupandcaidfilters.

The limit of simultaneous connections is another pitfall. If you have two tuners and both are trying to decrypt channels through one account, the server may drop the first connection. Solution: clarify the limit with the provider and do not exceed it.

How to choose a reliable source line: criteria without names

The market for cccam lines is filled with resellers and unstable servers. Below are objective criteria to consider.

Local cards vs multi-level resharing

The difference is fundamental. A server with local cards (hop 1) provides a stable ECM time of 100–300 ms and does not depend on other servers in the chain. Resharing (hop 2+) is cheaper, but any problem on the upstream server knocks out your channels.

Before paying — request a test line for 24–48 hours. Serious providers give tests without problems. If they do not provide a test — that’s a red flag.

Stability of uptime and protocol support

Look at the server's uptime over the last 30 days — a normal value is 98%+. Anything below 95% indicates regular interruptions. Also clarify which versions of the CCcam protocol are supported: 2.2.1 and 2.3.0 are standard, but some old servers are stuck on 2.1.x.

OScam on the client side holds multiple lines simultaneously more stably than native CCcam. If you have no hardware limitations — OScam is preferable for working with several cccam lines in parallel.

Trial period and transparency of server parameters

A good provider informs in advance: which CAID are supported, what hop the cards are, the limit of simultaneous connections per account. If this information is hidden or "clarify in chat" — the conditions are likely unfavorable.

Resold lines (when a reseller bought one line and gives one password to several clients) is a separate problem. Exceeding the connection limit knocks out all users at once. A sign: sudden disconnections in the evening hours when everyone turns on their TVs.