How to Set Up Stalker Portal on TiviMate (2026): Complete Guide

Quick Answer

To set up a Stalker Portal on TiviMate, go to Settings > Playlists > Add Playlist > Stalker Portal, enter the Portal URL from your IPTV provider, enter your MAC Address (formatted as 00:1A:78:XX:XX:XX), and click Next. TiviMate will connect to the portal and load your channel list. If it fails, verify the MAC address matches the one registered with your provider, ensure the portal URL does not have a trailing slash, and check that your device’s MAC address is not blocked. Stalker Portal is an alternative to M3U and Xtream Codes used by providers who previously supported MAG set-top boxes.

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What Is Stalker Portal?

Stalker Portal is an IPTV delivery protocol originally developed for MAG set-top boxes (Infomir). Instead of using a playlist file (M3U) or API credentials (Xtream Codes), Stalker Portal uses a MAC address and a portal URL to authenticate and deliver channels.

Here is how it works:

• Your IPTV provider gives you a portal URL (for example, http://iptv-provider.com/stalker/portal/).
• You provide your device’s MAC address to the provider (or they assign one to you).
• The provider registers that MAC address on their server.
• When TiviMate connects to the portal URL, the portal sees your device’s MAC address, matches it to your subscription, and delivers the channel list.

Stalker Portal is less common than M3U or Xtream Codes today, but you will encounter it with older IPTV providers, providers that previously served MAG boxes, and some European and Middle Eastern providers.

If you are used to adding an M3U playlist or setting up Xtream Codes, the Stalker Portal method feels different because it authenticates by hardware address rather than a URL with embedded credentials.

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When to Use Stalker Portal

Use Stalker Portal if your IPTV provider gives you:

• A portal URL (not an M3U link or Xtream Codes login/password).
• A MAC address that you need to register on their website.
• Instructions to configure a “MAG box” or “Portal” rather than an “M3U playlist.”

Stalker Portal is not a separate app. It is a connection method built into TiviMate. You add it the same way you add an M3U playlist, but you select “Stalker Portal” instead of “M3U Playlist” or “Xtream Codes.”

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Step-by-Step: How to Add Stalker Portal to TiviMate

Before You Begin

You need two things from your IPTV provider:

1. Portal URL — something like http://portal.iptvprovider.com/stalker/portal/
2. MAC Address — a 12-character hexadecimal address formatted as 00:1A:78:XX:XX:XX

If your provider has not given you a MAC address, they may expect you to provide your device’s MAC address. See the “How to Find Your Device’s MAC Address” section below.

Step 1: Open TiviMate and Go to Playlists

1. Launch TiviMate on your Firestick, Android TV, or Shield.
2. Go to Settings > Playlists.
3. Click Add Playlist.

Step 2: Select Stalker Portal

1. You will see three options: M3U Playlist, Xtream Codes, and Stalker Portal.
2. Select Stalker Portal.

Step 3: Enter the Portal URL

1. In the Portal URL field, enter the URL your provider gave you.
2. Important: Do not add a trailing slash unless your provider specifically says to include it. TiviMate handles the URL formatting internally.
3. The URL usually starts with http:// or https://.

Step 4: Enter the MAC Address

1. In the MAC Address field, enter the 12-character MAC address exactly as your provider gave it.
2. Use the format 00:1A:78:XX:XX:XX with colons between each pair of characters.
3. TiviMate usually auto-formats the MAC address. If not, type it in lowercase (it is case-insensitive on most systems).

Step 5: Name Your Playlist

1. Enter a name for this playlist (for example, “My Provider Portal”).
2. Click Next.

Step 6: Wait for Syncing

1. TiviMate will connect to the portal URL and authenticate using your MAC address.
2. If successful, your channel list will appear. This can take 10-60 seconds depending on the portal server speed.
3. Click Done.

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How to Find Your Device’s MAC Address

Some providers expect you to give them your device’s MAC address. Here is how to find it:

Firestick

1. Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About > Network.
2. Find Wi-Fi MAC Address.
3. Copy the 12-character address (formatted as XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX).

Android TV / NVIDIA Shield

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet.
2. Select your active network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
3. Find MAC Address or Ethernet MAC Address.
4. Copy the address.

Using a Generated MAC Address

Some Stalker Portal providers do not care about your actual device MAC. Instead, they generate a virtual MAC address for you. Common formats include:

• 00:1A:78:XX:XX:XX — The standard Stalker middleware prefix
• 00:1A:79:XX:XX:XX — Alternative prefix used by some providers

If your provider gives you a MAC address, enter that exact address. Do not substitute your device’s real MAC address unless your provider tells you to.

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Stalker Portal vs M3U vs Xtream Codes

If you are not sure which method your provider uses, this comparison will help.

Feature	Stalker Portal	M3U Playlist	Xtream Codes
Authentication	MAC address + portal URL	Embedded token in URL	Server URL + username + password
Setup complexity	Medium	Easy	Easy
EPG support	Automatic (portal provides EPG)	Manual or separate URL	Automatic (server provides EPG)
Channel list updates	Automatic on each portal sync	Manual refresh or scheduled	Automatic on Xtream sync
MAC address required	Yes	No	No
Commonly used with	MAG box replacements, older providers	All modern providers	All modern providers with Xtream API
Device flexibility	Lower (MAC locked to one device)	Higher (use anywhere)	Higher (use anywhere)
Best for	Providers that only offer portal access	Universal compatibility	Providers with full Xtream API support

Key takeaway: Stalker Portal is the most restrictive method (MAC-locked to one device at a time) but is the only option if your provider uses portal-based middleware. If you have a choice, M3U or Xtream Codes are generally easier to manage.

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Troubleshooting Stalker Portal

Problem	Likely Cause	Solution
Stalker Portal not connecting	Portal URL is incorrect or has a trailing slash	Verify the URL with your provider. Remove any trailing slash. Ensure it starts with http:// or https://.
Authentication failed	MAC address is wrong or not registered	Double-check the MAC address with your provider. Ensure the format uses colons (00:1A:78:XX:XX:XX). Register the MAC on your provider’s website if required.
Connection timed out	Portal server is slow or blocked	Try again in 10 minutes. The portal server may be overloaded. If persistent, use a VPN to bypass regional blocking or ISP throttling.
“Invalid MAC Address” error	MAC address does not match the portal’s expected format	Most Stalker portals expect addresses starting with 00:1A:78. If your provider gave you a different prefix, use theirs. Ensure no spaces or dashes, only colons.
Channel list is empty	Subscription expired or no channels assigned	Check your subscription status with your provider. The portal authenticates but your account may be inactive.
EPG not showing	Portal EPG URL is different from channel URL	Some portals serve the channel list but not the EPG. Manually add an EPG source in Settings > EPG.
“Device already connected” message	MAC address is in use by another device	Stalker portals usually allow one connection per MAC. If you set up the same MAC on another device, disconnect it or ask your provider to reset the connection.
Channels not loading after sync	Incorrect User Agent or device block	Set a custom User Agent in your playlist settings. Some portals block devices that do not send a valid MAG box User Agent string.

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How to Set a Custom User Agent for Stalker Portal

Some Stalker portals check the User Agent and only allow connections from actual MAG devices. If your channels load but will not play, or if you get “Device not allowed” errors, set a custom User Agent:

1. In TiviMate, go to Settings > Playlists > [Your Stalker Portal Playlist].
2. Find the User Agent field.
3. Enter one of the following MAG-compatible User Agents:
   • MAG250/306 — Most common, works with most portals
   • MAG256/256 — For newer MAG256 devices
   • MAG324/2.20b11 — For MAG324 models
4. Save the settings and restart TiviMate.

For more on User Agents, see our complete TiviMate User Agent guide.

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Can You Use Stalker Portal on Firestick?

Yes. TiviMate supports Stalker Portal on all devices, including Firestick, Fire TV Cube, Android TV, and NVIDIA Shield. The setup process is identical. The only difference: on Firestick, you must find your device’s MAC address (if required by your provider) through the Firestick’s network settings as shown above.

One note for Firestick users: if your provider locks connections to a specific MAC address and you switch devices, you will be locked out on the old device. Contact your provider to reset the MAC binding or generate a virtual MAC address that you can use across devices.

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How to Switch Between Stalker Portal and Other Methods

You are not locked into one method. TiviMate supports multiple playlists of different types simultaneously. You can have:

• One playlist using Stalker Portal
• Another playlist using M3U URL
• A third playlist using Xtream Codes

Each playlist appears as a separate source in your channel list. You can switch between them by changing the playlist filter in TiviMate’s group list.

If you want to migrate from Stalker Portal to M3U (because M3U is simpler), ask your provider if they offer an M3U URL. Many providers that use Stalker Portal also support M3U. You can then add the M3U playlist and remove the Stalker Portal one.

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