Comprehensive OSCam Server Configuration Guide (2026 Edition)
OSCam (Open Source Conditional Access Module) is the industry-standard software for managing digital television access keys. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of how to configure an OSCam server, focusing on the critical file and its interaction with the broader ecosystem. Core Configuration Files Overview oscam server config
: Defines user accounts. This file determines which clients can connect to your server and which readers they are allowed to access. Step 1: Configuring the oscam.server File This file determines which clients can connect to
: Defines your "readers"—the sources of your keys. These can be local physical card readers or remote servers (proxies). An OSCam installation relies on three primary interconnected
An OSCam installation relies on three primary interconnected files, typically located in /etc/tuxbox/config/ or /var/keys/ :
The oscam.server file uses a specific [reader] block for every key source. Below is a standard template for a remote CCcam proxy: