Getting Started with IPTVbp Platform
Complete guide to setting up your vendor account and getting started with the IPTV billing platform.
Welcome to IPTVbp!
This guide will walk you through setting up your vendor account and getting your IPTV billing platform ready for customers.
What You'll Learn
- Creating and configuring your vendor account
- Understanding the dashboard
- Setting up your first IPTV panel
- Creating your first product
- Going live with payments
Step 1: Account Registration
After registering your vendor account, you'll be taken to your dashboard. Here's what you need to do first:
Configure Your Store Settings
- Navigate to Settings in the sidebar
- Update your company information:
- Business Name
- Contact Email
- Support Email
- Business Address
- Configure your currency (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)
- Set your timezone for accurate reporting
Step 2: Understanding Your Dashboard
The dashboard provides a quick overview of your business:
Key Metrics
- Revenue: Total earnings and monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
- Active Subscriptions: Current active customers
- New Customers: Recent sign-ups
- Conversion Rate: Percentage of visitors who become customers
Quick Actions
- Add new panel integration
- Create products
- View customer tickets
- Check subscription status
Step 3: Connect Your IPTV Panel
Before you can sell subscriptions, you need to connect your IPTV panel:
- Go to Services → IPTV Panels
- Click Add New Panel
- Select your panel type:
- Xtream UI / XUI
- NXT Dashboard
- Custom API
- Enter your panel credentials
- Click Test Connection to verify
- Save your panel configuration
Important: Make sure your panel is accessible from the internet and API access is enabled.
Step 4: Create Your First Product
Products are what your customers will purchase. Here's how to create one:
- Navigate to Products
- Click Create New Product
- Fill in product details:
- Name: Premium IPTV - 1 Month
- Description: Full access to all channels for 30 days
- Price: $15.00
- Billing Cycle: Monthly
- Select the panel and package
- Configure features:
- Number of connections
- Available channels
- VOD access
- Catch-up TV
- Set up trial period (optional)
- Save and publish
Step 5: Configure Payment Gateways
To accept payments, you need to set up at least one payment gateway:
Supported Payment Methods
- Stripe: Credit/debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay
- PayPal: PayPal balance, cards, bank accounts
- Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT via NOWPayments
Setup Steps
- Go to Settings → Payment Gateways
- Choose your preferred gateway
- Enter API credentials
- Configure webhook URLs
- Test with a small transaction
- Enable for customers
Step 6: Customize Your Store
Make your store unique with custom branding:
- Domain: Use your own domain (shop.yourbusiness.com)
- Logo: Upload your business logo
- Colors: Match your brand colors
- Welcome Message: Customize the homepage
- Terms & Policies: Add your terms of service and privacy policy
Step 7: Test Your Setup
Before going live, test the complete customer journey:
- Place a test order using Stripe test mode
- Verify subscription is created in panel
- Check customer receives credentials email
- Test the login credentials on your panel
- Verify customer portal access
Step 8: Go Live!
Once everything is tested:
- Switch payment gateways from test to live mode
- Update API keys to production keys
- Enable your custom domain
- Share your store URL with customers
- Monitor your first orders closely
Common First-Time Issues
Panel Connection Fails
- Verify panel URL is correct (including http:// or https://)
- Check API access is enabled in panel settings
- Ensure panel is accessible from external IPs
- Try using IP address instead of domain
Orders Not Creating Subscriptions
- Check panel connection status
- Verify package mapping is correct
- Review error logs in dashboard
- Test panel API manually
Customers Not Receiving Emails
- Check email settings in admin panel
- Verify SMTP configuration
- Look in spam folder
- Test email delivery
Next Steps
Now that you're set up, explore these features:
- Discord Integration: Auto-assign roles to customers
- Affiliate Program: Let others promote your service
- Discount Codes: Create promotional offers
- Email Templates: Customize customer communications
- Analytics: Track your business performance
Need Help?
If you run into any issues:
- Check our Troubleshooting Guide
- Visit the Documentation
- Contact support via the dashboard
- Join our Discord community for peer support
Congratulations! You're now ready to start selling IPTV subscriptions! 🎉
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