Open your preferred online satellite database or specialized OScam tool.
# Generated by oscam.srvid generator 2026-04-18 # CAID:PROVID:SID = Name (Provider) 1833:000000:2B6E = RTL Television 1833:000000:2B70 = VOX 098C:000000:2B6E = RTL Television (HD) # custom user entry: 0500:032830:1234 = Discovery Channel HD (Sky DE)
OSCam communicates with your receiver and the card server. When a channel is decrypted, OSCam knows the (the CAID/Ident) and the Service ID (a unique hex code for that channel). However, OSCam does not inherently know the human-readable name for that SID.
Restart the OSCam binary via your receiver's Softcam Manager or the OSCam WebUI for changes to take effect. oscam.srvid generator
Once the file is generated, upload it to your OSCam config directory (usually /etc/tuxbox/config/ or /var/keys/ ). Restart OSCam or, if using the DVBAPI auto-generation method, simply change the channel to trigger a write event.
An is a tool used to automatically create the oscam.srvid file, which maps Service IDs (SIDs) to human-readable channel names in the OSCam web interface and logs. 💡 Why You Need an oscam.srvid File
Whenever you update your "bouquets" or perform a service scan, run the generator to keep the names in sync. Open your preferred online satellite database or specialized
You can generate files that only include the specific channels you subscribe to, preventing OSCam from wasting memory on unnecessary mappings. Automation:
A typical line in the file follows this strict syntax: CAID,ProviderID:ServiceID|Provider Name|Channel Name|Type|Satellite
Choose your satellite (e.g., Astra 19.2E, Hotbird 13E) and your specific provider (e.g., Movistar, Sky, Canal+). Step 2: Define CAIDs: Input the CAIDs used by your setup (e.g., for Sky DE). Step 3: Generate and Copy: Click "Generate" and copy the resulting text. Step 4: Upload: However, OSCam does not inherently know the human-readable
Attempting to track these changes manually requires browsing sites like KingOfSat or LyngSat, copying hexadecimal values, and formatting them line-by-line. An automates this entire process. Benefits of Using a Generator:
Your log files will show channel names instead of obscure hex codes, making troubleshooting much faster. User Experience:
Quickly identify failing ECM requests on specific channels.