CCcam config: setting up CCcam.cfg from scratch (2026)

The CCcam.cfg file is the only configuration file that determines whether the receiver will see channels through card sharing. One extra comma, an incorrect port, or a missing space — and the client simply won't connect to the server, leaving the message "no signal" or "scrambled" on the screen. In this material, we will analyze the file line by line: where it is located, what blocks it consists of, how to fill it out correctly, and what mistakes are most often encountered by beginners in 2026.

What is CCcam.cfg and what is it for

CCcam is an emulator program for receiving CAS keys (Conditional Access System) over a network, which is installed on a satellite receiver or on a computer with a card reader. The CCcam.cfg file stores all parameters of its operation: server addresses, usernames and passwords for connection, a list of local cards, limits on the number of simultaneous connections, and rules for distributing keys among clients.

Without a correctly filled CCcam.cfg, the program will start, but will not be able to receive keys from outside or distribute them further. That is why configuring this file is the first and mandatory step when switching to CCcam sharing, regardless of the receiver model.

Where the CCcam.cfg file is located on different receivers

The location of the file depends on the firmware and model of the device. Below are the current paths for the most common systems.

Dreambox (Enigma2)

On most Enigma2 images (OpenATV, OpenPLi, VTi), the file is located in the directory/etc/tuxbox/config/ or in/usr/keys/, depending on where the CCcam binary itself is installed. You can check the exact path via an FTP client (FileZilla, WinSCP) by connecting to the receiver's IP address using the FTP protocol on port 21.

VU+ and Enigma2 clones

On VU+ Solo, VU+ Duo, and VU+ Zero, the path is most often/etc/CCcam.cfg — the file is mounted in the root of the system partition so that CCcam plugins can access it directly when restarting the emulator.

Openbox and Linux boxes (OSCam-compatible builds)

On Openbox S9, S10, and similar models with CCcam emulation support, the file is located in/var/keys/CCcam.cfg or in a separate plugin folder, which needs to be specified in the "Menu → Applications → CCcam → Path Information" panel.

Structure of the CCcam.cfg file: main types of lines

The file is a regular text document where each line starts with a letter prefix that defines its type. The order of lines within the file is not critical, but each must be on a separate line without extra characters at the end.

Lines C: — connection to the CCcam server

This is the main type of line through which the receiver receives keys from an external provider server. Format:

C: 185.23.14.201 17999 user123 pass456

Here, in order, are specified: the IP address or domain of the server, the port (most often in the range of 12000–18000, but the provider specifies the exact value), the username, and the password of the account. Note: the space between parameters is always a single space; extra spaces or tabs lead to parsing errors.

Lines N: — connections via the Newcamd protocol

Used if the provider grants access not through its own CCcam protocol, but through Newcamd. The format is slightly more complex:

N: 91.108.56.12 15000 user123 pass456 01234567890123456789012345678901 { 0100 }

After the username and password, there is a 28-digit DES key (sometimes specified without spaces, all together), and in curly braces — a list of CAIDs for which the connection is valid. If the provider sent the key without separators, it still needs to be inserted as a line of 28 characters — some emulators automatically split it into pairs.

Lines F: — friends and sharing rules

Line F: describes to whom and under what conditions you share keys from your card or from the accepted stream:

F: friend_login friend_pass 1 1 0 24 1 100 { }

The numbers after the username and password specify: permission for connection (1/0), the maximum number of simultaneous sessions, the flag "local cards only", the lifetime of access in hours, priority, hop limit, and a list of CAIDs in curly braces if you need to restrict the set of packages.

Lines L: — limits and recshare rules

Line L: is used less frequently but is useful when you need to limit a specific CAID/provider by the number of simultaneous streams to avoid "overloading" the card with too many clients at once.

Step-by-step setup of CCcam.cfg from scratch

Step 1. Obtain connection data from the provider

The CCcam sharing provider usually sends a ready-made line of the formC: host port login password to your email or personal account. Copy it exactly, without changing the port and without adding spaces — errors often occur due to copying the line from a PDF or messenger, where characters may "shift."

Step 2. Open or create the CCcam.cfg file

If the file already exists on the receiver, download it via FTP to your computer and open it in a plain text editor — Notepad++ (with UTF-8 encoding without BOM) or the regular "Notepad" will work. Do not use Word or editors with automatic quote replacement: they corrupt the structure of the lines.

Step 3. Add the line C: or N: at the end of the file

Insert the obtained line on a separate new line, below the existing ones. An example of a minimal file for one provider:

C: 185.23.14.201 17999 user123 pass456

Step 4. Upload the file back to the receiver and restart CCcam

Via FTP, replace the file at the same path from which it was downloaded, with access rights 644 (rw-r--r--). After that, restart the emulator through the control panel: "Menu → Settings → CI/CAM → CCcam → Restart," or via telnet with the commandkillall -9 CCcam&& /usr/bin/CCcam&.

Step 5. Check the connection status

Go to the CCcam web interface at the addresshttp://IP_receiver:16001 (the standard port for the web panel) and open the "Server" tab. If a new server appears in the list with the status "Connected" and a non-zero number of received ECM/EMM, the configuration is working correctly.

Example of a complete CCcam.cfg configuration for multiple servers

C: 185.23.14.201 17999 user123 pass456

In this example, the receiver is simultaneously connected to two CCcam servers and one Newcamd server, and also provides access to one "friend" with a limit of 720 hours (30 days) and a limit of 2 sessions for a specific CAID through the line L:.

Typical errors when setting up CCcam.cfg

Double spaces and invisible characters

Files copied from PDF or messaging conversations often contain non-breaking spaces (Unicode U+00A0) instead of regular ones. Visually, the line looks correct, but the CCcam parser does not recognize it. The solution is to retype the line manually in Notepad++ and enable the display of special characters.

Incorrect web interface port

The standard port 16001 may be occupied by another service or changed in the emulator config with a separate line[account] / webport. If the panel does not open, check if another port is specified in the CCcam.cfg file itself or in the receiver's plugin settings.

File encoding

Saving the file in UTF-8 with BOM adds three control bytes at the beginning of the file, which breaks the reading of the first line. Always save CCcam.cfg in ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM encoding.

Exceeding the connection limit set by the provider

If the line C: is written correctly, but the status remains "Connecting" or "Login failed," the reason is often that the account is already being used on another device, and the provider allows only one simultaneous connection (flag MaxConn = 1). In this case, you need to disconnect the old device or request multi-connect from the provider.

Configuration through the web interface without manual editing

Some modern Enigma2 builds allow adding C:-lines directly through the CCcam web panel in the "Config Editor" tab, without downloading the file via FTP. This is convenient for beginners: the interface checks the syntax of the line itself and does not allow saving the configuration with an error in the number of parameters. After saving, the panel immediately offers to restart the emulator without manual commands in telnet.

Security recommendations when working with CCcam.cfg in 2026

The CCcam.cfg file contains usernames and passwords in plain text, so access to the receiver's web panel (port 16001 or changed) should be protected with a password in the emulator settings and not forwarded externally through port forwarding on the router unnecessarily. If the receiver connects to servers via an internet provider with a dynamic IP, it is additionally recommended to use a VPN connection to hide sharing traffic from analysis by the access provider and reduce the risk of blocking by DPI.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add multiple C: lines from the same server?

Yes, if the provider issued a backup account in case the main one fails — both lines can be left in the file simultaneously, CCcam will automatically switch to the working line in case of a disconnection.

What to do if the receiver hangs on loading after editing CCcam.cfg?

Most likely, the structure of the line is violated in the file (for example, N: without a DES key). You need to connect via FTP, revert the file to a backup or comment out the problematic line with the symbol# at the beginning and restart the emulator.

How many F: lines can be specified in one file?

There are no restrictions on the number of F: lines in CCcam itself, but the practical number of friends is limited by the bandwidth of the channel and the power of the receiver's processor — with a large number of simultaneous clients (from 15-20), it is recommended to transfer sharing to a separate server rather than a household receiver.