DRM channel declares no license key
A channel names a DRM system but gives no licence server, so it cannot be decrypted.
What it means
A #KODIPROP line sets inputstream.adaptive.license_type without a matching inputstream.adaptive.license_key.
Why it matters
The client knows the content is protected and has nowhere to request a licence. Playback fails at the first encrypted segment with a DRM error, which viewers usually report as "the channel does not work" rather than anything specific.
How to fix it
- Add #KODIPROP:inputstream.adaptive.license_key= with your licence server URL.
- The value often needs headers and a response format appended, separated by | — check your DRM provider’s documentation.
- Confirm the licence server accepts requests from subscriber networks, not just from your own.
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Open the M3U checker →Frequently asked questions
- What does "DRM channel declares no license key" mean?
- A #KODIPROP line sets inputstream.adaptive.license_type without a matching inputstream.adaptive.license_key.
- Why does it matter?
- The client knows the content is protected and has nowhere to request a licence. Playback fails at the first encrypted segment with a DRM error, which viewers usually report as "the channel does not work" rather than anything specific.
- How do I fix it?
- 1. Add #KODIPROP:inputstream.adaptive.license_key= with your licence server URL. 2. The value often needs headers and a response format appended, separated by | — check your DRM provider’s documentation. 3. Confirm the licence server accepts requests from subscriber networks, not just from your own.
- How do I find every channel in my playlist with this problem?
- Run the playlist through the free M3U playlist checker. It reports this across the whole file, channel by channel, rather than stopping at the first one.
- What is the first thing to try?
- Add #KODIPROP:inputstream.adaptive.license_key= with your licence server URL.
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