If you’re managing or configuring an OSCam server, you’re likely familiar with various configuration files like oscam.conf, oscam.dvbapi, and oscam.server. But another important and often overlooked file is oscam.provid.
✅ What is oscam.provid?
The oscam.provid file is used to define provider names for different CAIDs (Conditional Access IDs). It’s a reference file that helps OSCam users identify the names of providers based on their CAID and provider ID (also known as ident).
For example, instead of just seeing numeric values like 0x0100:0x00006A, you’ll see a friendly name like:
0100:00006A|Canal+ France
This makes your logs and web interface easier to read and manage.
📁 Where is it Located?
Typically, oscam.provid is located in your OSCam configuration directory, alongside other config files. For example:
Edit/etc/tuxbox/config/
or
/var/etc/
🛠️ How to Use or Update It?
- Manual Edit: You can manually edit the file using any text editor. The format is:
CAID:PROVID|Provider Name - Auto Download: You can download up-to-date
oscam.providfiles from trusted OSCam sources or forums and replace your current version. - Keep It Clean: Only include entries that are relevant to your setup to improve performance and clarity.
📌 Why It Matters?
- Helps identify providers quickly
- Useful for debugging and log analysis
- Improves the readability of the OSCam Web Interface
- Makes configuration management easier
💡 Tip: Always back up your OSCam configuration files before making changes.
0500@030B00|TNTSAT|
098C@000000|SKY Deutchland|
1810@000000|Canal+ esp|
0100@00006C|TV Vlaanderen|
0D95@000004|ORF Digital|
0100@000068|NC+ (Seca)|
1861@000000|Cyfrowy Polsat (1861)|
1819@00006D|AB Sat|
0500@040810|Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen|
1802@000000|Nos|
1880@000000|DigiTV|
1815@000000|UPC Direct|
0604@000000|ART|
0100@00006A|Canal Digitaal NL|
1830@000000|Max TV|
0500@042820|Eutelsat|
0B00@000000|Telenor|
0603@000000|Al Dawri Al Kass|
0664@000000|MBC|
0B04@000000|MBC|
0BC1@000000|Nextologies|
1811@003311|CSAT|
0500@041950|EUTELSAT|
1708@000000|JMC|
1803@000000|Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.|
4AEE@000000|POLARIS|
2600@000000|TDA|
4AFC@000000|Pantelio|
0D96@000000|M7 Group|
0100@00006D|Eutelsat|
0100@004106|Movistar|
186C@000000|Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.|
0500@051700|TEAM:SAT|
0609@000000|Orange TV|
0B01@000000|Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.|
0D98@000000|ORF|
09CD@000000|SkyItalia|
0500@043800|Telespazio|
0500@050F00|TSA|
0500@051100|TELEVISA|
0500@040500|Globecast|
0B0F@000000|TRK Ukraine|
09BE@000000|OTE|
09C4@000000|SKY|
1867@00AB71|SES|
0500@060200|Radio Television Suisse|
0500@050800|Radiotelevisione svizzera|
0624@000000|CESKA TELEVIZE|
1010@000000|POLARIS|
0656@000000|DMC|
0963@000000|BSkyB|
0500@041980|EUTELSAT|
0500@041970|EUTELSAT|
1817@00006A|M7 Group|
0500@050600|MTV Networks Europe|
1882@000000|Slovak Telekom|
09BD@000000|VIVACOM|
0500@041960|EUTELSAT|
0614@000000|Globecast|
0BAA@000000|TringTV|
0606@000000|GMDS|
092B@000000|DEMIROREN MEDYA|
183D@000000|Rai|
0E00@000000|TSA|
18A0@000000|Encoder |
0662@000000|AMCN-Iberia|
1818@00006C|M7 Group|
0637@000000|AL MAJD|
0500@041F00|nc+|
0500@030100|Eutelsat|
0647@000000|Telespazio|
0D95@000010|SES|
0B02@000000|UPC Direct|
0648@000000|ORF|
1867@000000|SES|
0D97@000004|UPC Direct|
0B1C@000000|UPC Direct|
1886@000000|UPC Direct|
0B10@000000|Telenor|
0D97@000000|UPC Direct|
5448@000000|FOOTBALL|
1715@000000|Ukrkosmos|
0500@042C00|RRSat|
170B@000000|OSN|
1709@000000|OSN|
0629@000000|pink|
0500@051A20|TEAM:SAT|
091F@000000|Total TV|
170A@000000|OSN|
0611@000000|Amagi|
1883@003311|AB SAT|
06F8@000000|DEMIROREN MEDYA|
0500@020A00|OIV|
0500@021110|ΟΤΕ|
5581@000000|POLARIS|
06F0@000000|Eutelsat|
1818@00006D|M7 Group|
1884@000000|Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.|
5604@000000|VIASAT|
0694@000000|ZEONBUD|
1712@000000|XTRA TV|
0650@000000|SES|
0641@000000|Rai|
0500@060E00|PBS|
0B1D@000000|MTVA|
0500@023A00|TRACE|
1711@000000|Associated Press|
2610@000000|CM5000|
098D@000000|SKY|
09F0@000000|SKY|Frequently asked questions
What is the oscam.provid file used for?
oscam.provid maps CAIDs and provider IDs to human readable provider names. Instead of a raw value like 0100:00006A, your OScam logs and web interface show a friendly name such as Canal Digitaal NL, which makes debugging much easier.
Where is oscam.provid located?
It lives in your OScam configuration directory alongside the other config files, typically /etc/tuxbox/config/ on Enigma2 receivers or /var/etc/ on servers. OScam reads it automatically at startup.
Do I need to update oscam.provid regularly?
It is purely a reference file, so an outdated copy never breaks decoding. Still, updating it when providers change or new packages appear keeps your logs and web interface readable, and trimming it to entries relevant to your setup keeps it clean.
How does oscam.provid differ from oscam.server?
oscam.server holds your actual reader connections and credentials, while oscam.provid only labels providers with names for display. If you are setting up the reader side, follow our oscam.server setup guide and keep oscam.provid as a readability helper.