Question 1

What is TVAtlas?

Accepted Answer

TVAtlas is a free, open-source directory of public live TV and radio streams from every country in the world. It aggregates channel links from community databases like iptv-org and famelack, then organizes them through an interactive 3D globe explorer, country-by-country browsing, and category filtering.

Question 2

Is TVAtlas free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TVAtlas is free to use today. No registration, no advertising, and no app to install. We use Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity for anonymous usage analytics (see our Privacy Policy for opt-out details). You can start watching live television from any country instantly, right in your browser.

Question 3

Do I need an account or VPN?

Accepted Answer

No account or signup is needed. Some channels may be geo-restricted by the broadcaster, and in those cases a VPN might help, but the vast majority of channels are accessible directly without any additional tools.

Question 4

Is TVAtlas legal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TVAtlas only indexes publicly available streaming URLs and does not host any video or audio content itself. Streams are sourced from open databases such as iptv-org and famelack-data, which contain links that broadcasters have intentionally made public. However, you are responsible for ensuring your use complies with the laws of your jurisdiction.

Question 5

What kind of channels are available?

Accepted Answer

TVAtlas includes live television channels across all major categories: news, sports, entertainment, movies, music, kids, documentaries, religious, business, science, cooking, travel, and more — from over two hundred countries worldwide.

Question 6

Why is a channel not loading or buffering?

Accepted Answer

Channels are public streams hosted by external broadcasters. They can go offline due to geo-restrictions, server maintenance, or changed streaming URLs. TVAtlas automatically tries backup sources when available. Try refreshing or selecting another channel from the same country.

Question 7

How does TVAtlas get its channel data?

Accepted Answer

Channel data is aggregated from open-source databases including iptv-org and famelack-data, which are maintained by community contributors worldwide. Streams are periodically verified for availability.

Question 8

Can I watch TVAtlas on my mobile or TV?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TVAtlas works on any device with a modern web browser — desktop, tablet, phone, and smart TV. The interface is fully responsive and the HLS player works across all platforms.

Question 9

Can I add my own M3U playlist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can add any public M3U or M3U8 playlist URL on the Subscription page. The playlist is parsed locally in your browser and stored only in your device's local storage — it is never sent to our servers. This lets you watch channels from your own IPTV provider alongside the public directory.

Question 10

How can I suggest a new channel or report a broken link?

Accepted Answer

Since we pull data from open-source datasets, you can report broken links directly to the upstream projects: github.com/iptv-org/iptv and github.com/famelack/famelack-data.

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