🚀 Overview

Purpose: Provide a scalable and fully-featured video streaming platform for web and mobile users.

Real-world use: OTT startups, streaming platforms, sports channels, and content creators can deliver movies, TV shows, live events, and sports streaming globally.

Target users: Media agencies, OTT platforms, streaming startups, developers, and GPL enthusiasts looking for a fully customizable video streaming portal.

✨ Key Features

• Video Streaming: Stream movies, TV shows, sports, and live TV content with adaptive playback.
• User Accounts: Register, login, track watch history, create playlists, and manage subscriptions.
• Content Management: Add, edit, and categorize videos, movies, shows, and live channels.
• Payment Integration: Subscription-based or pay-per-view monetization with multiple payment gateways.
• Multi-Platform: Responsive web, Android, and iOS support via mobile apps or PWA.
• Analytics & Reports: Track user engagement, streaming statistics, and revenue reports.
• Search & Filters: Advanced search, filtering by genre, category, or popularity.
• Live TV Streaming: Add live channels with streaming links and schedules.
• Push Notifications: Notify users about new content, live events, or updates.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x, Laravel
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, Vue.js / React.js optional
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• Streaming: HLS / MPEG-DASH for adaptive video streaming
• APIs: REST API for mobile apps and third-party integrations

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, fileinfo, openssl; SSL recommended; minimum 4GB RAM for medium traffic; video storage or CDN integration recommended.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload source code to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import videostreaming.sql.
3. Update .env with database credentials, site URL, streaming URLs, and payment gateway details.
4. Set folder permissions for /storage, /uploads, and /bootstrap/cache.
5. Access admin panel to configure categories, content, users, subscriptions, and live TV channels.
6. Test streaming, user subscriptions, and payment gateways before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete Video Streaming Portal source code (GPL licensed)
• Admin panel for content, user, and subscription management
• Database schema and sample data
• Installation and configuration documentation
• Responsive web frontend and mobile-ready layout

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

Mobile: Android 6.0+ and iOS 12+

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for OTT platforms, video portals, and live streaming services.
• Ensure SSL, secure hosting, and sufficient storage/CDN for video content.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Add multi-language support, recommendation algorithms, or user ratings.
• Integrate monetization options like subscriptions, ads, or pay-per-view.
• Enhance analytics with user behavior tracking and engagement metrics.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original Video Streaming Portal script developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon or similar marketplaces.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

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🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, copyright compliance, and safe usage.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world OTT, live TV, and streaming scenarios for movies, shows, and sports.

Expertise: Developed using Laravel and modern web streaming standards for secure, scalable, and adaptive video delivery.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes secure deployment, compliance, and best practices.