# Oscam

Oscam is open-source Conditional Access Module (CAM) software for descrambling DVB (digital video broadcasting) transmissions using smart cards. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on ZimaOS, Unraid and Docker Hub.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/481/oscam

## Description

Oscam is open-source Conditional Access Module (CAM) software for descrambling DVB (digital video broadcasting) transmissions using smart cards. Running as both a server and a client, it lets a single card serve multiple receivers or descramble local tuners, which is useful for homelab setups that need card sharing or on-premises descrambling.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

70/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 22 days ago)
- Popular: 35 (53 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- ZimaOS: https://github.com/WisdomSky/CasaOS-LinuxServer-AppStore/tree/master/Apps/Oscam
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/oscam-11si8l90f5n2lt?q=oscam
- Official website: https://git.streamboard.tv/common/oscam
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-oscam
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/oscam

## Common questions

### What causes most OSCam connection setup problems?

They are usually a blocked port 12000, a wrong receiver clock, or a mistyped password.

### How do I configure an OSCam server to use CCcam readers?

Add [reader] blocks in oscam.server, connect to the CCcam server, verify the readers in the WebIf, and fix any readers showing OFF or ERROR.

### How often is the LinuxServer.io OSCam container updated?

It gets regular and timely application updates, weekly base OS updates, and regular security updates.

### Where can I find OSCam configurations and tutorials?

LinuxSat Support provides support, tutorials, configs, and downloads for OSCam.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/481/oscam), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.