Creating multi filters

Multi filters allow you to create rules to control what content is available to end users in IPTV Internet protocol television channels, VOD Video on demand screens, and home screens.

For example, you can create a multi filter to restrict content access by country, or by type of device.

You can apply multi filters to the following:

Output streams.

For example, you want a specific stream to be received only by specific device types.

Learn more: IPTV channels
Screens.

For example, you want a specific screen to be visible only on devices with a specific OS.

Learn more: Creating screens
Streaming servers.

For example, you want to control load balancing to make sure a server is not overwhelmed with traffic.

Learn more: Load balancing
Service packages.

For example, you want to create an authorization filter to control which devices or network locations can access service package content.

Learn more: Adding authorization filters

When an end user that does not meet the conditions of a multi filter tries to access content, they see an access denied message.

Create multi filters

Information

Each filter can have multiple attributes, such as country code, device IP, and so on. You can also apply multiple filters at once.

To create a new multi filter

Navigate to Multi filter.
Select + Create filter.
In Title, add a meaningful title.
From the drop-down, select the value by which you want to filter, for example, Device Country Code.
Add the relevant details, for example, UA for Ukraine.
To create a more complex filter, select + Add rule and repeat the process.
When you finish, select Save.

Your multi filter is now included in the list of multi filters.

The following value types can be used for a filter:

Setting	Description
Account Group	Filter restricts content to a pre-defined group of accounts. You cannot use account group for an authorization filter.
Device IP	Filter restricts content to an IP range in CIDR notation. For example, 111.222.0.0/16 or 111.222.0.0-111.222.1.255.
Device Type	Filter restricts content to a specific type of device. For example, mobile or big_screen.
Device OS Name	Filter restricts content to a specific operating system. For example, iOS.
Device Model Name	Filter restricts content to a specific device model using values from `ministradb.device.model_name`. For example, MAG250.
Device Country Code	Filter restricts content to a specific country, identified by a two-letter country code using values from `ministradb.device.country_code`. For example, UA for Ukraine.
City	Filter restricts content to a specific city. Enter at least three characters to see the list of cities, for example, PAR for Paris.