Subscription Based Content Platform

A video streaming platform that offers exclusive content through tiered subscription models. Users can access premium videos by selecting from various membership tiers (Basic, Standard, Premium), each offering different levels of content and features.

Table of Contents

• About
• Features
• Technologies
• Database Setup
• SMS Verification
• Payment Integration
• Login Credentials
• Project Structure
• Usage Guide

About

This platform provides a Netflix-style subscription service where:

• Users subscribe to access exclusive video content
• Multiple membership tiers offer different content levels
• Content creators can upload and monetize their videos
• Administrators manage users, content, and subscriptions

The platform ensures a consistent revenue stream through recurring subscriptions while providing users with curated, high-quality video content.

Features

User Features

• Tiered Subscriptions: Basic, Standard, and Premium membership levels
• Video Streaming: Access to exclusive video content based on subscription tier
• User Authentication: Secure registration and login system
• Password Recovery: SMS-based verification via Twilio
• Payment Processing: PayPal sandbox integration for subscription payments
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both mobile and desktop viewing

Admin Features

• Content Management: Upload and manage video content
• User Management: Monitor and manage user subscriptions
• Analytics Dashboard: Track platform usage and revenue
• Single Admin System: Secure single-administrator setup

Technologies

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Payment Gateway: PayPal Sandbox API
• SMS Service: Twilio API
• Local Development: XAMPP

Database Setup

1. Import Database
   • Open phpMyAdmin: http://localhost/phpmyadmin
   • Create a new database (if not exists)
   • Import the provided SQL file: wintercat65_streamhub.sql
   • The database contains all necessary tables for users, admins, subscriptions, and password resets

SMS Verification

Twilio Configuration

The platform uses Twilio for sending SMS verification codes during password reset.

** Important Limitations:**

• Currently using a free Twilio account with limited capacity
• Only one verified number: deno number (without country code)
• This number is associated with username: demo
• SMS delivery may not always be reliable due to free tier limitations

Troubleshooting SMS Issues

If you don't receive the verification code:

1. Wait a few minutes - SMS delivery may be delayed
2. Check network connection - Ensure stable connectivity
3. Manual retrieval from database:

   - Navigate to: localhost/phpmyadmin
   - Open database: wintercat65_streamhub
   - Go to table: passwordreset
   - Find the code for your username
   - Note: Codes expire after 10 minutes
   

💳 Payment Integration

PayPal Sandbox (Demo Only)

The platform uses PayPal sandbox for demonstration purposes. No real money is exchanged.

Test Credentials:

Email: sb-9gp7n34269285@personal.example.com
Password: x@:o70EZ

Payment Process

1. Select "PayPal" during checkout
2. Use the sandbox credentials above
3. Complete the demo payment
4. Account is registered and redirected to login page

Alternative: You can sign up without PayPal by selecting other payment options during registration.

🔐 Login Credentials

User Accounts

Registration Page: localhost/register.html
Login Page: localhost/login.html

Demo User Accounts:

Account Type	Username	Password
Basic	basic	admin123
Standard	standard	admin123
Premium	premium	admin123

Admin Account

Registration Page: localhost/admin_register.php
Login Page: localhost/admin/login.html

Admin Credentials:

Username: admin
Password: admin123

⚠️ Admin Registration Note:

• Only one admin account can exist
• If an admin already exists, registration will be closed
• To create a new admin, manually delete the existing one from the admin table in the database

📁 Project Structure

main project/
├── admin/                 # Admin panel files
├── admin-css/            # Admin stylesheets
├── admin-js/             # Admin JavaScript files
├── images/               # Image assets
├── php/                  # PHP backend files
├── uploads/              # User uploads directory
│   └── videos/          # Video storage
├── user-css/            # User interface stylesheets
├── user-js/             # User interface JavaScript
├── login.html           # User login page
├── register.html        # User registration page
├── admin_register.php   # Admin registration
└── wintercat65_streamhub.sql  # Database file

💻 Usage Guide

For New Users

1. Navigate to localhost/register.html
2. Choose a subscription tier (Basic/Standard/Premium)
3. Complete registration with payment method
4. Login at localhost/login.html
5. Access video content based on your subscription tier

For Administrators

1. Access admin panel at localhost/admin/login.html
2. Use admin credentials to login
3. Upload and manage video content
4. Monitor user subscriptions
5. View platform analytics

Password Reset Process

1. Click "Forgot Password" on login page
2. Enter your username
3. Enter phone number (use demo number for testing)
4. Receive SMS verification code
5. Enter code to reset password
6. If SMS fails, retrieve code manually from database

🎯 Subscription Tiers

Tier	Features	Content Access
Basic	Standard quality streaming	Limited video library
Standard	HD quality streaming	Extended video library
Premium	4K quality streaming	Full video library + exclusive content

⚠️ Known Issues

• SMS verification limited to one phone number due to Twilio free tier
• PayPal sandbox may occasionally fail (demo environment)
• Only one admin account supported at a time
• Video upload size limited by PHP configuration

📝 Notes

• This is a demonstration/educational project
• PayPal integration uses sandbox environment only
• SMS features require Twilio account configuration
• Ensure XAMPP services are running before accessing the platform