---
title: "Content authentication"
slug: "vpe-tv-content-protection"
updated: 2026-09-17T09:22:39Z
published: 2026-09-17T09:22:39Z
canonical: "guide.ncloud-docs.com/vpe-tv-content-protection"
stale: true
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.ncloud-docs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Content authentication

Available in Classic and VPC

Learn how to play content protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the TV SDK.

              Caution

              

DRM does not work on simulators or emulators. Test on a real device.

## DRM by platform

The supported DRM and playback engines by platform are as follows:

| Platform | DRM | Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Android TV | Widevine(`com.widevine.alpha`) | ExoPlayer |
| tvOS | FairPlay(`com.apple.fps`) | AVPlayer |

## Method 1: Web SDK-compatible DRM key

The SDK automatically selects the appropriate DRM depending on the platform. Android TV uses Widevine, while tvOS uses FairPlay.

```
<VpePlayer
    accessKey="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
    options={{
        playlist: [{
            drm: {
                'com.widevine.alpha': {
                    src: 'https://example.com/manifest.mpd',
                    licenseUri: 'https://license-server.com/widevine',
                    licenseRequestHeader: {
                        'pallycon-customdata-v2': 'DRM_TOKEN',
                    },
                },
                'com.apple.fps': {
                    src: 'https://example.com/index.m3u8',
                    certificateUri: 'https://license-server.com/cert',
                    certificateRequestHeader: {
                        'pallycon-customdata-v2': 'DRM_TOKEN',
                    },
                    licenseUri: 'https://license-server.com/fairplay',
                    licenseRequestHeader: {
                        'pallycon-customdata-v2': 'DRM_TOKEN',
                    },
                },
            },
            poster: 'https://example.com/poster.jpg',
            description: { title: 'DRM video' },
        }],
    }}
    onBack={() => navigation.goBack()}
/>
```

## Method 2: Direct DRM format with react-native-video

You can also use the DRM format of react-native-video directly.

### FairPlay(tvOS)

```
<VpePlayer
    accessKey="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
    options={{
        playlist: [{
            file: 'https://example.com/video.m3u8',
            drm: {
                type: 'fairplay',
                licenseServer: 'https://license-server.com/fairplay',
                certificateUrl: 'https://license-server.com/cert',
                headers: { 'pallycon-customdata-v2': 'DRM_TOKEN' },
            },
        }],
    }}
    onBack={() => navigation.goBack()}
/>
```

### Widevine(Android TV)

```
<VpePlayer
    accessKey="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
    options={{
        playlist: [{
            file: 'https://example.com/video.mpd',
            drm: {
                type: 'widevine',
                licenseServer: 'https://license-server.com/widevine',
                headers: { 'pallycon-customdata-v2': 'DRM_TOKEN' },
            },
        }],
    }}
    onBack={() => navigation.goBack()}
/>
```

## Secure Token

You can apply Secure Token to playback source and support OneTimeUrl as the `token` property. You can also refresh the token during playback.

```
const playerRef = useRef<PlayerHandle>(null);

<VpePlayer
    ref={playerRef}
    accessKey="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
    options={{
        playlist: [{ file: 'https://example.com/video.m3u8' }],
        token: 'token=st=1675320871~exp=1675320901~acl=....',
    }}
    onBack={() => navigation.goBack()}
/>

// Token renewal during playback
playerRef.current?.tokenChange('NEW_TOKEN_VALUE');
```