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PJSWeb
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

Okay, added the MIME type to the server via CPanel. Then, I went to security / IP Blocker and see there are no IP's blocked.

However, I am still getting the same results from Roku, Unable to download from feedUrl.
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PJSWeb
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

Also, I am on a Linux Dedicated server, so if there are any changes I need to make... I can do that. I just don't know why they wouldn't deliver from the server to Roku. It shouldn't be blocked anywhere that I know of.
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

Web servers expect a useragent and other header info to be passed from the web client when a request is made. The Roku servers use http as a transport but don't pass the all header info so the server becomes suspicious and doesn't send.

Your URL can't be HTTPS either.

You may need to disable ModSecurity to get past the errors. The following thread discusses all of these issues a little more clearly.

https://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?t=99232
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mosafer
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

"PJSWeb" wrote:
Okay, added the MIME type to the server via CPanel. Then, I went to security / IP Blocker and see there are no IP's blocked.

However, I am still getting the same results from Roku, Unable to download from feedUrl.

Most of the time, if your host is not dedicated, the server is blocking IP, not your Cpannel. you can contact hosting for that issue.
Also please reduce your image file size to minimum. if your thumbnail should be minimum 800x450, do not make bigger files.
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PJSWeb
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

"mediadisconnect" wrote:
Web servers expect a useragent and other header info to be passed from the web client when a request is made.  The Roku servers use http as a transport but don't pass the all header info so the server becomes suspicious and doesn't send.

Your URL can't be HTTPS either.

You may need to disable ModSecurity to get past the errors.  The following thread discusses all of these issues a little more clearly.

https://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?t=99232

You were right, it was ModSecurity. I disabled that and now have a new error: The feed format is invalid. We are unable to parse it.

I am not sure why it is unable to parse my json, however now at least I know that it is downloading it. Ah. This is overwhelming. But thanks, again!
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PJSWeb
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

Ah but I limited it to 10 results and it read fine. So, there is something in one of the entries that is having a problem.

Thank you!!!! I will just need to learn what symbols I need to strip and I think we got it!
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

Congrats!!  I am glad I was able to help.
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PJSWeb
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

You have helped me out tremendously, and I'm very thankful!
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PJSWeb
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

I have been able to get it to ingest my video feed. I have also previewed my channel and everything seems to be working correctly. However, I still have a "!" beside the feed url and feed status. Any ideas?

But- AHHH I'm so thankful I am actually seeing results! You're amazing, Mediadisconnect!
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Re: Having an issue with XML feed

If you click on "Feed Status" what are the errors you are getting from your last refresh?
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