Guide
Account, credits, play
Cineby is pay-per-title. There is no subscription and no free trial — just a balance and the titles you choose to unlock.
1. Create an account
Sign up with an email and password. It is free and it is what keeps your balance and purchases. There is no card required to register.
2. Add credits
Open credits and pricing and choose an amount in the Ko-fi panel. One credit is $1. Credits do not expire and nothing recurs automatically. Paste your payment code in the Ko-fi message so the credits land on your account.
3. Unlock the title
On a film page, the player area shows the price — 5 credits for a film, 1 for an episode. Press unlock. The charge is shown with your balance first, and the title is added to your account permanently.
Watching again later
Return to the same page and the player opens directly. Purchases live under account → unlocked titles, so you can find them without searching. Nothing charges twice.
On a phone
Cineby is responsive and the player is full-width. Rotate to landscape and tap fullscreen for the biggest picture. HD uses several hundred megabytes per hour on mobile data.
Subtitles, quality and audio
Open the player menu (gear or CC, depending on the embed) to change subtitle language, quality and, where available, audio track. Subtitle availability comes from the source.
If it will not play
- Give the automatic source rotation 10–15 seconds.
- Tap “Try backup” below the player.
- Reload once; an ad blocker can eat the first request.
- Try another browser if the problem repeats.
Saving things
Tap Watchlist to save a title without unlocking it yet. The watchlist is tied to your account. Progress is stored on the device you watch on.
Common questions
Do I really need an account?
Yes. The account holds your credits, unlocks and watchlist, so a title you bought follows you back to any device. It takes an email and password.
Why was I charged when I clicked unlock?
An unlock is a purchase: 5 credits for a film, 1 for an episode. The confirmation screen shows the price before you commit. Reopening the same title later is free.
The player is stuck. What do I do?
Wait a few seconds — the source rotates automatically. If it stays blank, use “Try backup” under the player or refresh once. A strict ad blocker can interrupt the first request.
How do I turn on subtitles?
Use the CC button in the player controls. Language options depend on the source. Tap the video once if the controls are hidden.
Can I cast to my TV?
Use your phone's or browser's built-in cast option, or open Cineby in the TV browser. The player supports fullscreen and picture-in-picture.
You know how it works.
Add credits, then pick something worth the $5.