Uploading a video using your platform's Uploader is a straightforward and effective way to add content to your platform. Quick Uploader allows you to upload in just three clicks. The Advanced Uploader enables you to add tags, ensuring the video is easily searchable and accessible when needed.
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To upload a video using the Quick Uploader:
1. Go to Upload from the left-hand side navigation bar
2. Click on the Upload iconin the middle of the Upload dropzone
3. Select “Videos“
4. Choose to which library the video will be uploaded on the platform
A file selector window will pop up.
5. Choose the video you want to add
Once you click on the file, your video will start uploading automatically. The video will be published to the selected library.
To upload a video using Advanced Upload:
1. Go to Upload from the left-hand side navigation bar
2. Click “Advanced Upload”
A window will pop up prompting you to select the type of content you want to upload.
3. Select “Video”
4. Click “Next“ in the bottom right corner
5. Choose to which library the video will be uploaded on the platform
6. Click “Next“ in the bottom right corner
In the next screen, you will be prompted to upload the video.
7. Select where you want to search for the video
8. Click anywhere in the Upload zone in the right half of the window to upload a document from your computer
File selector window will pop up.
9. Choose your file(s)
10. Click “Continue” in the bottom right corner of the window
Your upload will begin processing and you will be returned to the main Upload view.
Once your upload has been processed, a “Publish” button will appear under the “Actions” column of the upload history tracker.
11. Click “Publish” under the “Actions” column
A new window will pop up where you can edit the title, add a description, and update the tags (metadata).
12. Fill out the context fields – these values will be the tags that help users find your video in Search
13. Click "Next" in the bottom right corner of the window
The next screen will ask you to define who will be able to view your video.
14. Start typing in a username, email, or user group
15. Select your audience from the dropdown
16. Click “Publish” in the bottom right corner of the window
Your video will be published to your selected community, and you will be able to view it in Search as well as your Advanced Upload history.
Insider Tip:
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You can only upload a video using the Uploader if your platform has the Video Library feature configured