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Supported External Video Platforms

Joan Roa
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In addition to uploading video files (WEBM and MP4), H5P.com supports external video platforms as the source of your videos. These are the platforms we support:

Here's how to use each of these sources:

Youtube

With YouTube, you can simply use the direct URL to the video. Alternatively, you can use the share button below your video to get the direct link. They should look something like this: 

Youtube.png

 

Vimeo

With Vimeo, you can simply use the direct URL to the video. Alternatively, you can use the share button on the right of your video to get the direct link. It should look something like this: 

Vimeo.png

 

Panopto

With Panopto, you'll need to create a shareable link to your Video, to do so, you'll need to: open your video editor in Panopto, click the share button, and in the popup copy the share link. It should look something like this: 

Panopto.png

 

Echo360

With Echo360, you'll need to create an H5P shareable link to your Video, to do so, you'll need to: open your video editor in Echo360, click the share button, in the popup, find the H5P links section, create a link and copy it. It should look something like this: 

Echo360.png

 

Kaltura (not fully supported)

Although Kaltura is not supported on H5P.com, some community members found a workaround to tackle this, to know more about it, visit this URL: Switching from YouTube to Kaltura For H5P Interactive Video.

Disclaimer: We cannot ensure this method will always work as expected. 

 

Issues when using an external video provider as a source

Users may encounter issues with external video providers. To ensure your videos play correctly, make sure your privacy settings allow public viewing.

These links may help you adjust your privacy settings:

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