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Videos



The video element can be used to add videos to your publication. You can add a video from sources like Youtube or Vimeo.

To add a video to your publication, simply click the add button and go to the images section. Click and drag the video content block into your publication. In the configure tab on the right panel, you simply paste in your Youtube or Vimeo video link and configure its settings.

Youtube & Vimeo


After selecting the video element you can go into the configuration panel on the right and paste the URL to a YouTube or Vimeo video. Both platforms allow you to create free accounts to host your videos. Vimeo also has paid accounts if you want more customisation.

If you use YouTube, make sure the video is set to Public or Unlisted. When it's private, Maglr will not be able to retrieve its data and people will not be able to see it.
If you use Vimeo, make sure that it's public or use their options to embed an unlisted video. To be able to embed a video, you need a Plus, Pro or Business account.
In case of an Unlisted video, be sure to apply the following embed options:

Image: video embedding settings in Vimeo

Be sure to also read about the browser policies on autoplay videos.

Updated on: 08/02/2023