Vimeo video settings for app compatibility

Vimeo videos can be embedded in posts through the Admin Panel. This guide outlines:

• The necessary video settings on the Vimeo platform to ensure proper playback in our application.
• The limitations to consider when uploading and configuring videos in Vimeo.

Supported video access types

The following Vimeo video types are supported:

1. Public Videos:

   • Accessible to all Vimeo users.
   • The video link can be used without any additional authorization.

2. Hide from Vimeo:

   • Videos are hidden from Vimeo's search and are only accessible via a direct link.
   • Restrictions by groups or private access settings are not allowed.

Configuration requirements

To ensure Vimeo videos play correctly in the app, adjust the following settings accordingly:

• Access Type: Set the video access type to either Public or Hide from Vimeo.
• Group Restrictions: Do not apply group restrictions or other access limitations.
• Folders: If videos are organized into folders, ensure the folders are publicly accessible (not private).

Unsupported Vimeo video access types

The following settings are not supported:

• Private videos.
• Password-protected videos.
• Unlisted videos (Only people with the link can view).

Adding videos to the app

To add videos to the application, follow these steps:

1. Upload the video to Vimeo.
2. Ensure the access settings are correctly configured (Public or Hide from Vimeo).
3. Copy the video link. Use the Share button and confirm that a supported privacy type is selected.
4. Create a video post in the application and paste the copied link.

Video tutorials

• How to configure video access settings on Vimeo.

• How to add video links to posts in Clowder.

Privacy settings recommendations for all newly uploaded videos

To prevent in-app errors when uploading videos to Vimeo, configure default privacy settings for all new videos. This eliminates the need to adjust settings for each video manually.

Configuring default settings

1. Go to the Settings section of the Vimeo account.
2. Go to Videos > Upload Defaults.
3. Configure the settings in the Privacy section as recommended.
4. Save the changes.

Privacy section

Set the following defaults:

1. Who can watch the videos?
   • Select Hide from Vimeo or Public.
   • This ensures compatibility with the application.
2. Where can this be embedded?
   • Set to Anywhere to allow embedding on external platforms, including the application.
3. Who can comment?
   • Choose No one or restrict comments to only the video owner to avoid unwanted interactions.
4. Who can download this video?
   • Set to No one to disable video downloads.
5. Password:
   • Ensure the password option is disabled. Videos should not be password-protected.