Videos can be added to your website in two main ways: embedding from external services or uploading directly to your site.

Embedding Videos

Supported platforms:

• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Animoto
• Wistia

Requirements for embedding:

• Use video URL for standard YouTube/Vimeo videos
• Use embed code for advanced options or other platforms
• YouTube URLs must include youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be

Uploading Videos Directly

File requirements:

• Course pages: Up to 5,000 MB, three hours max
• Video pages: 5,000 MB limit, three hours max
• Video blocks: 500 MB limit, 30-minute limit
• Section backgrounds: 500 MB limit, 60-second limit

Recommended bitrates:

• 360p: 1.5 MBps
• 1080p: 3 MBps

Where to Add Videos

Version 7.1:

• Video blocks
• Embed blocks
• Gallery blocks
• Section backgrounds
• Lock screen backgrounds

Version 7.0:

• All Version 7.1 locations
• Gallery pages
• Banners
• Project pages
• Landing pages

Best Practices

1. Choose the right hosting option:

• External hosting for longer videos
• Direct upload for short, owned content

2. Optimize for performance:

• Use recommended file sizes
• Check video metadata before uploading
• Consider bandwidth limitations

3. Video features:

• Background videos play silently and loop
• Gallery blocks can mix videos with images
• Animated GIFs work in any image location

Troubleshooting Tips

• Slow loading: Allow time for buffering
• Missing controls: Check player settings
• Size issues: Verify aspect ratios
• Quality problems: Ensure proper export settings

Remember: Each Squarespace site includes 30 minutes of video storage. Additional storage requires a Digital Products plan.

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