How to Add Videos to Your Squarespace Website: A Complete Guide
Add videos quickly by embedding or uploading them to your site. Here's how:
Embedding Videos
Use these supported platforms:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Animoto
- Wistia
For YouTube/Vimeo:
- Copy the video URL
- Paste into video block
- Ensure YouTube URLs include: youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be
For advanced features:
- Get the embed code
- Add to embed block
- Supports features like autoplay, custom start times
Uploading Videos
File requirements:
- Video blocks: 500MB max, 30 min limit
- Course/video pages: 5000MB max, 3 hour limit
- Section backgrounds: 500MB max, 60 sec limit
- Bitrate: 1.5 MBps (360p) to 3 MBps (1080p)
Where to Add Videos:
Version 7.1:
- Video pages
- Video blocks
- Embed blocks
- Gallery blocks
- Section backgrounds
- Lock screen backgrounds
Version 7.0:
- Video blocks
- Embed blocks
- Gallery blocks/pages
- Banners
- Project pages
- Cover pages
- Lock screen backgrounds
Tips:
- Use galleries to create video collections
- Background videos play silently and loop
- Check video metadata to ensure file compatibility
- Reuse uploaded videos across your site
- Create video libraries using video pages
Troubleshooting:
- Slow loading: Allow time for buffering
- Size differences: Check aspect ratios
- Missing controls: Try private browsing
- HD issues: Use embed code instead of URL
- Playback problems: Verify file requirements
Follow these guidelines to effectively integrate videos that enhance your site's engagement and storytelling capabilities.