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Instructions for Uploading Your Video Email to a Streaming Platform

Learn how to locate the video ID from YouTube, BombBomb, Wistia, and PitchHub when sending video emails.

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Written by Erica McGarvey
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Before uploading a video for Video Email or Embedded Videos, it must first be hosted on a video streaming platform to ensure clients can view it.

This article will demonstrate how to locate the necessary information for YouTube, BombBomb, PitchHub, Vimeo, Vidyard, and Wistia.

Wistia is an option for embedded videos only, not Video Email.


YouTube

To use YouTube, have the video opened up in your browser and copy the URL at the top. You must also make sure your video is:

  • In landscape (horizontal format)

  • Set to public or unlisted

BombBomb

To use BombBomb, you'll need to provide the embed code. This BombBomb help article will teach you how to capture the embed code!

PitchHub

In PitchHub, select 'Downloads & Exports' from the video you'd like to include in the email. Then, select the "export" section; under "export type" click the 'Copy' button next to 'Video ID'. For details, please click here to see PitchHub's step-by-step support article.

Wistia

To use Wistia, you'll need to provide the video URL or ID. For details, please click here for Wistia instructions.

Vimeo

To use Vimeo, you'll need to provide the video URL or ID. For details, please click here for Vimeo instructions.

Vidyard

To use Vidyard, you'll need to provide the video URL or ID. For details, please click here for Vidyard instructions.

Loom

To use Loom, you'll need to provide the video URL or ID. For details, please click here for Loom instructions.

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