Video uploads

[sd311]

I'm new to taking online classes and have to upload a video to canvas. Is it a way to do so through canvas, or do you just attach it as a file. Thanks

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hello  @sd311  Welcome to the Canvas Community.  Thank you for posting your question.  Based on your question, it sounds like you are a student.  There are some Guides here in the Community that might help...depending on where you are uploading a video within your course:

• How do I link to a YouTube video in a discussion reply as a student? (Discussions)
• How do I embed a video in a page in a group? (Pages)
• How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor as a student? (Rich Content Editor)
• How do I record a video using Flash in the Rich Content Editor as a student? (Rich Content Editor)
• How do I upload a video using the Rich Content Editor as a student? (Rich Content Editor)
• How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission?  (Assignments)
• What types of media files can I upload in Canvas as a student? (Files)
• How do I attach a media comment to a message as a student? (Inbox)

I hope this information will be of help to you, Shayla.  Please sing out if you have any questions about this information.