How to add or upload a video to a kahoot

Learning how to add a video to a kahoot is a great way to make your games more engaging. You can upload a video directly from your device, embed a link from YouTube or Vimeo, or add a background video to your lobby to entertain participants as they join.

 
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• How do I add a video via a YouTube or Vimeo link?
• How do I upload a video directly from my device?
• How do I add a video to the Kahoot! lobby?
• Troubleshooting & FAQ

How do I add a video via a YouTube or Vimeo link?

If you want to use existing content, you can easily insert videos from YouTube or Vimeo into your questions.

1. Click anywhere in the Find and insert media box when adding a question to your kahoot.
   
2. A menu will appear with different media options. Choose Videos.
   • For YouTube: The default results are based on your question text. Enter a word or phrase into the search bar to update results, or click on related tags just below the search bar to narrow them down. Click on a video to select it.
     
   • For Vimeo: Insert a direct link to the video. You can copy this link directly from the Vimeo platform (searching through Vimeo within the Kahoot! creator is not currently supported).
     
3. Set the Start video at and Stop video at times. You can type these manually or use the Set buttons while watching the preview. Note: The video cannot play longer than the question timer.
4. Click the Add button.

How do I upload a video directly from my device? ( available with certain plans)

If you have a video file saved on your computer, you can upload it directly (available with certain paid plans).

1. In the question creator, click the Upload file option.
2. Click Upload media.
   
3. Find and select the video file from your device.
4. Set the start and end times for the video.
   

How do I add a video to the Kahoot! lobby?

A lobby video repeats in the background while participants join your live game. It is a great way to present instructional content or provide custom lobby music.

1. Enter the kahoot creator. If you want to edit an existing game, find it in your Library and click the pencil button (✎).
2. Click the Settings button at the top of the creator and go to Live game option.
3. Paste the link to your YouTube video into the Lobby video field.
   

Troubleshooting & FAQ

1. What is the maximum file size for uploading a video to kahoot? When uploading a video directly from your device, the maximum file size allowed is 200MB.
    
2. Can I upload an audio file (MP3) instead of a video?
   Yes, but you should not upload it to the video block. Please use the specific Audio upload feature. Check out our guide on how to add audio to a kahoot.
    
3. Why can't I add a YouTube video to my kahoot? If the video is stuck loading or shows an error, your network might be restricting access to YouTube. This is common in schools. You will need to ask your IT administrator to whitelist the following domains: www.youtube.com, m.youtube.com, youtubei.googleapis.com, youtube.googleapis.com, and www.youtube-nocookie.com. Additionally, remember that YouTube videos are no longer supported for business and social accounts.
    
4. Why is my Kahoot! lobby video not playing automatically? Most modern web browsers have strict policies against auto-playing videos. If your lobby video does not start automatically, click anywhere on the video to trigger it. Afterward, you can use the play button in the top right corner of the screen to start or stop it.
    
5. Can I add a Vimeo video to the Kahoot! lobby? No. Currently, only YouTube videos can be used as lobby background videos.