How to add a YouTube video to your website

Adding a YouTube video to your website is a great way to share helpful content, event recordings, or community updates. The process is simple and doesn’t require any coding experience.

Follow these steps to embed a video:

Step 1: Get the YouTube Embed Link

1. Go to YouTube and open the video you want to embed.
2. Below the video, click the Share button.
3. In the popup, click the Embed option (it looks like a black play icon).
4. A box will appear with an iframe code. You don’t need to copy this full code.
5. Instead, look for the video URL inside the iframe code. It will look something like:

   https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID

6. Copy the link provided.

Step 2: Insert the Video Using the Webpage Editor

1. Log in to your website and go to the webpage or component where you want to add the video.
2. In the content editor, click into the text area where you'd like the video to appear.
3. In the toolbar, click the YouTube button (a black play icon).
4. A dialog will appear asking for the video URL.
5. Paste the copied YouTube link into the "YouTube Video URL" field.
6. Adjust optional settings (like width or height) if needed.
7. Click OK or Insert to add the video to the page.
8. Click Save to complete the changes.