Add a Video Content Type

Learn how to leverage video-centric training to boost engagement.

You can now choose a single video to be the main attraction of your content — accompanied by just the right amount of explanatory text.


👉 Before you start:

• The external video feature outlined below is available under all Trainual plans.
• The hosted video feature outlined below is only available under the Trainual+ add-on. 🔗 Learn how to power up your playbook with Trainual+.
• The information below is best suited for content creators. For more specifics around which areas of the account and pieces of content your employees can access, review their permissions and subject content access.

Add an external video:

Embed your videos from different websites in Trainual by using the external video link option. Need more robust video settings? Check out our hosted video add-on.

1. Open a subject you'd like to add an external video under.
2. Click the dropdown arrow next to the "Add content" button. 
3. Select "Video" from the menu. 
   
   
   
   
4. Enter your video title into the textbox and hit the "Create" button. 
   
   
   
   
5. Choose the "External link" tab from the pop-up window and paste your video URL into the textbox. 
   
   
   
   
6. Click the "Insert external link" button to add your video. You'll be redirected to the video's editing page, where you can add additional information. 
   
   

[BETA] Add a hosted video:

With hosted videos, you can get unlimited video storage in one secure, centralized location and set required watch options to reinforce accountability.

📝 Please note: This additional video feature option is available as a part of the Trainual+ bundle. 🔗 Learn how to power up your playbook with Trainual+.

1. Open a subject you'd like to add an external video under.
2. Click the dropdown arrow next to the "Add content" button. 
3. Select "Video" from the menu. 
   
   
   
   
4. Enter your video title into the textbox and hit the "Create" button. 
   
   
   
   
5. Choose the "Upload" tab from the pop-up window and add your video file to the textbox. 
6. Click the "Upload" button to add your video. You'll be redirected to the video's editing page, where you can add additional information. 
   
   

Add video details:

Highlight all the important information about your video content before publishing so your team knows exactly why this training video has the spotlight. 

Edit your video settings:

1. Click the three dots from the editing page header and choose "Settings."
   
   
   
   
2. Make your desired edits to the...
   
   

   Video name.	Description.
   Watch and read time.	Required watch (hosted video only).

   
   
   
3. Hit "Save changes" to apply these updates. 
   
   

FAQs:

Why isn't my external video URL working with this feature? 
Let's take a closer look... please contact support.


Will video content be included in my publicly shared subjects? 
At the moment, no. Video content will not be displayed under public share viewing. However, this is on our roadmap!


What type of hosted video files can I upload? 
Any MP4 or MOV video file that is under 10GB. 


Can I search for what was said in one of my hosted videos? 
Not yet, but this feature addition is coming soon! 


How can I submit my feedback and ideas about features?
If you'd like to share your thoughts about video content or think of something else you'd like to see added in the future, send us your feature requests and ideas.

Learn more about visual Trainual content:

• Capture up to 25 free embeddable recordings powered by Loom.
• Present complex information in illustrative steps using Trainual flowcharts.
• Quickly record and document your SOPs through screen captures.