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Access My Mediasite via Canvas

This guide shows instructors how to access their personal "My Mediasite" portal directly from within any Canvas course. The My Mediasite portal is your central hub where you can upload, create, and manage all of your video and audio content.

Upload an Existing Video File to My Mediasite

This guide explains how to upload a pre-existing video file (such as an MP4 or MOV) from your computer into your My Mediasite portal. This is the correct workflow for adding videos you have recorded with a phone, a camera, or other screen recording software.

Create a Recording with Mediasite Capture

This guide explains how to use Mediasite Capture, the in-browser recording tool that allows you to create videos without installing any software. This is the simplest way to record your screen and/or camera and have it automatically added to your Mediasite library.

Using Zoom to record to Mediasite

This guide explains how to use the direct integration between Zoom and Mediasite. By following these steps, you can have your Zoom cloud recordings automatically sent to your "My Mediasite" library, streamlining your workflow for managing and sharing video content.

How to Use the Mediasite Web Editor

This guide explains how to use the My Mediasite Web Editor to make basic edits to your videos. You will learn how to remove unwanted parts from the beginning, end, or middle of a recording.

Manage Video Permissions and Visibility in Mediasite

This guide explains the crucial security settings for your Mediasite presentations. By default, all new videos are private. Following these steps will allow you to control exactly who is able to view your content before you share it.

Enable Downloads in MyMediasite

This guide shows presentation owners how to enable the download option for their own Mediasite videos. This allows you to save your video files to your computer, typically for personal backup or archival purposes.

Embed Mediasite Video into Canvas Page

This guide explains how to add a video from your "My Mediasite" library directly into a Canvas Page, Announcement, Assignment, or any other area that uses the Rich Content Editor. This is the official, recommended method for sharing Mediasite content with your students in Canvas.

Get a Sharable Link for a Mediasite Video

This guide explains how to get a direct URL (a web link) for a video in your My Mediasite library. This link can then be shared via email or pasted into a document or non-Canvas website.

Schedule a Support Appointment

This article explains how to schedule a one-on-one support appointment with our team for personalized assistance with Zoom or Mediasite.