Create and Share Kaltura Playlists

Quick Links: | Create a Kaltura Playlist and Add Videos | Share or Embed a Kaltura Playlist | Troubleshoot Playlist and Embed Issues |

Create a Kaltura Playlist and Add Videos

Creating a playlist in Kaltura allows you to organize related videos into a single collection that you can share or embed. Playlists can include videos you own or videos that have been shared with you.

Create a Playlist

  1. Go to Kaltura MediaSpace and sign in.
  2. Open My Playlists.
  3. Select Create Playlist.
  4. Enter a name and description.
  5. Select Save.

Add Videos to the Playlist

  1. To include videos you do not own, switch from My Media to All Shared Content.
  2. Use Search to find videos.
  3. Select the + button next to each video to add it.
  4. Review the selected items.
  5. Select Save.

Your playlist is now ready to share or embed.

Share or Embed a Kaltura Playlist

After creating your playlist, you can either share a direct watch link or embed it into Canvas or a website.

Share a Watch Link

  1. Open My Playlists.
  2. Select your playlist.
  3. Select Share.
  4. Under Watch Link, choose Copy Link or Email Link.

Embed the Playlist

  1. Open My Playlists.
  2. Select your playlist.
  3. Select Share.
  4. In Embed Settings, choose Choose Player (for example, Vertical Player).
  5. Set Max Embed Size as needed.
  6. Choose Embed Type (iFrame).
  7. Select Copy Embed to copy the generated <iframe> code.

To embed in Canvas:

  1. Open the Canvas page.
  2. Select the HTML Editor.
  3. Paste the iframe code.
  4. Select Save.

Troubleshoot Playlist and Embed Issues

You Cannot Find a Video to Add

  • Confirm the video title and search terms are correct.
  • Verify you are an owner, group owner, co-editor, co-publisher, or co-viewer.

Viewers See “Access Denied” or Videos Will Not Play

  • Each video in the playlist must be viewable by your audience.
  • Set items to Unlisted or publish them to the correct course or channel.
  • Private videos will not play for others.

The Playlist Rail Does Not Appear in the Embed

  • Reopen Share then Embed Settings.
  • Select a playlist-compatible option under Choose Player (for example, Vertical Player).
  • Select Copy Embed again and replace the existing code.

The Embedded Playlist Is Too Large or Too Small

  • Adjust Max Embed Size in Embed Settings.
  • Select Copy Embed again and replace the existing iframe.

Canvas Removes or Alters the Embed Code

  • Switch to the HTML Editor before pasting the iframe code.
  • Select Save.

Need a Simple Option Without Embedding?

  • Use Watch Link, then Copy Link, and share the URL directly.

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