Want to incorporate live streaming video on your website? We’re going to show you how to embed a video on your website using Dacast in just a few simple steps. If you have already uploaded video files to Dacast, and you’re now looking to embed a video player on your website, this process is relatively straightforward.
Step 1: Choose the Video To Embed
To get started, log in to your Dacast account. Find the video you want to embed and click the “Edit” button:
Step 2: Find and Copy the Embed Code
Navigate to the “Sharing” section under the “General” tab and copy the “Embed Code”:
There are two types of embed codes available: JS (Javascript) and iframe.
We recommend using the JS embed code because it’s more universally compatible with the full-screen feature. The JS embed code is also a requirement in order for the URL referral restriction feature to work (which restricts content based on the websites allowed to host it).
That said, the iframe embed code is more compatible with and/or required for some frameworks, including WordPress and WIX.
Step 3: Insert the Embed Code into Your Website
Once you have selected your embed code type, the last thing you have to do is insert it into your website. It will not look the same for everybody, but assuming you have access to edit at the HTML level it will look something like this:
You can change the width and height parameters, as well. The parts for the code that you must change to do this are highlighted in red above.
If you go to the “General” tab and navigate to “Sharing,” you will also see a “Share Link” option. This is not an embed code but a link that will allow you to share directly with viewers or to your social networks.
If you have any questions about video embed or need help with this Dacast feature, feel free to contact us directly. Not yet a Dacast user, and interested in trying Dacast risk-free for 30 days? Sign up today to get started.
Additional Resources:
- Using Embedded Players with Dacast Walkthrough
- How to Embed Video on Your Website
- Which Embed Code Should I Use?
- Customize Video Player with Player API
- How Do I Embed on Google Sites via Dacast?
- How to Embed Live Streaming Video on Your Website
- Player API & Mobile SDKs Documentation on Dacast
- How to Embed Facebook Live Streams for Professionals
- How to Setup Live Streaming Video on Your Website
- Do You Provide Website Integration?
how can i live stream my TV Live channel to my website using Dacast given a url from the hosting company ,that is the one who is hosting the streaming server,
Well your website will host the content, we just provide you with the Data!
Hi,
I am new here and i am using the 30-day trial. I want to create a streaming platform like netflix.
I have my own business name, how do i go about it?
Hi Gilbert, I hope you are well. I sent your message to your account manager Mike Cloward, he will reach you directly (his contact: mike@dacast.com ). Let us know if you have any other questions. Best regards
Is it possible to change the colors of the player itself?
My site is a darker site, and the player seems to default to bright white background with black letters.
Is there a way to have the player be dark with white letters?
Thank you for your interest in Dacast’s Streaming Solutions. Please
contact our Customer Support team at this link and someone will be
more than happy to assist you. Have a great day!
vzaar had signed urls for embedding videos: https://help.vzaar.com/article/178-securing-content-with-signed-keys Did you dropped that functionality? Thanks.
Hi Bruno, As far as I know, this feature should be available. Could you please contact our support team to let them know the situation you are experiencing? Email: support@dacast.com
Thank you!
How do I insert a Dacast video into a FileMaker Pro web viewer object. I know how to do this with VIMEO vids but am unsure of the exact string of code to take in order to display the Dacast vid.
Hi Sam, You can do it by taking the embed code in your back-office. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you. Have a nice day!
How do I add Dacast LiveStream video to my Flutter App using http request
Hi Josh, Thank you for your message. Could you please contact our API support via the following email: api@dacast.com
Thank you in advance. Best regards,
the iframe and Js tabs have disappeared from the publish setting page.
Hi Behnam, I just reviewed the settings, and they are showing correctly right now. Can you confirm? If you need further technical assistance, do not hesitate to contact our support team via the chat available on our platform directly. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you. Have a great day. Best regards,
Any way to make it mobile friendly?
Hi Chad, I hope you are great. I am not sure to understand you 100%. What do you mean by “make it mobile friendly”? If by that you mean streaming on mobile, the response is: YES! Here is how you can do it with Larix encoder: https://www.dacast.com/support/knowledgebase/live-video-streaming-larix-broadcaster/ Let me know if you have any other questions. Best regards,