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This video tutorial will show you how to easily add advertisements to your videos using the Dacast platform.

You’ll learn how to set up ad tags, choose ad placement (pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll), and integrate with major ad formats like VAST, VPAID, and VMAP to start monetizing your content.

We’ll also guide you through previewing your ads to make sure everything runs smoothly before going live.

Let’s get started!

How to Integrate Your Ad Network and Manage Ad Insertion

You can integrate a wide variety of ad servers and ad networks directly with your Dacast video player. Simply use your server or ad network account credentials and set this up in your Dacast account This is made possible by player API. Compatibility Dacast’s default player supports Pre-Roll ads using any VAST 2 and VAST [...]

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Welcome to Dacast. In this video, we’ll show you how to easily add advertisements to your videos using the Dacast platform. By following these steps, you’ll be able to monetize your content quickly and efficiently.

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Dacast’s player supports most major ad formats, including VAST 2.0 and 3.0, VPAID, VMAP, and DoubleClick ads. This gives you a wide range of options for ad servers and networks you can integrate.

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First, log in to your Dacast account. On the left-side menu, find and select the content you want to monetize. Click on the “Engagement” tab. This will take you to the Interactions page, where you can manage your ads.

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At the bottom right of the page, click the “New Ad” button. Here, you can paste the Ad Tag URL provided by your ad server or network. Then, choose where you want your ad to appear: Pre-roll, before the video starts, Mid-roll, during the video, or Post-roll, after the video ends. Once you’ve added your ad details, click “Save” to confirm.

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After saving, click on the “Preview” button to make sure everything works correctly. If your ad appears as expected, you’re all set! If you encounter an error message, try clearing your cached images and files, then preview again.

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And that’s it! You’ve successfully added ads to your video player with Dacast. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our 24/7 support team or check our Knowledge Base. For new customers, please Book a Demo with our Sales Specialists and Sign Up for a free 14-Day Trial to start streaming today.