Embed videos from third-party services on your site

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Embed videos from third-party services on your site

Last updated July 21, 2026 18:30

Use video URLs or embed codes to showcase videos from other hosts.

If you use YouTube, Vimeo, or other hosts for your videos, add the videos to your Squarespace site with URLs or embed codes.

Also try: Uploading videos directly to your site to use Squarespace for video storage.

Embed videos with a URL

For basic video display from YouTube or Vimeo, embed videos using their URLs. You'll need embed code for more advanced viewing options or videos hosted with other services.

To embed a video with its URL:

  1. Open the video’s page in YouTube or Vimeo and copy the URL from the browser bar. For YouTube videos, ensure the URL includes youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be.
  2. In Squarespace, paste the URL into the video URL field anywhere you can embed videos.

Here's an example of a YouTube video URL as it appears in your browser bar:

YouTube video URL in browser address bar.png

Where can I embed videos with a URL?

You can embed videos with a YouTube or Vimeo URL in:

What types of video content can I embed with a URL?

Use a video URL to embed:

  • Public videos from YouTube or Vimeo
  • Hidden or unlisted video from YouTube or Vimeo (if they’re accessible by link)
  • Livestream video from YouTube or Vimeo
  • YouTube shorts
  • YouTube playlists
  • YouTube videos set to premiere later (won’t display until after they premiere)
  • 360-degree videos from YouTube or Vimeo (in video blocks and embed blocks only)

Embed videos with embed code

To use advanced playback options offered by YouTube and Vimeo, or to embed videos from other services like Animoto and Wistia, use embed code.

To embed a video with embed code:

  1. On your video host’s site, make any customizations to your video, then copy its embed code. If you can’t find the code, contact your hosting service.
  2. In Squarespace, paste the embed code into an embed block or another area that can use embed code.

Note: Your video host needs to use the oEmbed standard for the embed code to work on Squarespace. If you can't upload your video to a service that supports oEmbed, you can get advice from our community in the Squarespace Forum or hire a Squarespace Expert.

Here's an example of YouTube's embed code:

Embedded Code

Where can I add videos with embed code?

You can add videos with embed code in:

What types of video content can I embed with embed code?

Use embed code to add:

  • YouTube clips
  • YouTube or Vimeo videos with advanced playback options
  • Videos hosted on services other than YouTube and Vimeo

Third-party video metrics

Your video service controls how and when video plays count. Plays of embedded videos might add to your view count, depending on where you host your videos. Contact your video host for details.

To find view counts for videos uploaded to:

  • YouTube - Visit your YouTube analytics, which has a breakdown of where your audience finds your videos. For more help, review YouTube's analytics series or ask specific questions in YouTube's help community.
  • Vimeo - Visit your video on Vimeo and open the analytics panel. For more help, review Vimeo's documentation.
  • Other services - Review their documentation.

Why isn't my YouTube URL working?

YouTube video URLs, including playlists and livestream videos, need to include youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be. Livestream YouTube URLs that include /live won't work.

If there’s no issue with the URL, review the embed code on YouTube. If its embedding is restricted, a warning will display. To embed the video on Squarespace, remove restricted embedding.

YouTube automatically loads related videos after a video finishes playing. This is a YouTube feature that isn't controlled by Squarespace and can't be disabled.

To prevent displaying related videos, try uploading your video directly.

Why does my unlisted Vimeo video display an error?

If your Vimeo video's privacy settings are set to Unlisted and the video displays an error when embedded to your Squarespace site, you may need to update your video embed code.

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Embed videos from third-party services on your site