Embed videos and external content

In this article: How to embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, or any other source into your Ruzuku lessons, using a link or an embed code. All Plans

Before You Start

If you host your videos on an external platform like YouTube, Vimeo, or Loom, you can embed them directly into your Ruzuku lessons. The video appears inline within the lesson content, so students watch it without leaving the page.

This is different from uploading a video file directly to Ruzuku. Use embedding when your video already lives on another platform and you want to keep it there. If you'd prefer to upload the file to Ruzuku for hosting, click Add media, then Choose file instead.

You can also embed other types of external content beyond video, like interactive presentations, Google Forms, or audio players. Anything that provides an HTML embed code will work.

Embed External Content

Open the lesson where you want to add the embed (go to Manage Course → Modules & Lessons and click the lesson name).
Click where you want the embed to go.
In the editor toolbar, click Add media.
Click Embed a video or code.
In the Paste a link or embed code field, paste a YouTube, Vimeo, or Loom link, or the embed code you copied from any platform.
Click Insert.

The embedded content appears in your lesson editor. Click Student View to confirm it displays and plays correctly.

You'll also find Embed a video or code in the page builder (for your sales page), digital product content, and meeting descriptions.

Paste a YouTube, Vimeo, or Loom Link

For YouTube, Vimeo, and Loom, you don't need the embed code. The video's link is enough.

Copy the video's link from your browser's address bar or the platform's Share button.
In your lesson, click where you want the video.
Click Add media, then Embed a video or code.
Paste the link and click Insert.

Ruzuku turns the link into a video player.

Links from other sites don't turn into players. If you paste one, Ruzuku asks for the embed code instead.

Playlists and albums: If you paste a YouTube playlist link or a Vimeo showcase or album link, Ruzuku embeds the right video when it can. If it can't, it tells you. To be safe, copy the link to the single video you want.

Where to Find Embed Codes

Each platform has its own process for copying the embed code:

YouTube: Click Share below the video, then click Embed. Copy the <iframe> code.
Vimeo: Click the Share icon on the video, then copy the embed code.
Loom: Open the video, click Share, then copy the Embed code.
Other platforms: Look for a "Share" or "Embed" option. You need the HTML <iframe> code, not just the URL. (Only YouTube, Vimeo, and Loom links work on their own.)

Vimeo users: If you restrict video playback to specific domains, add embed.ruzukuassets.com to your allowed domains list. Without this, your video won't play inside Ruzuku lessons.

Upload vs. Embed: Which Should You Use?

	Upload to Ruzuku	Embed from external source
Best for	Videos you want Ruzuku to host and optimize	Videos already hosted on YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
Player	Ruzuku's adaptive player (adjusts quality by connection speed)	The source platform's player
File limits	2 GB (Core), 4 GB (Pro)	No Ruzuku limit (depends on source platform)
Captions	Auto-generated AI captions (Pro)	Managed on the source platform
How to add	Add media → Choose file	Add media → Embed a video or code (link or embed code)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I embed content other than video?

Yes. Anything with an HTML embed code works: Google Forms, Typeform surveys, interactive presentations, audio players, and more. Click Add media, then Embed a video or code, and paste the code.

My Vimeo video isn't playing in the lesson. What's wrong?

If you've restricted playback to certain domains in your Vimeo settings, you need to add embed.ruzukuassets.com to your allowed domains list. This lets the video play inside Ruzuku's lesson viewer.

Can I embed a video from my own website?

Yes, as long as your video player provides an embed code (an <iframe> snippet). Click Add media, then Embed a video or code, and paste it in.

Will embedded videos work on mobile devices?

Yes, as long as the source platform supports mobile playback. YouTube, Vimeo, and Loom all work on mobile browsers.