"Stream URL" feature available with Enterprise plan
What are stream URLs?
Stream URLs, or file links, are links that allow you to retrieve your content (VOD and lives) hosted on Dailymotion, and distribute it through third-party players (other than Dailymotion's Players).
Stream URLs can be either:
- Unrestricted: without time or IP restrictions. These can be retrieved from the Studio or via the API.
- Secured: Tied to an end-user's IP address and valid for a limited time, ensuring your content cannot be accessed publicly or leaked. Secured stream URLs can only be retrieved via the API.
Can be generated from |
Can be generated from |
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Unrestricted stream URLs |
✔ | ✔ |
Secured stream URLs |
✔ |
In this guide we'll focus on how to generate unrestricted stream URLs from the Studio.
Retrieve unrestricted stream URLs from your Studio
If you subscribed to the stream URL feature, you can generate unrestricted stream URLs directly from your Studio:
- From your Dailymotion Studio, go in Media > Videos or Live streams to access your content catalog.
- Locate the video or live stream for which you want to retrieve a file link.
- Click the menu icon
next to the video, then select File links.
- Click Copy next to the stream and/or download format(s) that you need, then paste it in your third-party player integration.
Important
Unrestricted stream URLs provide access to content without any contraints, once they are shared, anyone with the link can access and use them.
Please be aware that this option may lead to potential misuse, including:
- The risk of third-party stealing your content.
- An increase of your subscription usage, such as higher play counts and bandwidth consumption.
Dailymotion cannot be held responsible if such scenario occurs.
FAQ
Can I secure an unrestricted stream URL later?