Overview

This article provides guidance on how to embed videos in challenges and the sign-in page using URLs and markdown syntax. It also includes instructions for embedding videos in discussion posts and custom content pages within Influitive.

 

Information

Learn the steps to embed videos with custom thumbnails in challenges and the sign-in page, as well as how to embed or upload videos in discussion posts and custom content pages.

 

Embedding Videos in Challenges and the Sign-in Page

To embed a video, you can simply paste the video URL or use markdown to embed the video with a custom thumbnail.

Upload your thumbnail image and video to the web, using services like Imgur for images and YouTube for videos. After obtaining the links, follow these steps to embed them:

1. Add the Link syntax and enter the URL to your video in the round brackets.
2. Place the Image syntax inside the square brackets of the Link syntax.
3. Add the URL to your image into the round brackets of the Image syntax.

The final syntax should look like this:

[![](IMAGE URL)](VIDEO URL)

For a comprehensive Markdown guide, visit the help page by appending /help/markdown to your hub’s URL (e.g., yourhub.influitive.com/help/markdown).

 

In Discussion Posts and Custom Content Pages

Embed videos by pasting the link in your post or page, or upload videos directly from your device using the upload icon in the formatting toolbar.

 

FAQ

How do I embed a video with a custom thumbnail in challenges or the sign-in page?

Use markdown syntax to embed a video with a custom thumbnail. Upload the thumbnail and video to the web, then use the markdown format [](VIDEO URL) to embed it.

Can I embed videos in discussion posts and custom content pages?

Yes, you can embed videos by pasting the video link directly into your post or page. Alternatively, you can upload a video from your device using the upload icon in the formatting toolbar.

Where can I find more information on using markdown in Influitive?

For a detailed markdown reference, visit your hub's help page by adding /help/markdown to the URL, such as yourhub.influitive.com/help/markdown.