Quick Start Guide

Get your first video live on VideoNest in under 10 minutes — hosted, embedded, and ready to distribute.

⏱ 5 min read Last updated March 2026

Step 1 — Create your account

Go to app.videonest.co/signup and create your free account. You'll be asked to name your channel during onboarding — this becomes your VideoNest library identity and appears on your player and video website.

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No credit card required.

The free plan includes full access to hosting, the video player, and embedding. Distribution partners and advanced features are available on paid plans.

Step 2 — Upload or import a video

From your dashboard, click Add Video. You can:

  • Upload directly — drag and drop an MP4, MOV, or other video file
  • Import from YouTube — paste a YouTube URL and VideoNest fetches it
  • Sync from cloud storage — connect Google Drive, Dropbox, or Amazon S3

VideoNest processes the file and makes it available for playback, embedding, and distribution. Processing typically takes 1–3 minutes depending on file size.

For uploading multiple files at once, see Bulk Upload. For cloud storage connections, see Importing from Cloud Storage.

Step 3 — Get your embed code or share link

Once your video is processed, open it from your library. You'll find two options under Share & Embed:

  • Share link — a direct URL you can send to anyone
  • Embed code — an iFrame snippet you paste into any website

For full embed documentation including responsive sizing and JavaScript options, see Embedding the Player.

HTML 
<iframe
  src="https://player.videonest.co/v/YOUR_VIDEO_ID"
  width="100%"
  height="auto"
  frameborder="0"
  allowfullscreen
  style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"
></iframe>

Step 4 — Connect a distribution partner (optional)

Distribution turns every new upload into a multi-platform publish event. Once connected, your partners receive your content automatically — you don't touch the process again.

From Settings → Distribution, you can connect:

  • CTV platforms (Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV+)
  • Podcast directories (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio)
  • News feeds (MSN, Yahoo News, Google News)
  • Social and automation platforms

Business plans include one publishing partner. See Setting Up Distribution Partners for step-by-step instructions, or Pricing for plan details.

Step 5 — Apply for monetization (optional)

The VideoNest Monetization Program places ads across your distributed content and pays you a share of the revenue. It's non-exclusive and additive to anything you already earn.

The program is approval-only. You can apply from Settings → Monetization once your channel meets the eligibility criteria. See Applying for the Monetization Program for requirements.

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