Getting Started Without Code

You don’t need to be a developer to use AntCDN. This guide walks you through uploading videos, sharing them, and embedding them on your website—all through the dashboard.

What You Can Do

• Upload Videos — Drag and drop your video files directly in the dashboard
• Share Links — Get shareable links for any video with one click
• Embed Videos — Copy embed codes for your website or blog
• Manage Content — Organize videos, view analytics, and control access

Step 1: Upload Your First Video

1. Log in to your AntCDN dashboard at app.antcdn.net
2. Click the Upload button in the top right corner
3. Drag and drop your video file, or click to browse your computer
4. Wait for the upload and processing to complete (you’ll see a progress bar)
5. Once complete, your video appears in your library

Supported Formats: AntCDN accepts most video formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and WebM. We automatically convert your video to streaming-optimized formats.

Step 2: Share Your Video

There are three ways to share your video:

Option A: Copy the Share Link

1. Click on your video in the library
2. Click the Share button
3. Copy the link that appears
4. Send it to anyone—they can watch directly in their browser

Option B: Embed on Your Website

If you have a website (like WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix):

1. Click on your video in the library
2. Click the Embed button
3. Copy the embed code
4. Paste it into your website’s HTML editor

Example embed code:

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<iframe
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  src="https://player.antcdn.net/embed/{your-video-id}"
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  width="640"
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  height="360"
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  frameborder="0"
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  allowfullscreen>
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</iframe>

WordPress Users: In WordPress, switch to the “HTML” or “Code” editor view, then paste the embed code. The visual editor won’t work for embed codes.

Option C: Download the Player Link

For video players that accept HLS streams:

1. Click on your video
2. Click Details
3. Copy the Playback URL (ends in .m3u8)
4. Use this URL in any HLS-compatible player

Step 3: Control Who Can Watch

Public Videos

By default, videos are public—anyone with the link can watch.

Private Videos

To restrict access:

1. Click on your video
2. Go to Settings → Access Control
3. Toggle Private to on
4. Your video now requires authentication

Note: Private videos require your developer to set up JWT token authentication. Share this documentation with them: Private Video Playback

Step 4: Organize Your Library

Create Folders

Keep your videos organized:

1. Click New Folder in the sidebar
2. Name your folder (e.g., “Marketing Videos”, “Product Demos”)
3. Drag videos into the folder

Search and Filter

• Use the search bar to find videos by name
• Filter by upload date, duration, or status

Using the Player on Your Site

Embedding Options

Customizing the Player

You can customize the player appearance by adding parameters to the embed URL:

Example with options:

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<iframe
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  src="https://player.antcdn.net/embed/{video-id}?autoplay=true&muted=true"
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  width="100%"
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  height="auto">
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</iframe>

Common Questions

How long does processing take?

Processing time depends on video length and quality:

• Short videos (under 5 min): 1-3 minutes
• Medium videos (5-30 min): 5-15 minutes
• Long videos (30+ min): 15-45 minutes

What’s the maximum file size?

You can upload videos up to 25 GB per file.

Can I replace a video?

Not directly. Upload the new version and update your embed codes. The old video URL will continue working until you delete it.

Why isn’t my video playing?

Common issues:

1. Still processing — Wait for the progress bar to complete
2. Private video — Make sure authentication is set up
3. Blocked domain — Check if domain restrictions are configured

Need Help?

• Email: [email protected]
• Dashboard: Click the Help button in the bottom right
• Developers: Share the API Documentation with your technical team