Title: WordPress video player
Last modified: August 19, 2016

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# WordPress video player

 *  [nineclicks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nineclicks/)
 * (@nineclicks)
 * [17 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/)
 * How do I use the WordPress video player on my own hosted site? The video is uploaded
   and crunched but I can only post it as a link to itself. No actual video. I would
   like to be able to just upload my videos with my WordPress thingy, I don’t want
   to have to use youtube or something.

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 *  [ipwndaily](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ipwndaily/)
 * (@ipwndaily)
 * [17 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928362)
 * same problem…someone freaken help please
 *  [figaro](https://wordpress.org/support/users/figaro/)
 * (@figaro)
 * [17 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928363)
 * This plugin works well:
 * [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/vipers-video-quicktags/](http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/vipers-video-quicktags/)
 *  [jbauerle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jbauerle/)
 * (@jbauerle)
 * [16 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928568)
 * I’m surprised that no one can answer this question in a straightforward way! 
   I have the same question. I don’t want to host on YouTube or any other such site.
 *  [lockdownd7](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lockdownd7/)
 * (@lockdownd7)
 * [16 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928569)
 * There are many free javascript players you can use and embed into your posts….
   google is your friend.
 *  [ritsku](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ritsku/)
 * (@ritsku)
 * [16 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928570)
 * Nobody can answer in a straight forward way because there is no such solution.
   By default, it will always be like a link. You have to use some plug in for the
   job. I read somewhere that is how WP is.
 *  [Clayton James](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/)
 * (@claytonjames)
 * [16 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928571)
 * > I’m surprised that no one can answer this question in a straightforward way!
   > I have the same question
 * **Step 1:** Upload your videos via ftp to a dedicated directory on your blog.
   Don’t putz around wasting your time trying to upload 30meg video files using 
   the wordpress media uploader. Transcode them to .flv first.
 * **Step 2:** Install a plugin that allows you to quickly embed your videos. There
   are many variations available.
 * [http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/search.php?q=embed+video](http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/search.php?q=embed+video)
 * [This one ](http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/plugins/flv-embed/)works great – the
   link goes to complete instructions and download. I use it frequently. You can
   also find it in the first link I gave you.
 * [This one ](http://www.mac-dev.net/blog/index.php)can be skinned (comes with 
   some) and works great. I also use it frequently.
 * Both currently work for me on WordPress 2.8.4.
    ** Step 3: Point the plugin/player
   to your own video directory when you post a video, follow the plugin/player directions
   to add .jpg previews if you want one, and now you are hosting your own videos.

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 * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
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 * Last reply from: [Clayton James](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/)
 * Last activity: [16 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-video-player/#post-928571)
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