How To Set A Vimeo Video To Autoplay

by | Apr 29, 2016 | video sharing sites, vimeo

Bold Content How To Set A Vimeo Video To Autoplay

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Want to set a Vimeo video embedded on your website to autoplay?

Then you are in the right place. Below, I’ll show you how to set Vimeo videos on your website to play automatically, whether you are uploading them now, or if they are already on your site.

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How to Create a Vimeo Autoplay Embed

Luckily, Vimeo has made it very easy to set any video hosted on a website to autoplay. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your Vimeo, and go to the desired video you want to autoplay.
A screenshot of the Vimeo player
Step 2: Scroll down slightly. Click on the ‘Share’ button with the paper dart icon next to it.
A screenshot of Vimeo share button
Step 3: Click on the +Show options next to the Embed title.
A screenshot of the share screen
Step 4: Under ‘Special Stuff’ tick the autoplay option.
A screenshot of the Special stuff section with autoplay selected
Step 5: Copy the embed code for the video.

Step 6: Insert the embed code on the desired page on your website.

How to Autoplay a Vimeo Video Already on Your Website

 

If you have already placed the Vimeo video code on your website, you can still choose to have it autoplay. In this case, you will need to make a small alteration to the existing embed code on your site.

Add in the following line of code: ?autoplay=1 after the Vimeo video ID number. Your final embed code should look like the imagebelow:

A screenshot of the embed code
If you would like to know more about Vimeo video embedding options, you can find that information here:

How to Embed a Vimeo Video

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    Author Bio

    Adam Neale is the CEO and Creative Director of Bold Content Video, a London-based video production agency specialising in strategic, story-driven films for global brands. With over two decades of experience in the video industry, and more than 1100 videos filmed in 43 countries, Adam has led award-winning productions across branded content, documentary, and corporate storytelling.

    His work has been recognised with a Vimeo Staff Pick, a Webby Award, and honours from international film festivals, reflecting his commitment to creative excellence and innovation in visual storytelling.

    Under Adam’s leadership, Bold Content Video has produced campaigns for leading organisations including Coca-Cola, the Commonwealth Secretariat, and Google. He is passionate about helping brands communicate with authenticity and purpose through the power of film.