Vimeo: “Sorry, because of its privacy settings, this video cannot be played here” – A Solution Guide
One of the common issues that Vimeo users often encounter is a message stating “Sorry, because of its privacy settings, this video cannot be played here”. This message can be quite frustrating, especially if you’re trying to share your video with others or embed it on a website. However, don’t worry, this problem is usually easy to solve. In this blog post, we’ll cover why this issue occurs and how to fix it.
Understanding the Issue, what it is and it’s causes
Vimeo is a popular video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, share, and view videos. It also provides privacy settings that enable users to control where their videos can be played. When a video is set to a specific privacy setting, Vimeo enforces these settings, and as a result, the video cannot be played outside the specified locations. Therefore, when you see the “Sorry, because of its privacy settings, this video cannot be played here” message, it means that the video’s privacy settings are restricting it from being played on your current location or platform.
How to Resolve this Issue
If you’re a viewer, unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to fix this issue. You can try reaching out to the video owner and ask them to update their privacy settings. But if you’re the video owner, you can easily resolve this issue by adjusting the video’s privacy settings. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Log into your Vimeo Account
First, you need to log into your Vimeo account. You should see your profile icon in the upper right corner of the page. Click on it, and then select ‘Manage Videos’ from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Select the Video
Next, select the video that you’re having problems with. Once you’re on the video page, click on the ‘Settings’ button below the video player.
Step 3: Adjust the Privacy Settings
Now, navigate to the ‘Privacy’ tab. Here, you’ll see several options under ‘Where can this be embedded?’. If it’s set to ‘Nowhere’, this is likely causing the issue. You can either choose ‘Anywhere’ to let the video be played on any site, or choose ‘Specific domains’ to specify the sites where the video can be played.
Step 4: Save Changes
After adjusting the privacy settings, don’t forget to click ‘Save’ at the bottom of the page to apply the changes. Now, try playing the video again on the platform where you encountered the error. It should now play without issues.
What happens if I choose ‘Specific domains’ and still can’t play my video on the specified domains?.
If you choose “Specific domains” in your Vimeo video’s privacy settings and still can’t play your video on the specified domains, there could be several reasons why this is happening:
- Incorrect Domain Entry: Ensure that you have entered the correct domain name. It should be entered without “http://” or “https://”, and without any paths or parameters. For example, if your website is “https://www.example.com/videos“, you should enter “example.com” in the domain field.
- Cache Issue: Sometimes, your browser or website cache might still be showing the old settings. Try clearing your browser cache or, if your video is embedded on a website, clear the website’s cache.
- Propagation Delay: Changes to privacy settings may not take effect immediately. There might be a slight delay for the changes to propagate through Vimeo’s systems. If this is the case, you should wait a few minutes and then try again.
- Embedded in an App: If you’re trying to play the video within an app, note that Vimeo considers all app environments, including web view components within native apps, to be outside of the domain-level privacy. You would need to use the ‘Anywhere’ setting if you wish your video to be playable in an app.
If you’ve double-checked these potential issues and still can’t play your video on the specified domains, it might be worth reaching out to Vimeo’s support for further assistance. They may be able to identify any non-obvious issues that are preventing the video from being played
In conclusion, the “Sorry, because of its privacy settings, this video cannot be played here” message on Vimeo is usually due to the video’s privacy settings. As a video owner, you can easily resolve this issue by adjusting these settings. As a viewer, the best you can do is to contact the video owner and ask them to change their video’s privacy settings. Hopefully, this guide has helped you understand and resolve this common Vimeo issue
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