Today, some Internet users still don’t know how to add a VKontakte video from YouTube. In fact, it is very easy to do this, but, first of all, you need to find out what these services are.
By far, one of the most popular sites is YouTube video hosting, which was created by two Americans in 2005. Here you can find many thematic videos, comment on the creations of authors, communicate with other users.
The social network VKontakte, which appeared in 2006 thanks to Pavel Durov, is no less popular in the Russian segment of the Internet . In a fairly short time this “social network” has achieved tremendous success, and today millions of people spend their free time here.
After a short introduction, let's figure out how to add a video from YouTube to VK. To do this, you can use one of the methods, which will be discussed below.
Using Social Media Buttons
You can use videos uploaded to YouTube for a variety of purposes. But there is one condition - you must not infringe on copyrights, therefore, if the video does not belong to you, then there must be a link to the source and permission of the author.
So, how to add the video "Vkontakte" from "YouTube"? To get started, open your favorite video. Under the author’s avatar, you will see the “Add to”, “Share” and “More” buttons. You need a second, that is, "Share." By clicking on it, you will open a list of social networks where you can send the video. You are interested in VKontakte, so just click this button.
In the window that opens, you can select a picture for the video (or remove it altogether), leave a comment and specify an item that allows you to add a clip to My Videos. Having marked the necessary options, click the “Send” button, the material will appear on your VKontakte wall and will be added to your videos.
From the VKontakte page
So, you already know how to add a video from "YouTube" to "VK", using the buttons of social networks. Now let's look at the second method, which allows you to “fill in” the video while on your VKontakte page.
If you go to “My videos”, you can easily find the “Add video” button, click on it, select the option “From another site”. The last step is to insert the link to the video in the appropriate field and click "Save", after making some settings (publish to the wall or not, allow comments, etc.).
To get a link, go to the video page. In the address bar you can copy it. The second option is to click the Share button (located under the video) and copy the short version of the URL. The third way is to start the video clip and click on it with RMB, and then select “Copy video URL” in the context menu .
Download from computer
Now that you have an idea of ​​how to add a Vkontakte video from YouTube using two different methods, consider the third method. Immediately it is worth noting that in this case you will spend much more time, and indeed this option is not very convenient.
This method consists in downloading the video to your computer and then adding it to the VKontakte social network. So, you will need to insert the letters “ss” in the address bar before the word “youtube” and press “Enter”. You will be redirected to a site where several video download options will be offered. Choose any suitable one and wait while the clip is copied to the computer.
The last step is to upload the video to My Videos. Click "Add Video", and then you need to select a file and press "Enter"
That's all. Now you know how “VKontakte” to add a video from “YouTube”, after downloading it to your computer.
Conclusion
As you can see, you can upload videos from YouTube to a social network in several ways. Which one to choose? The one that suits you best. By the way, you can also download the extension for the SaveFrom.Net browser. Install it, and you will have the opportunity to download videos in just one click.
So, now you know how to add the video "In Contact" from "YouTube", which means that when you need it, you can easily perform this action.