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Follow along these tutorials using api.video

Dive into our collection of tutorials, from learning on how to use api.video, building clones, to quick integrations. Whether you're a getting started or already building video-centric products, check our step-by-step guides.

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Delegated video upload

Tutorials · 3 min read

Delegated uploads: Make video uploads with a token you create

Sometimes, it is desirable to allow users to upload videos into api.video. If using your private API key is not possible, you can use the delegated upload option. Learn how in this post!

Doug Sillars · September 16, 2020

post-it with Python written on it

Tutorials · 2 min read

New code samples for the Python client

When you go to use the Python client, we now have code samples for all the endpoints.

Erikka Innes · May 24, 2021

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Tutorials · 1 min read

Localize ads by combining personalized voice overs from Aflorithmic with api.video

Create an ad localizer with a custom video with the correct location information for each region. You can create custom scripts for the same video with api.audio, then store your new videos and display them with api.video.

Erikka Innes · September 20, 2021

logs of Dolby.io and api.video

Tutorials · 3 min read

Live stream your Dolby.io conference call to thousands with api.video

Dolby.io has a live conferencing service that allows several people the ability to chat - but limits the number of viewers. Adding in RTMP streaming allows you to broadcast this live conference as a video stream -allowing for thousands of people to watch the conference. Learn how in this post.

Doug Sillars · September 23, 2021

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Tutorials · 4 min read

Run api.video commands from the commandline!

Use all of api.video's features from the commandline.

Erikka Innes · September 8, 2021

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Tutorials · 6 min read

Create your own version of Instagram using api.video and Laravel

Learn how to create your own version of Instagram with video using freeCodeGram and api.video!

Erikka Innes · September 28, 2021

Delegated token

Tutorials · 9 min read

Private video upload with a public token

Public (delegated) tokens allow for video upload without authentication. In this post we'll create a single use public token, and use it to create private, non-downloadable videos.

Doug Sillars · December 17, 2020

Animated GIF

Tutorials · 4 min read

Adding an "animated GIF" with api.video

By default, your api.video has a thumbnail preview - where an image "poster" is displayed. In this example, we'll add a looping animation from your video - giving a GIF-like effect to your preview.

Doug Sillars · March 9, 2021

Keys

Tutorials · 2 min read

When your token expires, hit refresh and protect your API key

Use refresh tokens to avoid exposing your api credentials when your access token expires.

Erikka Innes · April 21, 2021

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Tutorials · 5 min read

Troubleshooting tips for your Laravel 8 project

Some common issues that trip you up with Laravel 8 and how to handle them!

Erikka Innes · October 6, 2021