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# Video Activity

**Upload a single .mp4 video file for users to view in a Pathway.** 

## How to create a Video Activity

1. **Open a Pathway.**
2. **Select the + icon and then select Video.** 
3. **Activity name.** Name the activity.
4. **Upload the .mp4 video.** Click the blank space to upload a .mp4 file.
5. **Add a short snippet.** Write a short description of the video. This will be visible on the Pathway for desktop and tablet only (max. 90 characters).
6. **Write a description.** Write a longer description of the video. This will be visible once a user selects the Pathway tile on mobile, desktop and tablet.
7. **Activity settings.**
   1. **Required.** Set as a required or optional activity. 
   2. **Play Fulfilment.** If set to required, the user must play the video in order to fulfill the activity. 
   3. **Start Playback From.** Enter the time in seconds to start the playback from. 
   4. **End Playback.** Enter the time in seconds after which the playback must end.

### **Video display / orientation: Vertical Videos**

**Videos uploaded will display based on the orientation of the video i.e. Vertical / Horizontal.** This means vertical videos will display the full screen height giving the best experience on mobile.

{% hint style="info" %}
**If you are using YouTube and require a vertical video, the video will need to be a YouTube short.**
{% endhint %}