{"id":5649,"date":"2020-08-30T10:47:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T10:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdocipher.com\/blog\/?p=5649"},"modified":"2024-01-24T07:15:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:15:52","slug":"dashboard-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-uat.vdocipher.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/dashboard-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigate your way on VdoCipher dashboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you are using any product it\u2019s very important to know how to use that product most efficiently to make most out of it. So here is everything you need to know about Vdocipher Dashboard.
\nThis is a screenshot + text detailed explanation, while video tutorials can be checked out at our video and doc support tutorial compilation. <\/strong><\/a>Video tutorial to each feature is also included in link to the headings below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to upload\/import a video-<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n

Once you have created your account on Vdocipher first thing you do is add a file on the Vdocipher dashboard. There are two methods of adding a file to the dashboard<\/p>\n

1- Upload<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

Once you have logged in to the Vdocipher dashboard you will be able to see the upload tab. When you will click on the tab you will be able to choose a file from your desktop and upload it to the dashboard.<\/p>\n

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2- Import<\/b>–<\/h4>\n

If you do not have videos on your desktop you can import the videos to the Vdocipher Dashboard. There are multiple options to import a video-<\/p>\n

Import from Google Drive<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n

Right next to the upload option there is an option of import. Once you click on the import you will be able to various options. From there you can choose the option of import from google drive. Once you will click on the option you will be redirected to your drive and can choose your video from there.<\/p>\n

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Import From Vimeo Pro or Higher Account<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n

If you were a previous customer of Vimeo pro or higher account (business, premium), and you want to import your Vimeo account videos to VdoCipher videos; you can click on Import from Vimeo option. Once you will click on the option it will redirect you to our legacy dashboard. In the legacy dashboard, you will be able to see the import option. Once you click on it you will be able to see various options in the dropdown menu from where you can choose import from Vimeo option. It will redirect you to your Vimeo account from where you can directly import the files you want to add to the Vdocipher dashboard.
\nPlease note that kindly do not use this legacy dashboard for any other purposes than import\/upload. Embedding, video settings, API docs are to be accessed from the main VdoCipher dashboard.<\/p>\n

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Import from Dropbox<\/a> <\/b><\/h4>\n

If you want to import a video from dropbox you can also do that. All you have to do is click on the import option and select import from the dropbox option. You will be redirected to your dropbox account. All you have to do is fill the details of your dropbox account and select the video you want to import from there.<\/p>\n

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Import from Video Url or Server<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n

<\/b>If you want to import a video from a\u00a0 video URL or some server like amazon AWS server you can also do that. This process is similar to the process of importing a video from Vimeo. You need to click on the import option then select the option of import from Vimeo\/Wistia\/S3. Once you will click on this option a tab will pop up and it will redirect you to our old dashboard. Here you can see the option of \u201cimport from\u201d, once you will click on it you will see a dropdown menu where you will see the option of import from S3. Once you will select this option it will take you to the S3 tool bucket where you have to fill the details and you can select the video you want to import from your server.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How to edit\u00a0 video settings<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n

Once you have uploaded the video to the Vdocipher dashboard you can edit it according to your requirement. These are some options we provide you in Vdocipher dashboard-<\/p>\n

1- Basic Settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Once you have uploaded the video you will be able to see the edit option on the right corner of the video. Once you will click on it, it will redirect you to the basic editing options named settings. From here you can add video description, tags, change the poster image of the video.<\/p>\n

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2- Subtitles<\/a>–<\/strong> <\/h4>\n

Right next to the settings options you will be able to see the subtitles option. Once you click on it you will be able to see the upload subtitles option. From here you can choose your language and upload your subtitles file. We support multiple language subtitles.<\/p>\n

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3- Replace a video<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you want to replace an old video with a new video you can use this feature. All you have to do is upload a new video then copy the video id of that video and click on the edit option of the video you want it to replace with this video. Then go to the swap ids option and paste the video id of the new video. This way without disturbing you embedding you can replace a new video with an old video.<\/p>\n

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4- Video File details<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you want to know all the details of the video like quality, storage, etc, all you need to do is go the edit option and then click on the files option. You will be able to see the complete details of the video.<\/p>\n

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5- Delete a video<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you want to delete a video then you have to click on the edit option of the video then scroll down to the page. There you will be able to see the delete option. You need to click on that option and then confirm your action and you will be able to delete the video.<\/p>\n

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How to embed a video<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Video embedding is the most important process you do with the Vdocipher dashboard. There are various embedding options available according to your requirement. These are the methods you can use for video embedding-<\/p>\n

1- Quick Embed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are using a third party LMS and want to embed your videos on that portal then this is the method you should use for embedding. You need to click on the embedding option given next to the video and then select the quick embed option. After that, you need to click on the generate code and then copy the iframe. You can embed this iframe with your LMS and your videos will be available on your portal.<\/p>\n

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2- Embedding with WordPress<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Similarly for WordPress, you need to go the embed option and select the WordPress option. From here you can download the Vdocipher plugin for your WordPress website. In this section, you will also find all the WordPress embedding related details.<\/p>\n

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3- Embedding via API<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you have a custom website and you want to integrate Vdocipher with your backend you can also do that. All you have to do is go the embed option and select the custom backend option. Here you will find all the details you will need regarding the integration.<\/p>\n

4- Embedding with Android\/iOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to integrate with your android app<\/a> or iOS app<\/a> you can also do that. Go to the embed option and the select android\/iOS apps option. Here you will all the documentation regarding the app integration.<\/p>\n

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5- Embedding with Moodle<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to integrate Vdocipher with your moodle website then a moodle filter plugin to add download-protected videos from Vdocipher inside any moodle content. This replaces shortcodes with the embedded video player. You shall get an API key and ids for each video from your Vdocipher dashboard. This can be used to embed your videos inside any moodle content such as a page or an activity.<\/p>\n

How to manage Vdocipher Account<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

As an admin you need to know how to manage your account, what are the things you should be aware of and what are the precautions you should take. Here are some important account configurations you should know-<\/p>\n

1- API Key Generation<\/a>–\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To use Vdocipher on with your website or app, your server program needs to communicate with the Vdocipher server to allow a video to playback or upload video or get a list of videos matching a search. Your API keys are as important as your password.<\/p>\n

To generate an API key you need to go the configuration section and there you will see the option generate an API key.<\/p>\n

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2- Multiple Users addition<\/a>–<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As you can not manage everything and you need to add other members on different roles you can also do that. These are some roles on which you can add your subordinates-<\/p>\n