Groups
How do I start a Group?
Head to the Groups page and click Create a Group, then follow the steps to customize it to your liking. Once you’ve got your Group looking fresh, start adding videos to it!
How do I add videos to a Group?
When you find a video that would be a great fit for your Group, click the Collections button that appears below the video player, and select your Group.
What happens when I add a private video to a public Group?
The privacy settings of a Group will always override the privacy settings for your individual video.
For example, a private video added to a Group will be accessible to anyone who views it through that Group. The same holds true when you add a private video to a public Channel.
For example, a private video added to a Group will be accessible to anyone who views it through that Group. The same holds true when you add a private video to a public Channel.
How do I customize my Group to make it look all snazzy?
To spiff up your Group, click Settings on the Group’s page, then click over to the Appearance tab. You can choose a theme of your liking, pick a thumbnail, upload a custom image header, and more!
Can I create more than one Group?
How do I get people to join my Group?
You can invite people to your Group by clicking Invite on your Group's homepage. Then add people by Vimeo screen name or email address.
What is the difference between a Group and a Channel?
A Group is a mini-community within Vimeo that allows people to interact and share with one another. A Channel is user-curated destination to watch videos.
The main difference between the two is that a Group is intended for users to collaborate, share, and discuss videos with other members, while a Channel is intended as a destination to watch videos. We recommend exploring both features before deciding which is best for you. Explore Channels and Groups.
The main difference between the two is that a Group is intended for users to collaborate, share, and discuss videos with other members, while a Channel is intended as a destination to watch videos. We recommend exploring both features before deciding which is best for you. Explore Channels and Groups.
Can I change the name of my Group?
You can change the name of Groups that you created or moderate. From your Group page, click Settings then edit the Group Name to your liking. Click Save Changes to do just that.
Can I create a Group Album?
Yes, Albums are great for organizing the videos within your Group. You can create a Group Album if you're a moderator for that group. To create a Group Album, open any video within the group, click the Collections button and click Create a Group Album. Follow the directions, then sit back and admire your work.
Can I arrange the order of videos in my Group?
If you organize your Group videos into Albums, you can choose the order in which you'd like them to appear.
Go to your Group's Settings, find the Videos tab, then click "manage your group albums." Click the settings gear, then choose from the dropdown how you'd like to arrange your videos.
If you choose "manually," drag and drop up to 100 videos in any order you want and save your changes.
Go to your Group's Settings, find the Videos tab, then click "manage your group albums." Click the settings gear, then choose from the dropdown how you'd like to arrange your videos.
If you choose "manually," drag and drop up to 100 videos in any order you want and save your changes.
How do I find Groups I may want to join?
You can check out the Group Directory or peruse the Groups page.
How do I leave a Group?
If you no longer want to be in a Group, simply click Leave Group from that Group's homepage.
How do I delete my Group?
Are you sure you want to delete your Group? If you'd like to transfer ownership to another user, you can do this in your Group Settings from the Ownership tab.
If you’re absolutely certain that you want to delete your Group, go to the “Settings” tab and click Delete this group.
Remember, once you delete a Group, it's gone forever!
If you’re absolutely certain that you want to delete your Group, go to the “Settings” tab and click Delete this group.
Remember, once you delete a Group, it's gone forever!
What happens if I'm the moderator and I decide to leave the Group?
If you are the moderator of a Group, you will need to transfer ownership to another moderator or Group member. If you don't, the Group will be orphaned.
To transfer ownership to another user, go to your Group Settings, then click the Ownership tab.
To transfer ownership to another user, go to your Group Settings, then click the Ownership tab.
Why can't I add my videos to a specific Group?
First, make sure you're logged in to your account, and verify that you are indeed a member of the Group.
Next, check the Privacy Settings of your video to make sure you have enabled it to be added to collections like Groups, Channels and Albums. Keep in mind you can add your video to a maximum amount of 10 Groups!
Finally, take into consideration the Privacy Settings for the Group itself. Certain moderators choose not to allow other people to add videos to their Group. Other Groups require that a moderator approve videos before they actually show up on the Group page.
Next, check the Privacy Settings of your video to make sure you have enabled it to be added to collections like Groups, Channels and Albums. Keep in mind you can add your video to a maximum amount of 10 Groups!
Finally, take into consideration the Privacy Settings for the Group itself. Certain moderators choose not to allow other people to add videos to their Group. Other Groups require that a moderator approve videos before they actually show up on the Group page.
My video was added to a Group that I don't want it to be in. How do I remove it?
Head to your video’s page and click the Collections button that appears below the video player. From there, uncheck the Groups you would like to remove that video from.
How many Groups can I add a video to?
You can add each of your videos to a maximum of 10 Groups.
The 10 Groups a video is added to can always be changed. Just uncheck some of the Groups currently selected, and then add some new ones!
The 10 Groups a video is added to can always be changed. Just uncheck some of the Groups currently selected, and then add some new ones!
Can I make my Group private?
You sure can, and it's super easy! Just click Settings on your Group page and head to the Membership tab. Under “Group Privacy Settings” you can choose to make your Group visible to anyone or just limit it to members of the Group. If you opt to make your Group private, anyone who's not a member of the Group who navigates to it will see a message stating that this is a Private Group and they do not have permission to view it. This privacy setting will also hide the Group from your profile page.
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