How to Add Video to Squarespace

Ways to add video to Squarespace

1. 1.

   Use the Video block

   Edit the page, click an insert point, choose Video and paste a YouTube or Vimeo link, or upload a file on supported plans.

2. 2.

   Add a video background

   Edit a section, open Background and choose Video — paste a YouTube or Vimeo link.

3. 3.

   Use a Code block for embed code

   Add a Code block and paste an iframe or widget code. Code blocks with scripts may require a Business plan or higher.

How to make a video gallery or carousel on Squarespace

Squarespace’s Video block shows one video. For a gallery, carousel or video portfolio, paste a widget into a Code block.

The no-code way

Create a video carousel or portfolio with a Vimeo showcase or YouTube playlist and paste it into a Code block.

Try Elfsight Video Gallery

Vertical video on Squarespace

The Video block is built for 16:9. For Shorts, Reels or TikToks use a widget that keeps the 9:16 format.

Add a video gallery to Squarespace with Elfsight

1. 1.

   Open the page

   Go to Website → Pages, choose the page and click Edit.

2. 2.

   Add a Code block

   In 7.1 click Add Section → Add a blank section, then Add block → Code. In 7.0 click + where the gallery should go and choose Code.

3. 3.

   Paste the code

   Click the Edit icon, paste the installation code into the Content popup, stretch the block to full width and save.

Plans: this method works on Core, Plus and Advanced plans (formerly Business and Commerce). The Basic (Personal) plan needs a workaround — see Elfsight’s guide for the Basic plan.

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