How to record and share videos in Slack
You can use Vidyard to easily record and share videos with your team on Slack.
Once the app has been added to your workspace, simply use the /vidyard
command to connect your account to Slack and start using video to collaborate with team members.
Using Vidyard in Slack is especially useful if you want to share quick project updates and get immediate feedback in the channels where you already work.
- Record and share new camera or screen recordings
- Share existing videos from your library
- Share videos directly to a Slack channel or DM without copying a link
Requirements
- A workspace owner must first add the Vidyard app to your workspace
Connect your Vidyard account to Slack
- Open a public channel or DM (direct message), then type
/vidyard
- Select Connect an account to get started
Review and follow the prompts to grant Vidyard access to your Slack workspace. Select Allow to accept and continue.
Share videos in a channel or DM
- Open a channel or DM (direct message)
- Type
/vidyard
- Select an option to share a video:
- Cam Recording: record a video using your webcam (a "selfie-style" video)
- Screen Recording: record your full screen, an application window or single browser tab
- Video Library: share an existing video from your library
Vidyard will open a separate browser window where you'll be able to either record a new video or select an existing video from your library.
Create a new cam or screen recording
The first time you select Cam or Screen Recording you will prompted to allow your browser to use your camera and microphone.
- Select Start Recording to begin. If screen recording, you'll be prompted to select the part of your screen you want to share.
- Select Stop to finish
- Give your video a title, then select Send to Slack
Share a video from your library
If you select Video Library you will be directed to your library of existing videos in a new browser tab.
-
Select a video from your library (or multiple to create a playlist)
- Click on Folders to access shared content (if you belong to a Vidyard Business account)
- Click on Send to Slack when finished
You'll then be redirected back to the Slack channel or DM where your video has been shared.
- Open a channel or DM in the Slack mobile app
- Enter
/vidyard
- Select an option to share a video:
- Cam Recording: record a video using your webcam (a "selfie-style" video)
- Screen Recording: record your full screen, an application window or single browser tab
- Video Library: share an existing video from your library
Slash commands you can use with the Vidyard app
There are a few slash commands you can use while interacting with Vidyard app in Slack:
Slash command | Action |
/vidyard |
Start or share a video recording |
/vidyard help |
More information about using the Vidyard app in Slack |