How to Add Video in Joomla
- George Apostolov
How to Add Video in Joomla: step-by-step guide
Log in to your Joomla admin panel and navigate to the 'Content' menu in the top navigation bar.
Click on 'Articles' from the dropdown menu to access your article management.
Open the article where you want to add a video, then click the 'Insert' button in the editor toolbar.
From the popup options, select 'Media' to open the media insertion tool.
Now, paste your video URL or embed code into the designated field.
Review the video settings and click 'Save' to insert it into your article content.
Click 'Save & Close' to publish your changes.
Quick answer: To add a video in Joomla, log in to the admin panel, navigate to Content, and open Articles. Select your article, click Insert in the editor toolbar, and choose Media. Paste your video URL or embed code, review the settings, click Save, and then click Save and Close to publish.
About this Joomla tutorial
Insert videos into your Joomla articles easily by pasting media URLs or embed codes through the article editor toolbar. This guide shows how to add Video in Joomla in 7 steps, starting with "Log in to your Joomla admin panel and navigate to the 'Content' menu in the top navigat..." and finishing with "Click 'Save & Close' to publish your changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Joomla interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Video in Joomla?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Joomla data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Joomla. Related guides: How to Build a Joomla Website, How to Change Background Color in Joomla and How to Change Background Color in Joomla Template. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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