# How to Add Videos to Posts on Hootsuite

> To add videos to posts in Hootsuite, open the Composer panel, click the Add Media icon in the Your Post section, and upload a file from your computer or select one from the Media Library. Finally, review your video by clicking the Play button.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-videos-to-posts-on-hootsuite/
Apps: Hootsuite
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f4ed673bd5aa8e61769/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, head over to the Your Post section and click the 'Add Media' icon right below the text box.
2. Tap 'Upload From Your Computer' and select the video file you want to add. Alternatively, click 'Media Library' instead if you wish to use a video file from previous imports.
3. After completing these steps, the selected video file will be added to your Hootsuite post. Click the 'Play' button to check and review the media.