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The content type Youtube Content embeds a Youtube video directly via its URL. Unlike Videos, you do not need to upload your own video file.

Selecting the content type

In the editor of a page, shopping world, or building block, click + New, then in the Content tab click Youtube Content. The “New Youtube Content” dialog opens.

Fields

General

FieldMeaning
DescriptionInternal name of the content (max. 255 characters)
Youtube URLFull URL of the Youtube video (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…)
Show in all languagesMakes the content available across languages

Settings

FieldMeaning
Element width (px)Fixed width of the player in pixels. 0 = full container width (100%)
Element height (px)Fixed height of the player in pixels. 0 = automatic aspect ratio

Publication

FieldMeaning
Layout areaArea of the page layout in which the player appears (default: Content)
ActiveMakes the content visible

Tips

You can use any Youtube URLs, both long URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=…) and short URLs (youtu.be/…).
Leave Element width and Element height set to 0 so that the player automatically adapts to the layout container and retains the correct aspect ratio.

Videos

Upload your own videos instead of embedding Youtube.

External Content

Embed other external content (HTML, iFrame).

Content Types

All available content types.