Add a YuJa Video as a Direct Link into D2L

Embedding videos directly in D2L can enhance course engagement, but sometimes a simple, direct link is the best option for seamless access. This article walks you through the process of adding a YuJa video as a direct link in D2L, ensuring students can easily view content without unnecessary steps.

  1. From within the YuJa Video Platform, mouse over your video and click [More].

    YuJa Video mouse over menu indicating the More link.

  2. Within the Media Details window, click on [Links] tab on the left, then click on the [Copy Direct Link] icon at the end of your video's Direct Link as shown. This will copy your video's direct link onto your clipboard.

    YuJa Media Details window showing the Links tab with the Copy Direct Link icon selected.

  3. Paste the link within a sub-module within your course, this is where you want students to access your video. You can create a sub-module through the [Add a sub-module] button in any Content module.

    D2L Content area showing the Add a sub-module button.

  4. Within a sub-module → [New][Create a Link].

    D2L Content area showing the New menu with the Create a Link option selected inside a sub-module.

  5. Name your video in the Title field.
    Paste the link from Step 2 within the URL field, then click on [Create].

    D2L content module displaying a YuJa video as a clickable link.

  6. Your YuJa video will now show up in your module as a functioning link.