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ArielSoto
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2 years ago

Embed a video using an iframe, but prevent downloading

Hello everyone. This is my issue: When I embed a video (stored in my Dropbox Essentials account) using an iframe like this (changing "&dl=0" to "&raw=1"):   <p><iframe src="xxxxxxx" width="560"...
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ArielSoto
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Hello Hannah!

Thank you for replying.

Yes, the website does not show the video, it shows an error like this:

 

 

 

But, when I go back to the sharing options and remove all the restrictions, the video appears and is ready to be played.

 

I hope you can help me.

Best.

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Jay
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2 years ago

Hi ArielSoto, I'd recommend contacting the support team directly to see if they have any information regarding this matter.

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