Logging In to a Video Service

Before using the Video Services window pane, you will need to log in to either YouTube or Vimeo. Although you are logging in through Mimic, you will still need an account on either Google or Vimeo, depending on the video service type you are using. You will be prompted to log in to your video service account before uploading movies.

How to Log In to YouTube

Logging in to YouTube via Mimic requires a valid Google account.

1. Select View > Video Services.
2. In the Service field, select YouTube.
3. Click Login. The YouTube Login dialog opens.
4. Click Generate new URL. The generated URL will display in the second field.

5. Click Open in Browser. Your default browser will open with one of the following options:

   • If you are not signed in to a Google account, you will be prompted to sign in.
   • If you are signed into one or more Google accounts, you will prompted to choose an account.
6. Once you sign in or choose an account, a message appears, requesting permission for MadCap Mimic to manage your YouTube account.
7. Click Allow. A success code will display.
8. Click on the code and copy it.
9. Close the browser and return to the Mimic YouTube Login dialog.
10. Click in the third field and paste the code.

11. Click OK.

    The Video Services window pane shows that you are now logged in. The Videos section shows any videos you previously uploaded to YouTube.

How to Log In to Vimeo

1. Select View > Video Services.
2. In the Service field, select Vimeo.
3. Click Login. The Vimeo Login dialog opens.
4. Click Generate new URL. The generated URL will display in the second field.

5. Click Open in Browser. Your default browser will open, showing a message. This message requests permission for MadCap Mimic to access Vimeo.

   Note If you are not already logged in to Vimeo, the Vimeo log in page will appear instead of the message page. Log on to Vimeo, then repeat step 6 to proceed to the next step.

6. On the Vimeo message page, click Allow. A success code will display.
7. Click on the code and copy it.
8. Close the browser and return to the Mimic Vimeo Login dialog.
9. Click in the third field and paste the code.

10. Click OK.

    The Video Services window pane shows that you are now logged in. The Videos section shows any videos you previously uploaded to Vimeo.

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What's Next?

After logging on to a video service, you can upload movies. See Uploading Movies to YouTube or Vimeo.