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How do I set permissions?

Media permission options in MediaSpace

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Set media permissions and share via URL

How do I set permissions?

  1. Log into media.pdx.edu
  2. Select the button with your name on it in the upper right corner, and then select My Media.
  3. Find your video in the list, and select the title of the video. This will take you to the video’s specific page.
  4. Find the Actions (1) dropdown menu below the video:
Video Publish Menu Options
  1. Select the Publish (2) option in the menu list. See permissions options below.
  2. To share media, set to Unlisted (3). 
  3. Select Save (4). 
  4. Select the Share tab below the video.
  5. Copy the web address from the Link to Media Page tab. This is the link that can be shared with others.

Media permission options in MediaSpace

  • Private: Private media is viewable in your account only. No other account can see a private video.
  • Unlisted: An unlisted video is viewable by anyone with the direct link. This is the recommended setting for sharing videos with your students.
  • Published: If you need to set highly specific access to a video, you can create a channel, and publish a video to that channel. Learn more about channels in Create a Channel.

This article was last updated Aug 11, 2025 @ 11:43 am.

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