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How do I add a link or hotspot to my video in My Media in Canvas?

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1. Click the "My Media" link from a course navigation

If you do not have access to a Canvas course or the My Media link is not activated in your course, My Media in Canvas can also be accessed by clicking the Account link in the Global Navigation and selecting the My Media link that is listed in the fly-out window. For more information, visit the How to access My Media in Canvas guide.

2. Click the "Pencil" icon

3. Click the "Launch Editor" button

5. To add a hotspot to your video

To add a hotspot to your video, drag the playhead [1] on the video timeline to the beginning of the section you would like the hotspot to appear. Click the +Add Hotspot button [2]. Enter the on-screen button text and the link to the URL.

6. Click the "Save" button

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