How to embed a VIMEO video in a MOODLE 4.0 Course

How to Embed a Vimeo Video Into Your Web Page

Embedding a Vimeo video into your website is a little different than embedding a YouTube video, but it’s still a simple and straightforward process. In this guide, we’ll walk you through two different ways to add a Vimeo video to your page.

Method 1: Using Custom Code

First, you’ll need a bit of custom Vimeo code. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Copy Your Vimeo Embed Code Template
    Start by grabbing your custom Vimeo embed code. You should have a base snippet ready to go.
  2. Open Your Page Settings
    Navigate to the page where you want to add the video. In the settings section, scroll down to the bottom where you can add custom code.
  3. Find Your Vimeo Video ID
    Go to Vimeo and locate the video you want to embed. In this example, we’re using a video titled Using Clearfix to Update Content.
    Copy the video ID from the URL in the navigation bar. It’s the long number at the end of the video’s URL.
  4. Insert the Video ID
    Go back to your embed code and paste the video ID into the appropriate spot right after the “video” tag or where specified in your code snippet.
  5. Save and Display
    Save your settings and display the page. You should now see your Vimeo video embedded alongside your other content.
    Note: This method usually doesn’t display a title above the video, but the controls will still be available for viewers.

Method 2: Using the Standard Vimeo Embed Code

If you prefer a more straightforward approach, you can use the standard embed code provided by Vimeo:

  1. Get the Embed Code from Vimeo
    Open your video on Vimeo. Click the Share button and choose the Embed option.
    • Leave the embed setting as responsive (recommended).
    • Click Copy Embed Code.
  2. Add the Embed Code to Your Page
    Go back to your page settings, scroll to the bottom to the HTML editor, and paste the copied embed code.
  3. Save and Display
    After saving, your Vimeo video will now appear on the page, fully embedded with all controls.

Final Thoughts

Both methods work perfectly well—it just depends on whether you want to use a custom setup or simply rely on Vimeo’s default embed options. Either way, embedding a Vimeo video is quick and adds great media content to your website without much hassle!