Unlisted is not private
It removes intentional search discovery, but the URL can still be forwarded and opened.
Video link privacy
Choose the right privacy level for a video link
Visibility controls who can open a clip and whether it is eligible for discovery. Choose the narrowest mode that still lets the intended audience watch.
No account required for the basic flow.
Direct answer
Direct answer
Use public for intentional broad sharing, unlisted for link-only discovery, password-protected when viewers can receive a shared secret, and private for owner-only access. Unlisted links remain forwardable, so they should never be described as confidential or private.
The workflow
From source video to useful link
- 1
Identify the real audience
Decide whether the clip is for the public, anyone with a link, people with a password, or only the owner.
- 2
Review the selected content
Remove credentials, private notifications, personal data, and unrelated audio before relying on a visibility control.
- 3
Test the access state
Open the final link while signed out and confirm the viewer experience matches the selected mode.
Why it works
Access and discovery are different decisions
Public clips can be opened by anyone with the URL and may become search-eligible only when they are ready, unrestricted, stable, and supported by meaningful owner-supplied metadata. Unlisted clips remain out of intentional search discovery but still work for anyone who receives the URL.
Password-protected pages require the password and avoid exposing saved clip details to unauthorized requests. Private clips are owner-only and are not a collaboration mode for external viewers. None of these settings makes it safe to upload credentials or unnecessary personal information.
Restricted metadata stays generic
Unauthorized password and private requests do not receive the saved title, description, thumbnail, or media URL.
Current product details
What to know before you upload
- Accepted sources
- MP4, MOV, M4V, and WebM files that your browser can decode and prepare.
- Free limits
- 10 minutes per clip, 512 MB per prepared upload, and 10 clips per day.
- Account requirement
- No account is needed for the basic upload, trim, share, or watch flow.
- Privacy behavior
- New clips are public by default. Public and unlisted links can be forwarded; private clips require a verified owner.
Limits can vary by plan or deployment. See the current pricing page for the limits shown by this service.
Evidence and next steps
Read the detailed workflow
Use the deeper guides and current primary pages behind this feature. External product conditions can change after review.
Questions for this workflow
Can a public clip appear in Google?
Only eligible public clips with a ready video, stable playback and thumbnail, and meaningful custom title and description are included in search discovery surfaces.
Can an unlisted link be forwarded?
Yes. Anyone who receives the URL can pass it to someone else, so use a stronger restriction when forwarding is a concern.
Who can watch a private clip?
Private clips are owner-only and require the verified owner session. They are not intended for external recipients.
Does password protection encrypt the video end to end?
No such claim is made. Password protection controls access to the watch page; do not upload secrets or material that is unsafe to host.
Need product help or more detail about how clips are handled? Visit Support and read the Privacy Policy.
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Product facts reviewed July 19, 2026. Explore every Save Replay feature and workflow.
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Preview locally, trim the useful range, and get one link for the prepared clip.
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