How do I upload media to MyMedia (Kaltura) in a Canvas course?

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How to upload a file to your Canvas My Media.

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In any of your Canvas courses:
 
  • Click on the My Media button in the left-navigation menu.

     
  • If you see a login screen, input your login ID & Password, and click to save for future use. This step only applies the first time you log into My Media.
     
  • Click on the Add New button on the upper right.

     
  • From the drop-down menu, select Media Upload.
     
 
  • Click on the Choose a file to upload button, or drag and drop your file.
 
  • Browse to the media file on your computer, and highlight it. Click on the "Open" button.
     
  • While the video is uploading enter the Name of the video and a brief description. You have the option to enter some descriptive tags, which will help other users search for this file.
     
  • Save the private version by clicking on the blue "Save" button.
     
  • Once the file has uploaded, click in the radio dial next to "Published-Media page. . ." and then check off the courses you want to have access to this video.
     
  • Click "Save" again.
     
  • This media can now be embedded in a Canvas page, and the URL can be shared as needed (similar to YouTube videos).
 
Please contact Instructional Media if you have any questions or need further support.

REV EZ 08/04/21

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Article ID: 2055
Created
Thu 10/16/25 2:29 PM
Modified
Thu 11/20/25 4:31 PM