Embedding MS Stream Videos: Permission Issues

Question

We have had several faculty members try embedding MS Stream videos into their courses and run into several issues related to permissions. Basically, even if a video is set to be available to anyone to watch, they get an error in Brightspace saying "You don't have access." Has anyone else run into similar issues and/or found a solution?

Em.M.9728 · Answer

I'm coming into this thread a bit late, but here's what worked for my institution!

I recommend doing this for a folder and keeping all of your videos in that folder so you don’t have to repeat this process for each video.

* Right-click the file in OneDrive. 
* Select "Manage Access."

* In the Manage Access popup, select the "Groups" tab. 
* Select "+ Share with a group."

* In the "Add a name, group, or email" field, enter "Everyone except external users." Often, the option will pop up before you finish typing the entire phrase. 
* Select the desired permissions level. We usually use Can View or Can't Download (which is Can View without download permissions). 
* Select "Copy link." This will save the sharing permissions. I believe clicking Send will also work and will not send an email to your entire institution, but the idea of that happening gives me hives, so I always use "Copy link" instead.

Steve.B.446 · Answer

Yes we found this to be an issue, particularly for Mac users. We resorted to suggesting that instructors also include a link as well as the embed, which should work.