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In this walkthrough, we will add a video to RedShoreMedia, create a share link, and preview a Patreon post.

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We will cover both direct video links and Cloudflare Stream.

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Use a video you own or have permission to share.

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Start at redshoremedia dot com and open the sign-up page.

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Enter your email and a strong password.

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Read and accept the current terms, then create your account.

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Successful registration opens your dashboard.

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All credentials shown in this walkthrough are demonstration data.

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The Free plan allows twenty-five videos in total.

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Your video files stay with your chosen hosting provider.

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Choose a direct link for an existing compatible video, or connect Cloudflare Stream for its library and upload workflow.

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First, test the source.

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A direct MP4 link should open the video itself, not a hosting website.

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Choose Your server or storage.

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Paste the public HTTPS source URL, enter a title, and optionally add a poster URL.

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Select Check video link and review the result.

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Confirm your rights to share the content, then select Add video link.

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Open the saved video and check playback.

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Compatible WebM files and HLS playlists are also supported.

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HLS needs cross-origin access for its playlist, segments, and any keys.

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Adding an MP4 does not automatically transcode it into adaptive streaming.

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Open Cloudflare accounts and give the connection a name.

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Enter your Cloudflare Account ID and a private API token with Account, Stream, Edit permission, restricted to the intended account.

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Select Verify and connect.

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Return to the dashboard and choose Import from Cloudflare.

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This imports all available ready videos, subject to your plan limit.

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Our demonstration library contains one example.

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Check that the imported video is ready.

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The platform also offers direct uploads to Cloudflare.

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Hosting and delivery charges remain with your provider.

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Open the video's share options and copy its RedShoreMedia watch link.

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It uses slash v slash followed by the video identifier.

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Open that link in a new tab and check the poster, sound, and playback before sharing it.

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This Patreon editor is an illustrative teaching mockup; layouts may vary.

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Choose Create, then Post, and select Embed URL.

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If that option is missing, turn off Make this a drop.

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Paste the RedShoreMedia watch link, not the raw MP4 address or iframe code.

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Add a title and an optional description.

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In post settings, choose who can access the post.

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Use Preview post to check the desktop and mobile web views.

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This demonstration ends at a preview; it does not publish a real Patreon post.

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Before publishing your own post, test the complete viewer experience.

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Link protection helps reduce unwanted reuse; it is not DRM or a membership check.

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Patreon access is configured by you.

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Player customization requires Creator or Business.

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Keep your source available and use the help pages when troubleshooting.