How to embed YouTube in Notion (2024)
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YouTube has been around for a long while, and pretty much everybody on the internet heard about YouTube at least once.
Well, if you know about Notion, then you certainly know about YouTube. Whether you use YouTube to watch videos, podcasts, livestreams or whether you watch YouTube Music to listen to your favourite tunes, we've got some good news for you.
YouTube and YouTube Music can be connected to your Notion pages. Notion allows you to embed YouTube playlists, videos, livestreams and basically every video that goes up on Google's notorious platform.
Follow along to see what you have to do in order to add YouTube and YouTube Music to Notion. Believe us, the process is super easy, and it won't take longer than 3 simple steps!
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Why connect YouTube to Notion?
The best thing about embedding YouTube to Notion is that your users can listen to their favourite music inside your project.
For example, you can share your taste in music, or you can simply recommend your favourite band's music to people - all of this takes place within your Notion page!
You've got lots of choices, as you've got YouTube's whole database with millions of songs and videos to choose from.
YouTube videos can be a powerful addition to your Notion pages, offering visual explanations, tutorials, entertainment, and more. Embedding videos directly into Notion allows for seamless viewing without needing to switch between apps.
As an example you might create a page full with learning, growth content, with great informational YT videos for you to watch.
How to add YouTube to Notion?
The process is really easy, as we've previously mentioned. Adding YouTube and YouTube Music to a Notion page won't take longer than 60 seconds.
There are 2 ways of doing this:
- Directly pasting the YouTube link into Notion
- Creating a YouTube embeddable link for your Notion page
The first method is easier, although don't worry, we'll go to both of your options and you'll get to pick your favourite one.
Option 1: Pasting the YouTube Link
With this method, uploading your YouTube video or playlist to Notion is really easy.
1. Copy the YouTube URL
First of all, you have to open a YouTube video or playlist and copy the URL from your browser's search bar.
Hey! Made a mistake? Then have a look at our guide on how to undo in Notion. That'll fix your situation really quick!
2. Paste it in Notion
The just-copied YouTube link has to be pasted in Notion. Then, you'll see Notion automatically making a preview of your video(s).
Notice that in some cases, due to a couple of bugs that are going to be fixed, your videos can't be displayed with their thumbnails.
That means that your videos won't show any image, but even though they say "Video unavailable", the video is actually working.
All your users have to do is click on the "Watch on YouTube" button, because currently, Notion can't display your videos in your pages in a sort of picture in picture mode.
Basically, you can link a youtube video to Notion, but your users will have to go to YouTube to play it.
That's it for option 1! It was pretty easy, wasn't it? Just some copy and paste work. Well, option 2 is pretty much the same.
Option 2: Embedding the YouTube Link in Notion
For the second method on how to embed YouTube videos and playlists to Notion, we have to copy some text, only this time, we have to copy a longer text, which is more reliable than the first method.
1. Make sure embedding is allowed
To make sure that a YouTube video or that a YouTube Music song/podcast is embeddable, you must see the "Share" button.
Basically, to embed a YouTube video, you must be sure that it is 100% public to the internet, and that it isn't set as private.
Notice! If you want your own playlists to be embeddable in Notion, you have to be sure that "Allow embedding" is checked as doable from within your playlist's settings.
To get there, all you have to do is go to to your library of playlists. Then, you have to make sure that the playlist is set as "Public", and lastly, you have to allow embedding.
You don't have to do this with other YouTube channels' videos, as this rule applies only to your playlists and uploads.
2. Copy the embedding code
This is the last preparing step before we go to Notion, and what we have to do now is just copy the unique embedding code of the video(s) that we want to see in Notion.
Once you're on the video or playlist that you want, hit "Share" and select "Embed" - it should be the first option within that list.
What's left is just clicking the grey "COPY" button in the bottom right corner of the pop-up.
3. Add YouTube to Notion
To actually add your videos to Notion, this part is identical with the last step from the first method.
All you have to do is type "/embed" in Notion, or you can just type "/" and look for "Embed", hit enter and then paste the code that we've just copied at the previous step.
Lastly, what's left is just saving the block by clicking "Embed link". Then, your YouTube link will be added to your Notion page.
And that was the second method on how to add YouTube videos to Notion!
If you want to drag your block around, you should know that the YouTube Embed block acts just like any other block in Notion. You can move it around as much as you want to.
Addressing Common Issues
YouTube Refused to Connect
If you encounter a “YouTube refused to connect” error:
- Check the URL: Ensure the URL is correct and properly formatted.
- Verify Privacy Settings: Make sure the video is not set to private or restricted.
- Allow Embedding: Check the video's settings on YouTube to ensure embedding is allowed.
Embed YouTube Music
To embed YouTube Music:
- Find the Music Video: Navigate to YouTube Music and copy the URL of the desired track.
- Follow Embedding Steps: Use the same steps outlined above to embed the music video into your Notion page.
How to Make a YouTube Playlist Private
- Open YouTube: Navigate to your YouTube playlists.
- Edit Playlist: Click on the playlist you want to make private.
- Change Privacy Settings: Click on the privacy drop-down menu and select “Private.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you add YouTube to a Notion page?
Yes, you can! Notion allows you to embed all sorts of YouTube videos, as long as you can copy and paste their embed code or the URL. Songs, albums, playlists, podcasts and so on!
How do I embed a YouTube video in Notion?
To embed a YouTube video in Notion, copy the video’s URL from YouTube, type “/embed” in Notion, paste the URL, and press enter.
Why does YouTube refuse to connect when embedding in Notion?
This error can occur due to incorrect URLs, privacy settings, or embedding permissions. Ensure the URL is correct, the video is public, and embedding is allowed.
Can I embed YouTube Music in Notion?
Yes, you can embed YouTube Music in Notion by copying the URL of the music video and following the embedding steps outlined above.
How can I make my YouTube playlist private?
Navigate to your playlist on YouTube, click on “Edit Playlist,” and change the privacy settings to “Private.”
Is it beneficial to allow embedding on YouTube?
Allowing embedding increases the reach and visibility of your videos, potentially driving more traffic to your channel.
Conclusion
Embedding YouTube videos in Notion is a straightforward process that enhances your workspace by integrating multimedia content. By following this guide, you can seamlessly embed and customize YouTube videos in your Notion pages, making your work environment more interactive and engaging.
Hey! Trying to learn how to embed Spotify to Notion? Upon clicking on the highlighted text, you'll get to our guide on how to embed Spotify to your pages in Notion.
Did you enjoy this guide? At Simple.ink, we do our best to offer more guides on how to use Notion (written and video guides), and we try to explain them as easy as possible so that everybody would understand how to use Notion.
