Use Google Drive as the video source when your pre-recorded talk file is hosted in Drive. HeySummit stores the Google Drive file ID for the talk, so the most reliable approach is to copy the Drive share link, identify the file ID, and paste that ID into the pre-recorded video field.
1. Copy the Google Drive link
In Google Drive, open or select the video file you want to use, then choose Share or Copy link.
Before using the file in HeySummit, confirm that the Drive sharing settings allow the audience you expect to view the video. Google Drive lets you choose who can access a file and whether they are a viewer, commenter, or editor.
2. Find the file ID
The file ID is the unique string after https://drive.google.com/file/d/ and before the next slash.
For example, in this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypbHKYXiHErb1rmlKgo47cZ2FvPUfJsQ/view?usp=drive_link
The file ID is:
1ypbHKYXiHErb1rmlKgo47cZ2FvPUfJsQ
3. Add it to your pre-recorded talk
In your HeySummit event dashboard, go to Content & Schedule > Sessions. Find the session, open Actions, and choose Manage Session. On the Broadcast tab, set Broadcast Type to Pre-recorded and choose Google Drive. Paste the Drive file ID or full supported Drive link into Enter your Google Drive video ID or URL, then choose Save And Close when ready. Drive video permissions must allow your intended audience to access the file; Google Drive does not support autoplay here.
For the full pre-recorded talk setup flow, see Uploading a pre-recorded talk.
4. Preview the video
After saving, preview the talk to confirm the video loads for attendees. If the video does not appear, check the saved Drive ID or link and review the file's sharing access.
For help testing the attendee video experience, see How to test your video settings.