Where to find the video link on Vimeo

The easiest way to find a Vimeo video link is to look at your browser's address bar while watching the video. The URL shown there — something like vimeo.com/123456789 — is the direct link to that video. You can copy it straight from the address bar and share it with anyone.

If you want a more formal sharing link with options, click the Share button that appears on the video player itself. This opens a panel with the video URL already highlighted and ready to copy, plus buttons to share directly to social media or email.

Key Takeaways

  • The simplest video link is in your browser's address bar — copy it directly from there.
  • The Share button on the video player gives you the same link plus options to share to social platforms or email.
  • Private videos have links that only work for people with permission, so sharing the URL alone won't let others watch unless the owner changed the privacy settings.
  • Embedding a video requires a different process than sharing a link — you need the embed code from the Share menu, not just the URL.
  • Video links work the same way whether you're on desktop, mobile, or tablet — the address bar always shows the current video's URL.

Using the Share button for different formats

Click Share on the video player and you'll see the video URL in a text box at the top. Below that are buttons to share directly to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or email. Each of these routes pre-fills the video link into the platform you choose.

If you want to embed the video on a website instead of just linking to it, the Share menu also has an Embed tab. This gives you HTML code that you can paste into a webpage — the code is different from the simple URL link, and it's what you need if you're building a site and want the video to play directly on your page rather than sending people to Vimeo.

What happens when a video is private

If a video is set to private, the link still works — but only for people the owner has given permission to watch. If you copy the link and send it to someone who doesn't have access, they'll see a message saying the video is private and they can't watch it. The owner has to change the privacy settings or add that person to an approved list before the link becomes useful for them.

You can check a video's privacy setting by looking for a lock icon next to the video title, or by clicking the settings gear icon on the player. If you're trying to share a video with someone and they can't watch it, ask the video owner to change the privacy setting to Anyone with the link or Public, depending on who should be able to see it.

Copying links from Vimeo on mobile devices

On a phone or tablet, the process is the same. Open the video in your browser, and the URL appears in the address bar at the top of the screen. Tap the address bar to select it, then tap Copy from the menu that appears. You can now paste that link anywhere — into a text message, email, or social media post.

The Share button works on mobile too. Tap it and you'll see the same options to copy the link or share directly to social platforms. Some phones also let you long-press the video player itself to see a context menu with a copy link option, though the Share button is more reliable.

Getting a shorter or custom link

Vimeo doesn't offer built-in link shortening, but you can use a third-party shortener like bit.ly or TinyURL if you need a shorter version. Copy the full Vimeo URL from your address bar, paste it into one of those services, and they'll give you a much shorter link that redirects to the same video.

Some Vimeo accounts (usually paid plans) let you set a custom domain or vanity URL for your videos, which means the link might look like yourname.vimeo.com/123456789 instead of the standard format. Check your account settings under Account > Appearance to see if this option is available to you.

Troubleshooting when you can't find the link

If the Share button isn't visible on the video player, the video owner may have disabled sharing. In that case, you can still copy the URL from your browser's address bar — that always works. If even the address bar shows something other than a Vimeo URL (like a redirect or a custom domain), you're still looking at the right link; just copy whatever appears there.

If you're trying to find a link to a video you uploaded but can't locate it, go to your Vimeo account, click Videos, find the video in your library, and click on it. The URL in your address bar is the link to that video. From there, use the Share button to get embedding code or social sharing options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a Vimeo video link after I've shared it?

No — the link stays the same for the life of the video. If you delete the video, the link stops working. If you want to change privacy settings or other details, the link itself doesn't change, but who can access it might.

What's the difference between a Vimeo link and an embed code?

A link is just the URL — you share it and people click it to watch on Vimeo. Embed code is HTML that makes the video play directly on your own website. You need the embed code from the Share menu if you're building a webpage; the plain URL won't work for embedding.

Do Vimeo links expire or stop working?

Links work as long as the video exists and you have permission to watch it. If the owner deletes the video, the link breaks. If the video is private and you lose access, the link stops working for you.

Can I see who clicked on a Vimeo link I shared?

Not through the link itself. Vimeo shows you view counts and some analytics if you own the video, but it doesn't track which specific people clicked a link you shared. You'd need to use a link tracker like bit.ly to see that level of detail.