Configuring Player Content Restrictions

In this topic you will learn how to configure the content restriction properties using the Players module.

The player Content Restrictions properties can be used to restrict a player to particular countries, or block a player from particular countries. Domain restrictions can be added to a player to limit the domains where the player can be used.

To view and edit the Content Restrictions properties for a player, open the Players module, click on a player name and expand the Content Restrictions section on the Overview tab.

Configuring domain restrictions

Domain restrictions can be set on players to limit the domains where players can be used. If the player publishing code is copied and used on another site, domain restrictions would prevent the player from loading any videos. Publishers must use the in-page embed code to actually get playback working on those domains that have been added to the allowed list. Publishers cannot use the iframe embed code on an allowed domain (or any other domain) and expect playback to function properly.

To configure a domain restriction for a player, follow these steps:

  1. Click Add Domain.
  2. Enter one complete domain URL (such as http://www.brightcove.com or https://www.brightcove.com) to restrict your player's availability to these particular domains. Be sure to include either http:// or https://.
  3. Click Add.
  4. Click Save to save the changes.

Configuring geo filtering

Geo filtering can be used to control which countries can, and cannot, use a player.

To set the geo filtering properties for a player:

  1. Click the Geo Filtering button to enable geo filtering.
  2. Click the Restriction Mode dropdown and choose between Prevent or Allow.
  3. Type the name of a country and click on it to add it to the list.
  4. Click Save.

Enabling Playback Rights

The Enable Playback Rights button in the Content Restrictions settings automates the authorization process and overrides manual content restriction configurations.

Enable Playback Rights

  1. In Video Cloud Studio, access the Players Module

  2. Select the player you want to configure.

  3. Expand the Content Restrictions section on the Overview tab.

  4. Check the Enable Playback Rights option.

  5. Save

  6. Publish Changes