Getting Started
Welcome to Kinescope! This section will help you get up and running quickly — from registration to publishing your first video.
Who this section is for
- Beginners — you’re using a video platform for the first time and want to learn the basics
- Switching from another platform — you’ve worked with video services before and want to get started with Kinescope quickly
- Developers — you need to quickly integrate video into a website or application
Where to start
If you’re a beginner
- Creating your first project and uploading files — step-by-step guide from registration to publishing your first video
- Kinescope feature overview — learn what capabilities are available on the platform
If you’re switching from another platform
- Migrating from other platforms to Kinescope — how to transfer your media library from YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, and other services
- Creating your first project — setting up your project and uploading content
If you’re a developer
- Creating your first project — basic project configuration
- Embedding the player — technical integration details
- Developer guides — API, SDK, and advanced capabilities
Key topics
Registration and first project
Start by registering on the platform and creating your first project. In the project you set the default settings: content protection, embedding restrictions, and the default player template.
More about creating a project →
Uploading and processing video
Upload a video to your project — the platform automatically prepares it for playback at different quality levels. Popular formats are supported: MP4, MOV, MKV, and more.
Publishing and embedding
Share video by link or embed the player on your website. Two types of embed code are available: responsive (adapts to the screen) and fixed (preserves set dimensions).
Content migration
Transfer your media library from other platforms — migration is free and can be automated. Transfers from YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, and other services are supported.
What’s next?
After creating a project and uploading your first video:
- Catalog and video management — organizing content, playlists, search
- Organize your media library — use projects, folders, and tags for easy navigation
- Video player: setup and embedding — customization and player integration
- Customize the player — adapt the appearance to your brand
- Set up content protection — protect your video from unauthorized use
- Set up analytics — track views and viewer behavior
- Troubleshooting and support — solving problems and contacting support
FAQ
Answers to common questions about getting started with Kinescope:
- FAQ — how to contact support, IP addresses, equipment locations
- What is Kinescope? — detailed information about the platform and its capabilities
Still have questions? Write to the support chat within the Kinescope interface — our specialists will help!
Section pages
- What is Kinescope?
Kinescope is an all-in-one video platform for businesses and creators. Professional tools for video management, content storage, and streaming with built-in protection.
- Migrating from Other Platforms to Kinescope
Switching to Kinescope from Vimeo, YouTube, Wistia, JW Player, Dacast, Boomstream, and cloud storage providers like AWS and Azure.
- Creating Your First Project and Uploading Files
Step-by-step guide to creating your first project in Kinescope: registration, dashboard walkthrough, uploading video, configuring and publishing your content.
- Kinescope Feature Overview
Overview of Kinescope platform features: dashboard, video catalog, file uploads, player customization, playlists, content protection, and analytics.
- FAQ
Answers to common questions about working with Kinescope: contacting technical support, IP addresses, equipment locations, and other frequently asked questions.