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How to Allow Video Downloads in Microsoft Stream
Question details
The user needs to know how to grant permission to other users so they can download a video hosted on Microsoft Stream.
- Product
- Microsoft Stream
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing a video on Microsoft Stream and needing to allow other viewers to download the video file locally.
- Observed behavior
- By default, only the original uploader can download the video. Other viewers do not have the download option unless they are granted specific ownership permissions.
Ensure you have the necessary administrative or owner rights to the Microsoft Stream video before attempting to change its permission settings.
Grant Ownership Permissions to Allow Downloads
To enable others to download a video in Microsoft Stream, you must add them as owners of the video in the permissions settings.
Microsoft Stream's permission model restricts video downloads to the original uploader (owner) by default. To bypass this restriction and allow others to download the file, standard viewers must be elevated to video owners.
Log in to Microsoft Stream, locate the video you want to modify, click the 'More actions' menu (the three dots icon) next to the video, and select 'Update video details'.
In the 'Permissions' section of the video details page, use the search bar to find the specific users, Microsoft 365 groups, or channels you want to grant download access to.
Check the 'Owner' box next to the names of the newly added users or groups. This elevates their permissions and activates the download option for them.
Click the 'Apply' button at the top of the screen to save your new permission settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can viewers download videos in Microsoft Stream without being an owner?
No, by default, only owners and uploaders have the ability to download videos in Microsoft Stream. Standard viewers can only watch the content online.
How do I download a video I uploaded to Microsoft Stream?
Navigate to your video in Stream, click the 'More actions' menu (the three dots), and select 'Download video'. The file will save to your device in its original format.
Can I prevent other owners from downloading my Microsoft Stream video?
If a user is assigned as an owner, they automatically inherit the right to download the video. To prevent them from downloading it, you must remove their owner status, reverting them to standard viewers.
