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  1. How can I configure the KMC to provide server side notifications?

    For a complete list of notifications that are supported in KMC,  click here . To enable the notifications In the KMC, select the Settings tab and then select the Integration Settings menu. Toggle Yes to receive server notifications. Enter the...
  2. How can I create a video thumbnail rotator in JavaScript?

    This topic describes the steps to create a Video Thumbnail Rotator in JavaScript. The Video Thumbnail Rotator is a JS widget that provides a thumbnail slideshow preview for videos hosted on the Kaltura Server. For the complete process, click here...
  3. How do I set up media localization via API?

    This guide is designated for developers and will walk you through how to set up the basic metadata (i.e. name, description, and tags) in multiple languages for an entry.
  4. How do I find the Kaltura Video Player APIs?

    The list of the Kaltura Video Player APIs is found on the web at: Kaltura Video Player API .
  5. How does caching work in the video portal?

    Q: What is the default KMS cache refresh cycle? A: The default KMS cache cycle depends on the cached object. entries (single, gallery list, etc.) - 10 minutes. categories and other app-related cached objects - 30 minutes users' display name - 24 hours
  6. Is there a file size limit for uploading videos to Kaltura?

    There is no fixed limit on the size of media files you can upload to Kaltura. You can upload large files from both desktop and mobile devices using various supported tools and APIs. Uploading large files If you’re building a web-based ...
  7. Why are entitlements assigned to individual users rather than groups in Kaltura?

    Kaltura's entitlement system is designed to assign permissions at the individual user level to optimize performance and scalability. By indexing content based on individual user permissions, Kaltura ensures efficient real-time content retrieval, r...
  8. What happens to a video link if the video title changes?

    If your video portal is set to include the full video title in the URL, don’t worry, changing the title won’t break the link. The title in the link is just for readability and search engines. The portal uses the unique video ID in the URL to find a...
  9. Can you manually set different user details in the video portal?

    Yes. After a user logs into your video portal for the first time, their user record is created automatically. From there, administrators can manually update user details in the User Management panel of the Configuration Management console. What d...
  10. What user details are stored in Kaltura?

    Kaltura stores the following user information: User identifier (unique ID) Application Role (e.g., viewer, admin) First and last name (optional, but recommended) Once a user logs into the video portal for the first time, their record is create...
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