How to Share and Watch Videos on Flock Social

Flock Social allows users to share, upload, and watch videos seamlessly across the platform. Whether you’re posting a video to the forum main, uploading content, or going live, this guide covers everything you need to know.

📌 Ways to Share Videos on Flock Social

There are four primary ways to share videos on Flock Social:

1️⃣ Record a Video

You can record, edit, and share videos directly from Flock Social on the web or mobile.

• Tap & Hold the capture icon to start recording.

• Add a caption and location if desired.

• Tap Post to share immediately, or save it to Drafts for later editing.

2️⃣ Upload a Video from Your Device

You can upload pre-recorded videos to your Flock Social posts.

• Click the Post button in the forum main or elsewhere.

• Click the Gallery icon and select a video file from your device.

• Make edits, trim the video, and preview before posting.

• Tap Post to publish your video.

3️⃣ Embed Videos from Other Sites

You can embed videos from third-party platforms (YouTube, Twitch, and more) by pasting the video link in your post.

• Click the post box and paste the video URL.

• Flock Social will automatically generate an embedded preview.

• Add additional content and click Post to share.

💡 Note: Some external videos may be subject to platform restrictions and may require an additional click to play.

4️⃣ Go Live on Flock Social

Live streaming is available for users who want to broadcast in real-time.

• Click Go Live in the Post menu.

• Grant camera & microphone permissions (if prompted).

• Add a title & description before starting your stream.

• Click End Live to finish your broadcast.

💡 Note: Live streaming may require additional verification before activation.

📺 Watching Videos on Flock Social

Autoplay & Viewing Experience

• Videos autoplay in timelines, moments, and explore pages.

• To mute/unmute, tap the speaker icon on the video.

• To view in fullscreen, tap the expand icon.

📢 Closed Captions & Subtitles

• Turn on captions in your device’s accessibility settings (iOS & Android).

• Tap the "CC" button to enable subtitles on supported videos.

• Not all videos will have subtitles or captions available.

💡 Flock Social uses AI-generated speech-to-text technology for automated captions.

⏩ Skipping & Rewinding Videos

• Double tap right → Skip forward 10 seconds.

• Double tap left → Rewind 10 seconds.

• Hold & drag the timeline to manually scrub through a video.

💡 Skipping is available in fullscreen mode only.

🔒 Video Privacy & Sharing Rules

• Public posts → Videos are viewable by anyone with the link.

• Private posts → Only users with access can view the video.

• Drafts & Protected Posts → Videos stored in drafts are not visible until published.

💡 To fully protect your videos, delete any shared post containing them.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Can I tag people in a video?

❌ No, you cannot tag people inside a video.✅ Yes, you can @ mention users in the post description.

How do I delete a video after posting?

• Delete the post → This removes the video completely.

• Edit the post → You can remove and replace the video.

Can I send videos via Direct Messages?

✅ Yes! You can send videos & GIFs in DMs.

🔗 Additional Settings & Notifications

• Manage Post Notifications:🔗 flocksocial.net/account/settings

• Report Copyright or Content Violations:🔗 flocksocial.net/contact

Flock Social is constantly improving its video-sharing experience. Stay tuned for updates and enjoy watching & posting videos! 🚀