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In this article:

  • HTTP request
  • Path parameters
  • Query parameters
  • EpisodePlayerParams
  • Response
  1. API reference
  2. REST
  3. Episode
  4. GetPlayerURL

Video API, REST: Episode.GetPlayerURL

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Yandex Cloud
Improved by
Tania L.
Updated at November 25, 2025
  • HTTP request
  • Path parameters
  • Query parameters
  • EpisodePlayerParams
  • Response

Generates a player URL for watching the episode.
The URL can include player parameters such as autoplay, mute, and visibility of interface controls.
For episodes with signed URL access, an expiration duration can be specified.

HTTP requestHTTP request

GET https://video.api.cloud.yandex.net/video/v1/episodes/{episodeId}:getPlayerUrl

Path parametersPath parameters

Field

Description

episodeId

string

Required field. ID of the episode for which to generate a player URL.

The maximum string length in characters is 50.

Query parametersQuery parameters

Field

Description

params

EpisodePlayerParams

Optional player parameters to customize the playback experience.
These parameters control initial player state such as mute, autoplay, and visibility of interface controls.

signedUrlExpirationDuration

string (duration)

For episodes with signed URL access, specifies how long the generated URL will be valid.
If not provided, a default expiration duration will be used.

EpisodePlayerParamsEpisodePlayerParams

Field

Description

mute

boolean

If true, the player will start with audio muted.
Users can unmute the audio manually after playback starts.

autoplay

boolean

If true, the episode will start playing automatically when the player loads.
This may be subject to browser autoplay policies that restrict autoplay with sound.

hidden

boolean

If true, the player interface controls will be hidden initially.
Users can typically reveal the controls by moving the mouse over the player.

ResponseResponse

HTTP Code: 200 - OK

{
  "playerUrl": "string",
  "html": "string"
}

Field

Description

playerUrl

string

Direct URL to the episode player.
This URL can be used to access the episode in a web browser
or shared with users who have appropriate permissions.

html

string

HTML embed code in iframe format that can be inserted into web pages.
This code allows the episode to be embedded directly in third-party websites.

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