Facebook* has its own requirements for files that can be sent via Messenger.
How to send a video
There are three ways to send a video:
- attach as file
- insert video link
- use a special video card.
We recommend using the third option: only in this case can the video be viewed directly within the messenger.
Example of displaying a video card in a messenger:
But in order for a video to be attached to a message, Facebook* has certain requirements:
- its size should not exceed 25 MB
- you need to provide a direct link to download the video
- File format: MP4.
Example link (when you click on it, the file will be downloaded to your device): www.dropbox.com/s/fbwnb4gbll9dk7l/123.mp4?dl=1
You need to upload the file to a file sharing service that allows you to receive such links.
Dropbox
To get a direct link from Dropbox file sharing, add ?dl=1 to the end of the link.
Fex.net
Upload the file to the cloud, right-click on the download button and copy the link address.
Google Drive
Google does not generate direct links automatically, so you will need the sites.google.com/site/gdocs2direct .
How to use this service:
1. Upload your video to Google Drive (up to 25 MB, MP4).
2. Open the video and click the Share .
3. Open public access and copy the link.
4. Go to the service website sites.google.com/site/gdocs2direct
5. Paste the link into the Enter your sharing URL field:
6. Click the Create Direct Link .
7. Copy the link from the Output link field:
8. Paste the received link into the “Video” card inside the bot.
9. Test the send.
Be sure to test sending videos to your account before sending them to your followers.
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