How do I post a video in a listing?

[lazer*lightning]

I tried putting a YouTube video embed link in my listing and it doesn't let me use it because it says it uses javascript. Am I not able to use YouTube for videos? It is for a flashing item and need the video to demonstrate it. What can I use if that doesn't work?

[fashunu4eeuh]

Hi, eBay allows product videos from YouTube to be imbedded in the description field. There are some do’s and dont’s though.  Below is the policy:

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/links-policy?id=4248

And here is more policy info on Javascript use on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/javascript-policy?id=4247

I don’t have the expertise on how to embed the video, but someone will be along to advise. Good luck!

[my-cottage-books-and-antiques · Accepted solution]

You can post a link to a YouTube video of your item , I use a clickable thumbnail link. This opens in another window when the buyer clicks on it. This is permitted by ebay rules. Here's an example of one of mine:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/163959625209

An easy way to add this to your listing (once you've posted the video to YouTube) is use this free tool:

https://www.flippertools.com/ebayYoutube/embed-youtube-videos-in-ebay-listings.htm

By the way, sometime later this year ebay is supposedly coming out with an updated way to add videos. But for now, this works.