# Courses - Embed Media from Third-Party Platforms > Learn how to embed third-party video and audio in GHL Customer Care course lessons with iframe code, a YouTube example, supported platforms, and best practices. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/membership-courses-sites/courses-embed-media-from-third-party-platforms - Section: Memberships & Communities / Membership/Courses Sites - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 4, each explained below - Modified on Tue, 1 Sep at 10:30 AM --- Third-party media embedding lets you add externally hosted video or audio directly to a GHL Customer Care course lesson using an iframe embed code. This article shows you how to embed supported video and audio platforms in course lessons, including the required steps and best practices. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Third-Party Media Embedding in Courses?](#what-is-third-party-media-embedding-in-courses)[](#supported-platforms) - [Supported Platforms](#supported-platforms)[](#how-to-embed-media-from-a-third-party-platform) - [How to Embed Media from a Third-Party Platform](#how-to-embed-media-from-a-third-party-platform)[](#copyright-and-usage-compliance) - [Copyright & Usage Compliance](#copyright-and-usage-compliance)[](#best-practices) - [Best Practices](#best-practices)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Third-Party Media Embedding in Courses?** Third-party media embedding lets you add externally hosted video or audio directly to a GHL Customer Care course lesson using an iframe embed code. This allows learners to view supported media within the lesson without requiring you to upload the media file to GHL Customer Care. You can embed **videos, podcasts, demos, and audio** from supported third-party platforms directly into your course lessons. --- ## **Supported Platforms** We currently support media embedding from: **For Video:** - YouTube - Vimeo - Loom **For Audio:** - SoundCloud - Wistia - Spotify - Mixcloud You can use iframe embed code from these platforms. --- ## **How to Embed Media from a Third-Party Platform** Adding the embed code to the lesson media area allows GHL Customer Care to display the externally hosted media directly within the course lesson. 1. Go to **Memberships > Courses > Products.** ** ![Step 1 of 9: Go to Memberships > Courses > Products](https://jumpshare.com/share/A7WHVC6w3l9bcV00Qyl4+/Screenshot+2026-09-01+at+20.41.15.png) **Step 1 of 9: Go to Memberships > Courses > Products** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 9 in the "How to Embed Media from a Third-Party Platform" section of "Courses - Embed Media from Third-Party Platforms". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Memberships > Courses > Products. For context, this section explains: Adding the embed code to the lesson media area allows GHL Customer Care to display the externally hosted media directly within the course lesson. The navigation path used here is Memberships > Courses > Products. The next step is to open the course you want to edit. - Path: Memberships > Courses > Products - Where to go: Go to Memberships > Courses > Products. - Controls: Memberships > Courses > Products., Open, course, lesson/module, Lesson Media or Description, Embed Media, Share, Embed, Save, publish - Next: Open the course you want to edit. Full procedure: 1. Go to Memberships > Courses > Products. <- this image 2. Open the course you want to edit. 3. Open the lesson/module where you want to add the media. 4. In Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media. 5. Copy the iframe embed code from the supported third-party platform. YouTube example: 6. Return to the course and paste the iframe code into the Embed Media field. 7. Click Embed. 8. Confirm that the media appears correctly in the lesson. 9. Save and publish your lesson as needed. ** 2. **Open** the **course** you want to edit. 3. **Open** the **lesson/module** where you want to add the media. 4. In **Lesson Media or Description**, select **Embed Media**. ![Step 4 of 9: In Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media](https://jumpshare.com/share/zb03QtrUa3qpGpu4hr7l+/GIF+Recording+2026-09-01+at+20.44.08.gif) **Step 4 of 9: In Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media** This animation accompanies step 4 of 9 in the "How to Embed Media from a Third-Party Platform" section of "Courses - Embed Media from Third-Party Platforms". At this point in the walkthrough you in Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media. The navigation path used here is Memberships > Courses > Products. The next step is to copy the iframe embed code from the supported third-party platform. YouTube example. - Path: Memberships > Courses > Products - What to choose: In Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media. - Controls: Lesson Media or Description, Embed Media, Memberships > Courses > Products., Open, course, lesson/module, Share, Embed, Save, publish - Next: Copy the iframe embed code from the supported third-party platform. YouTube example: Full procedure: 1. Go to Memberships > Courses > Products. 2. Open the course you want to edit. 3. Open the lesson/module where you want to add the media. 4. In Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media. <- this image 5. Copy the iframe embed code from the supported third-party platform. YouTube example: 6. Return to the course and paste the iframe code into the Embed Media field. 7. Click Embed. 8. Confirm that the media appears correctly in the lesson. 9. Save and publish your lesson as needed. 5. Copy the iframe embed code from the supported third-party platform. **YouTube example:** - Open the YouTube video. - Click **Share**. - Select **Embed**. - Copy the iframe code. ![Step 4 of 4: Copy the iframe code](https://jumpshare.com/share/TeekGpZfye0qdK4DFi2U+/GIF+Recording+2026-09-01+at+20.51.52.gif) **Step 4 of 4: Copy the iframe code** This animation accompanies step 4 of 4 in the "How to Embed Media from a Third-Party Platform" section of "Courses - Embed Media from Third-Party Platforms". At this point in the walkthrough you copy the iframe code. For context, this section explains: Adding the embed code to the lesson media area allows GHL Customer Care to display the externally hosted media directly within the course lesson. - What to copy: Copy the iframe code. - Controls: Memberships > Courses > Products., Open, course, lesson/module, Lesson Media or Description, Embed Media, Share, Embed, Save, publish Full procedure: 1. Open the YouTube video. 2. Click Share. 3. Select Embed. 4. Copy the iframe code. <- this image 6. Return to the course and paste the iframe code into the **Embed Media** field. 7. Click **Embed**. 8. Confirm that the media appears correctly in the lesson. 9. **Save** and **publish** your lesson as needed. ![Step 9 of 9: Save and publish your lesson as needed](https://jumpshare.com/share/OUZQcblM8CIHZTj41Hwx+/GIF+Recording+2026-09-01+at+20.53.42.gif) **Step 9 of 9: Save and publish your lesson as needed** This animation accompanies step 9 of 9 in the "How to Embed Media from a Third-Party Platform" section of "Courses - Embed Media from Third-Party Platforms". At this point in the walkthrough you save and publish your lesson as needed. For context, this section explains: Adding the embed code to the lesson media area allows GHL Customer Care to display the externally hosted media directly within the course lesson. The navigation path used here is Memberships > Courses > Products. - Path: Memberships > Courses > Products - How to confirm: Save and publish your lesson as needed. - Controls: Save, publish, Memberships > Courses > Products., Open, course, lesson/module, Lesson Media or Description, Embed Media, Share, Embed Full procedure: 1. Go to Memberships > Courses > Products. 2. Open the course you want to edit. 3. Open the lesson/module where you want to add the media. 4. In Lesson Media or Description, select Embed Media. 5. Copy the iframe embed code from the supported third-party platform. YouTube example: 6. Return to the course and paste the iframe code into the Embed Media field. 7. Click Embed. 8. Confirm that the media appears correctly in the lesson. 9. Save and publish your lesson as needed. <- this image --- ## **Copyright & Usage Compliance** **Reminder:** You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to embed third-party content. **Before embedding, confirm:** - The content is public or has permission for sharing. - You have the legal right to display the content. - You are complying with the source platform’s terms of service and usage guidelines. - Do not embed content that’s private, licensed without permission, or marked as non-shareable. --- ## **Best Practices** - Always test your post using the **preview** feature to ensure embeds load correctly. - Avoid shortened or redirected links; use **official embed codes**. - Educate your team on content licensing to avoid violations. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I embed media from any third-party platform?** No. Use iframe embed code from one of the supported video or audio platforms listed above. **Q: Do I need to upload the video or audio file to GHL Customer Care first?** No. The media remains hosted on the third-party platform and is displayed in the lesson through its iframe embed code. **Q: Where do I get the iframe embed code?** The process varies by platform. Look for the platform's sharing or embedding options. For example, YouTube provides the code under **Share > Embed**. **Q: What should I do if the embedded media does not display correctly?** Confirm that you copied the official iframe embed code from a supported platform and that the source media can be shared publicly. --- ### **Related Articles** - [Import Content from Another Course](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/membership-courses-sites/import-content-from-another-course) - [Courses - Import from Media Storage](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/membership-courses-sites/courses-import-from-media-storage) - [Getting Started - Launch a Course](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/getting-started-w-ghl-customer-care/commerce/getting-started-launch-a-course) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com