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Embedded video not working in Safari

Cause

By default, Safari doesn't accept cookies from cross-site domains, which makes embedding content via iframes problematic. This is especially the case for videos, because Google uses the YouTube player with authorization cookies to deliver the content.

Solution: use the plugin's Media Player

The best fix is to replace the embedded video with the Media Player module of Use-your-Drive. To do so:

  1. Open the Use-your-Drive Shortcode Builder in your page or post.
  2. Select the Video Player mode.
  3. Open the Folders tab and navigate to your video file.
  4. Click the </> button next to the file to embed just that single file in the Media Player.

Alternative solution: disable 'Prevent Cross-Site Tracking' on the visitor's device

This requires every visitor to change a setting on their own device, so it's only useful in controlled environments (an intranet, internal staff, etc.).

macOS

  1. In Safari, open Settings (or Preferences on older macOS versions).
  2. Open the Privacy tab.
  3. Uncheck Prevent cross-site tracking.

iOS / iPadOS

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and select Safari.
  3. Toggle Prevent Cross-Site Tracking off.