Share large videos privately — let invited viewers stream, no download required
If your video is too large to email or you don’t want multiple downloadable copies circulating, private streaming lets invited people watch without downloading the file. Upload once, grant access to specific viewers, and they can stream online or on Roku TV while the original stays private.
What to know
- Upload a large video once and let invited people stream instead of downloading.
- Invite specific viewers by email and revoke access when needed.
- Invited viewers can watch online or on Roku TV.
- Private streaming avoids public feeds, ads, and public comments.
- Organize videos into Collections and find them with search, tags, and hashtags.
How private streaming works
Instead of sending a file copy, upload the video to a private streaming archive and invite specific people by email. Invited viewers stream the video in their browser or on Roku TV, so they don’t need to download and store a large file locally.
When to choose streaming over file transfer
Private streaming is useful when recipients only need to watch, the file is too large for email, you want to avoid multiple copies, or you may need to revoke access later. It also simplifies sharing with several people and supports TV-friendly viewing.
Privacy, access control, and organization
Uploaded videos remain private by default with no public feeds, ads, or public comments. You can invite specific viewers, revoke access when needed, and organize recordings into Collections with search, tags, and hashtags for easy retrieval.
Frequently asked questions
Can viewers watch without downloading the video file?
Yes. Invited viewers can stream the video online or watch it on Roku TV without first downloading the full file.
How do I control who can see a shared video?
You invite specific viewers (for example, by email). Access can be revoked later so the video stops being available to those people.
Will shared videos appear in public feeds or have public comments?
No. Videos are private by default and there’s no public feed, public comments, or advertising around private videos.
Can I organize and find multiple shared videos?
Yes. Videos can be grouped into Collections and found using search, tags, and hashtags for easier replay and preservation.