Video on Sponsor Page Requires Vimeo Login or YouTube Link Refused to Connect

Why does a video uploaded on the sponsor page/lounge require a Vimeo login to view, and why does embedding a YouTube link result in a 'refused to connect' error?

When uploading videos to the sponsor page/lounge, video hosting platform restrictions can affect how videos are viewed.

1. Vimeo Videos Requiring Login:
If a video uploaded via Vimeo requires users to log in to Vimeo to view, it is likely due to Vimeo's privacy or embedding settings. To avoid this, ensure that the Vimeo video is set to allow embedding on external sites without requiring a login. Check the video's privacy settings in your Vimeo account and configure it to "Anyone can view" or similar public access with embedding allowed.

2. YouTube "Refused to Connect" Error:
YouTube embeds require the full standard URL format to be accepted. Ensure the link is entered in the full format such as:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

Avoid using short URLs or alternate formats which might be blocked by browser or platform security policies, resulting in a "refused to connect" error.

Additional Recommendations:
- Try deleting the existing video upload and re-uploading it to ensure it has been set up properly.
- Confirm that the video links used comply with the platform's embedding requirements.
- Communicate with sponsors about the preferred video hosting and link formats to avoid access issues.

Following these steps should resolve login prompts and connectivity errors when displaying videos on sponsor pages.