How to Upload and Review Videos
Hey there! You'll be glad to know that zipBoard projects now support the upload of mp4 video files. This feature allows you to easily share and gather feedback on your video content. To make the most of this functionality, follow these simple steps:
1. Navigate to the desired project.
2. Click on Uploads in the project dashboard.
3. Click on the ADD link--> select video to upload MP4 videos.
4. Choose the file that you want to upload and give it a Name and Description.
5. As soon as the file is uploaded, it will be visible in the Uploads tab. Click on Review from the popup or you can review it from the uploads tab.
6. In this particular screenshot, the red arrows at the bottom edge display the play/pause button, and the duration of the video file. You can check out the annotation tools guide for more information on the toolbar present at the top.
7. To start adding comments, select your tool of choice from the toolbar.
8. Now you can click anywhere on the video and start adding annotations!
Anyone who is part of the zipBoard project, can open the file for review and can add comments and annotations and view others' annotations.
You can also share the content with the external audience. Clicking the share button, you get a shareable link with chosen permissions. You can share this link with anyone using any social media or email platform. Anyone with this link would be able to browse and review the video content.
Do Reviewers Have to Verify Email When Signing Up/Login?
If the clients and users are required to login, they have to verify their account by following these 4 simple steps.
Step 1 — Sign Up or Accept an Invitation
When you create a new zipBoard account or click an invitation link from a teammate, you'll be prompted to enter your email address and set a password. Once you submit the form, zipBoard automatically sends a verification email to the address you provided.
Step 2 — Check Your Inbox
Open the inbox for the email address you used during sign-up. Look for an email from zipBoard with the subject line similar to "Verify your email address" or "Confirm your zipBoard account". The email typically arrives within 1–2 minutes.
💡 Tip: If you don't see it in your primary inbox, check your Spam, Junk, or Promotions folder. Corporate email systems and filters sometimes route automated emails there.
Step 3 — Click the Verification Link
Open the email and click the "Verify Email" button or link. This will open a browser tab confirming that your email has been successfully validated.
Note: To prevent our mail servers from being overwhelmed, there is a 30-second cooldown on this button. If it is greyed out, simply wait for the countdown to hit zero to try again.
Step 4 — Start Using zipBoard
That's it! Once verified, you have full access to your zipBoard account. You can now create projects, annotate files, collaborate with your team, and receive all notifications.red route to be as simple and frictionless as possible. Here is a breakdown of the key elements you’ll see:
You can also check out this article on getting feedback on videos for additional details.