VdoCipher: Secure Video Player and Hosting

by Vibhav Sinha

Description

VdoCipher video plugin secure provides video hosting, video playback, and piracy blocker & identification analytics for WordPress websites in the e-learning & media field to help them serve content most securely and smoothly. A combination of Hollywood standard DRMs and viewer-specific watermarking, hacker user id identification ensures that videos can’t be downloaded or shared illegally from your platform. With features like custom smart player, video analytics, and video management suite enables the best viewer and video management experience. We serve 3000+ businesses and 10,000+ content creators’ platforms across 120+ countries. VdoCipher video plugin ensures your videos are secure, smooth, and protected.

VdoCipher’s DRM & Watermark Security Features:

Video DRM Encryption to prevent illegal video downloads
Dynamic Watermarking based on user ID/email ID/IP address to discourage screen capture. In some cases, screen capture is also blocked on browsers, for the rest of the cases, watermark is a good discouragement.
Easily customize watermark to change color, transparency, and speed of movement.
Domain Restriction. Use a single VdoCipher account to integrate with multiple WordPress websites.
Geo, Time, Domain, Authentication Restrictions

VdoCipher’s Custom Smart Video Player & Video Hosting Suite

Adaptive Streaming based on user internet speed. User can also switch between qualities as per their choice. Quality optimized to ensure playback on slow internet connections,
Customizable Video Player: Change color, controls on/off, speed change options.
Have different themes for different videos/courses.
Add Chapters over the video.
Add multilingual subtitles.
Video Analytics
Amazon AWS Server & CDN

Compatible with All Major WordPress LMS & Themes

VdoCipher’s plugin works at the WordPress core layer, so playback, DRM security, and per user analytics remain compatible across major LMS and theme stacks.

Full plugin and security integration tutorial
LMS integrations with step-by-step tutorials:

See the full list of supported platforms on our LMS Partner page.

Easy 15-minute integration

Register for VdoCipher trial or paid account.
Upload a video and wait for it to complete processing and get ready with encryption.
Set up domain restriction from VdoCipher security settings.
Install the VdoCipher WordPress plugin. Fill in the API key and other settings like watermark parameters.
Use shortcodes to embed in any WordPress page/post/course.

Additional Resources

Installation

Register for VdoCipher trial or paid account on vdocipher.com
Upload a video and wait for it to complete processing and get ready with encryption.
Set up domain restriction from VdoCipher “Security & Config” section in VdoCipher dashboard settings.
Install VdoCipher WordPress plugin. Fill in the API key and other settings like watermark parameters.
Click on the “embed” button below any video in the dashboard. Please choose the “WordPress” section and follow the simple steps.
Use simple shortcode to embed in any WordPress page/post/course.
Inside a post or page you can write [vdo id="id_of_video"] to embed the video in a post or page.
To set width and height use, Example [vdo id="id_of_video" width="600" and height="400"]
You can set custom video player themes from “Custom Player” section. It can be set as default theme from the settings page. It is also possible to modify shortcode to use specific theme for specific video embeds. [vdo id="c1480d6f057b70578e7f9d33e" vdo_theme="uz6s6vivib"]
Please contact support@vdocipher.com for more queries.

Screenshots

The setting screen for the plugin
Attributes available for the shortcode
The video player
Customisation preview
Using the shortcode in the classic editor
Video section on your VdoCipher dashboard
Instructions for embedding using plugin

Faq

Please refer to the FAQ page on VdoCipher

Is there a free trial?

On account creation, you shall be provided with 5GB of free trial bandwidth.

How to Install a Video Plugin in WordPress

Download the Plugin: Go to the VdoCipher WordPress Plugin page – https://wordpress.org/plugins/vdocipher/
Upload the Plugin: In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New, click on Upload Plugin, choose the downloaded file, and install it.
Activate the Plugin: After installation, click Activate Plugin.

How to Host Videos on Your WordPress Site

Using VdoCipher: Once the VdoCipher plugin is installed, you can upload your videos to VdoCipher and use the provided embed code to display videos on your WordPress site.
Embed Videos: Use the shortcode provided by the plugin to embed videos in posts or pages.

How to Embed a Live Video in WordPress

Live Streaming Platforms: Use VdoCipher for live streaming (no DRM for live).
Embed Code: Get the live video embed code from your streaming platform and paste it into the HTML block of your WordPress editor.

How to Embed a Video in WordPress Without YouTube

Using VdoCipher: Upload your video to VdoCipher, copy the embed code, and paste it into your WordPress post or page.
Alternatively, you can also use the native video block in the WordPress editor to upload videos directly to your media library.

How to Make a Video Streaming Website on WordPress

Choose a Theme: Select a theme optimized for video content.
Install Necessary Plugins: Use video hosting plugins like VdoCipher and LMS plugins if you’re offering courses.
Upload and Embed Videos: Host videos on VdoCipher and embed them using the provided shortcodes.

How to Upload High-Quality Videos to WordPress

Use VdoCipher: Upload high-quality videos to VdoCipher for efficient streaming and protection.
Media Library: Ensure your WordPress hosting supports large files and upload limits.

How to Make a Video Not Downloadable in WordPress

Use VdoCipher: VdoCipher provides secure streaming, preventing downloads.
Restrict Access: Use plugins to restrict access and prevent direct downloads.

How to Restrict Downloads in WordPress

Use DRM Services: VdoCipher’s DRM ensures secure streaming and prevents unauthorised downloads.

How to Protect Media Files in WordPress

VdoCipher DRM: Utilize VdoCipher’s DRM services for secure video streaming.

How to Broadcast a Live Video on WordPress

Live Streaming Service: Use a service like VdoCipher with live streaming iframe
Embed Code: Get the embed code and paste it into your WordPress site.

How to Create a Video Website in WordPress

Select Theme: Choose a video-friendly theme.
Install Plugins: Install video hosting plugins like VdoCipher.
Upload and Embed: Host videos on VdoCipher and embed them on your site.

Can You Host Video on WordPress?

Yes, you can host videos directly or use third-party services like VdoCipher for better security and performance.

Reviews

This mission-critical plugin is rock solid

By t.linn on November 11, 2024

My organization relies on VdoCipher for all its streaming needs. For nearly four years, it has been rock solid, streaming and protecting our content. But this wouldn't matter if VdoCipher didn't integrate flawlessly with WordPress. This plugin makes that possible. It is set-and-forget, and works well with both mobile and desktop video. It is easy to recommend. Five stars.

Saved money with a few clicks of the mouse

By raymondorr on November 7, 2024

Since 2017, my client desperately needed a better way to secure the sales of online training videos hosted on a WordPress site. State of the art solutions were great for Netflix, but not practical for our budgets. So we crossed our fingers that the combination of technologies available would be enough to deter theft until something better turned up. Thankfully, we found VDO Cipher in 2019.

The courses are managed with the WP Courseware plugin and it took only a few mouse clicks to load the VDO Cipher plugin and integrate it with the LMP. It has worked flawlessly. My client and I no longer worry about losing revenue due to the theft of the training course videos.

Since then, we have had only a couple of instances needing support and support was surprisingly fast, usually within a few hours, even with the time zone differences. Great solution, great service. Highly recommend.

Straightforward Video embedding

By 3strands on June 11, 2024

Simple shortcode implementation to embed DRM protected videos anywhere on your site. Does what it says well, but that's it.

Perfect and easy to use

By metikar on December 15, 2021

We are using this plugin since about 2 years, it's easy to install and use, we didn't face any issues regarding the usage of this plugin, the support of VdoCipher is awesome, they are always ready to help us.

Good, just looking for multiple accounts support

By Dani (danicasati) on December 6, 2021

Hi. Great plugin for secure video streaming. Just only one missing feature: adding support for multiple accounts... Actually, the plugin allows to manage one Vdocipher account for WP integration. It would be great to add multiple accounts management in same plugin installation.

Works as advertised and support is very good

By ToddA (toddaumann) on December 6, 2021

I have been using VdoCipher for the past 18 months and definitely recommend it to anyone who is posting video content and needs to protect their intellectual capital. In the current era where work that was previously done live is now being performed remotely through recordings, it is imperative to protect business content from being freely duplicated and distributed through social media. VdoCipher delivers this, and prevents users from simply right-clicking or using the multitudes of free apps to download & save the source video files. And, when I have needed help or have questions, I have received answers to my emails consistently within 24hrs.

Poor Integration with Learndash & WP

By abhikaps on November 25, 2021

1) Doesnt have full API based integration with Learndash as Learndash has not enabled it. So all Learndash features are not available e.g. Video Progression Control. 2) Some integration issue within WordPress as pages got locked for editing after inserting the shortcode. Have to change the video streaming service provider now.

Poor browser support

By ArtistScope on November 23, 2021

1. Only works in browsers forked from Chrome. 2. Requires special Codec. 3. Right-click menu offers options not desirable for protected video.

Best solution I found to protect my videos

By taneyev on May 25, 2019

I wanted to protect lot of small videos so I subscribed to the free trial to try the service. As I wanted to use a personalized big play button I asked the support service to customize the player. They worked for me also during the trial period. DRM videos work perfectly on Firefox and Opera with HTML5. If you use IE a message appears saying you have to enable flash or use Chrome for HTML5. Videos are distributed using a CDN so they play inmediatly and very fluently. Of course you cannot protect your video from grabbing them with some screen recorder but you can discourage from doing it (and distributing your videos) by overlaying user's email or/and IP in a fixed or moving position and with a very low alpha if you want to make it imperceptible. If you search for "video protect" adding a plugin in WP, VdoCipher does not appear, I think it deserves more visibility. Very easy to sue.

Sad things

By Kirr on September 3, 2016

No per month price plan. That's very bad.
The "Starter" plan looks just strange. 500 GB, 2300 hours of streaming, two hundred bucks to go — is this a "starter"???
Why don't implement light plans for about $5-10 per month and 50-100 GB of video?

Though the basic idea of the service is clean and good. =(

Changelog

1.30

Add support for user based tracking which requires opt-in
Improved the error message displayed in cases of firewall issues
Add sanitization of shortcode attributes to block script input

1.29

Added support for more attributes controls, autoplay and cc_language.
Ability to override player design for each embed
Fixed bug with applying player-id to v2 player.
Improved documentation

1.28

Added support for player v2 with customisation, light-weight and other features.
Improved error messages
Added option to arrange menu position
Settings will be retained on deactivation. Only uninstall will remove it from DB

1.27

Added speed change options
Improved settings form
Removed the legacy player themes and flash options from settings
If you are on one of the old themes and flash settings, this will show you
an option to update to new settings.

1.25

Added gutenberg block support
More themes
auto upgrade of player version
Fixed undefined notice message
Fixed some more bugs
Better handling of video aspect ratio
Fairplay support in player
detailed analytics support in wordpress

1.24

Bug fixes

1.23

Added player themes page

1.22

Added vdo_theme attribute to vdo shortcode

1.21

HTML5 watermark for custom version 1.6.4
User can opt for Flash watermark globally
User can add custom player version
Height change to auto for player versions more than 1.5.0
Tested for PHP version 5.6 and above

1.20

default player version set to 1.5.0
corrected bugs
height auto available
player tech over-ride enabled to play exclusively html5, flash, zen player

1.19

add new player

1.17

updated player theme

1.16

more documentation
updated player

1.15

fixed bugs for older php versions

1.14

add new player version 1.1.0

1.13

New player with ability to choose player version
Add custom themes from theplayer.io

1.8

Bug fixes

1.7

set max height and width as default settings in 16:9 ratio
use asynchronous code for rendering video player
watermark date in wp timezone
use wp transport apis instead of curl

1.6

add filter hooks for annotation statement

1.3

Compatible with PHP5.2

1.0

Annotation can now be set from wordpress dashboard
Better system for storing client key
Clear options table of plugin related keys on deactivate
Include options form to set default options for videos.

0.1

A basic plugin which just makes it possible to embed vdocipher videos inside a wordpress plugin