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# YouTube integration

You can import YouTube videos into ShapesXR.

#### How to upload a YouTube video

* Sign in to your **ShapesXR** [**Dashboard**](https://shapes.app/) using your Shapes account.
* Go to the [**My Files**](https://shapes.app/files/) section.
* Click **Import → YouTube video**.
* Paste the YouTube link and click **Import**.

Once the video is imported, it will appear in your **My Files** list.

#### How to use a YouTube video in VR

1. Open **ShapesXR** in VR and enter any space.
2. Open the **Assets** **menu** → **My Files**.
3. Find your uploaded video, hover over it, and use the **grip button** to grab and place it in the space.
4. To adjust the video settings:
   * Click the bottom bar of the video with the **trigger** to select it.
   * In the **Inspector**, you can:
     * Choose the **pixel density**.
     * Toggle **AutoPlay** on or off.

{% hint style="info" %}
When AutoPlay is enabled, the video will automatically start from the beginning every time you enter [Play Mode](/prototyping/interactivity-and-play-mode.md).
{% endhint %}

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