Step-by-step guide: How to submit a video link
1. Sign in to YouTube
2. Click Create (+) → Upload video
3. Upload your video file
4. During the upload process, set Visibility to:
• Unlisted (recommended) or
• Public
5. Complete the upload
6. Copy the video URL
7. Paste the link into the Step 2 submission form
⚠️ Important YouTube rules
• Private videos are NOT accepted
• The video must be viewable without login
• The video must remain available until the competition ends
• Unlisted is recommended if you do not want the video publicly searchable
1. Upload your video to Google Drive
2. Right-click the video file
3. Click Share
4. In the sharing window:
• Under General access
• Change from Restricted to Anyone with the link
• Set permission to Viewer
5. Click Copy link
6. Paste the link into the Step 2 submission form
⚠️ Important:
• If the file stays Restricted, the jury cannot access the video.
• Do not send folder links. Only direct video file links are accepted.
1. Upload your video to Dropbox
2. Locate the video file in Dropbox
3. Click the three dots (⋯) next to the file
4. Select Copy link
(or Share → Copy link, depending on interface)
5. Make sure link access is set to Anyone with the link
6. Paste the link into the Step 2 submission form
⚠️ Important Dropbox rules
• The link must be publicly accessible
• No login or Dropbox account should be required to view the video
• Do not send folder links — only direct file links
• The video must remain accessible until the competition ends
1. Go to wetransfer.com
2. Click Add files and select your video
3. Select Create link (⚠️ not “Send email”)
4. Make sure Access control is set to Public
5. Click Get a link
6. Copy the generated link
7. Paste the link into the Step 2 submission form
⚠️ Important WeTransfer rules
• Do NOT send the video by email
• Use link sharing only
• The link must remain active until the competition ends
• Do NOT set a password
Free WeTransfer links usually expire (e.g. after 7 days)
→ Participants are responsible for keeping the link active
⚠️ Important notes
• Make sure the link remains active until the competition ends
• Please test your video link in an incognito/private browser window to ensure it is accessible without login
If you have additional questions, please check our FAQ section.