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# Getting Started with bitvid
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Ready to jump in? Here's everything you need to know to start watching and sharing videos on bitvid.
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## Watching Videos
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1. Just visit [bitvid.network](https://bitvid.network) or one of our alternate sites like [bitvid.btc.us](https://bitvid.btc.us) and [bitvid.eth.limo](https://bitvid.eth.limo). We also have other instances via [IPNS](ipns.html) gateways you can try.
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2. Browse the videos on the homepage
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3. Click any video to start watching
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That's it! No account needed to watch.
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## Sharing Your Videos
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### Step 1: Set Up Your Account
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> ⚠️ **Note:** We are currently invite-only. Reach out to [**bitvid on Nostr**](https://primal.net/p/npub13yarr7j6vjqjjkahd63dmr27curypehx45ucue286ac7sft27y0srnpmpe) to request to be added to the whitelist.
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1. Install a [Nostr extension](https://nostrapps.com/#signers#all) (like Alby or Nos2x) in your browser
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2. The extension creates your secure login key automatically
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3. Click "Login" on bitvid to connect
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### Step 2: Prepare Your Video
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1. Download WebTorrent Desktop app from [webtorrent.io/desktop](https://webtorrent.io/desktop/)
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2. Open your video file in WebTorrent Desktop
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3. It will create a special "magnet link" for your video
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4. Keep WebTorrent Desktop running to share your video
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### Step 3: Share on bitvid
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1. Click "Share a Video" on bitvid
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2. Paste your video's magnet link
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3. Add a title, description, and thumbnail
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4. Click "Post" to share!
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## Tips for Success
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- Keep WebTorrent Desktop running while sharing videos
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- Add eye-catching thumbnails to attract viewers
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- Write clear descriptions to help people find your content
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- Use the "Private" option if you only want to share with specific people
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## Need Help?
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- Visit our [GitHub](https://github.com/PR0M3TH3AN/bitvid) page for technical support
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- Join our [community](https://primal.net/p/npub13yarr7j6vjqjjkahd63dmr27curypehx45ucue286ac7sft27y0srnpmpe) to connect with other users
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- Report bugs to help us improve
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Welcome to bitvid – let's start sharing!
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