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Microsoft 365: Stream (on SharePoint)
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- Audience: Faculty, Staff, Student
- Service Category: Email & Collaboration
- Owner Team: IT DWS Collaboration
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Service:Microsoft 365: Teams
Description
Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) is an enterprise video service where people in the organization can upload, view, and share videos securely.
There are two limitations to using Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint): Videos can only be shared internally with other individuals within UCSF and Stream (on SharePoint) videos cannot be embedded within webpages.
The features and platform for Microsoft Stream were integrated within Microsoft SharePoint and any videos saved to old platform have been migrated to SharePoint automatically by UCSF IT. This means that any future videos will need stored initially within SharePoint before being shared internally with colleagues and stakeholders.
Benefits
- All your videos in one place on any device - Watch videos from across the organization in the Stream (on SharePoint) application or in other applications you use every day - on any device.
- Manage and organize content - Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) assists with organizing content in a secure location and offers a method to share video content within the enterprise.
- Drive engagement across your audiences - Create and deliver video with high-quality playback from your desktop, tablet or mobile.
- Deliver more effective learning - Increase engagement and knowledge retention for training and education; enable everyone to contribute with peer-to-peer information sharing.
Support
For questions and support, check the Frequently Asked Questions page or submit a ticket on our Employee Self-Service Portal. You can also chat with other Microsoft 365 users at UCSF on the Office 365 Team (open to anyone at UCSF - use the join code 7me7twx).
Quotas and Limitations
Microsoft Stream has tenant, channel, user and file limits. Learn more about Microsoft Stream Quotas and Limitations.
| Operation | Limits |
|---|---|
| Max. File Size for Upload | 50GB |
| Number of Videos Total | 500,000 |
| Storage Limits per User | 500GB |
| Number of Users Accessing the Files | No Limit |
| Total Channels | 20,000 |
| Channels created per user | 1,000 |
Training
To get the most out of Stream (on SharePoint), you'll need to familiarize yourself with the add-in or web version of the application and explore the process for uploading, organizing, and sharing video content. Learn more about Microsoft Stream.
- Upload a video within Microsoft Stream
- Categorize and organize videos
- Share videos in Microsoft Stream
- Integrating Stream into Microsoft Teams
Requirements and Limitations
To access Stream (on SharePoint) in Microsoft Teams, you will need either a web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended for the best experience), desktop (Accessed through the VPN) or mobile application and a UCSF email address. Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) can also be accessed outside of Microsoft Teams by logging into Microsoft 365 on the web and selecting Stream from the application list.