Edit video metadata

Update your video metadata to improve the performance and reach of your content. Metadata, such as title, description, hashtags or category will help viewers discover your video through search and recommendations, but will also help advertisers for accurate ad targeting.

This quick guide shows you how to update your video metadata using the API.

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Authentication required

Required scope: manage_videos

You can update any other metadata field, such as:

• channel
• is_created_for_kids
• geoblocking (for Dailymotion Pro)
• hashtags
• language

Example: Update a video's title and description

 // Replace VIDEO_ID with the ID of the video you want to edit

    curl -X POST -H 'Authorization: Bearer ${ACCESS_TOKEN}' \
      -d 'title=My new video title' \
      -d 'description=My new video description' \
      'https://api.dailymotion.com/video/VIDEO_ID'

 // Replace VIDEO_ID with the ID of the video you want to edit

    curl -X POST -H 'Authorization: Bearer ${ACCESS_TOKEN}' \
      -d 'title=My new video title' \
      -d 'description=My new video description' \
      'https://partner.api.dailymotion.com/rest/video/<VIDEO_ID>'

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Metadata AI (Studio only)

Pro & Premium Creators can also generate accurate titles, descriptions and hashtags using the Metadata AI feature, powered by AI and based on video transcript or user input.

This feature is only available in the Dailymotion Studio.