How to Include a Video on Your Ad

How to Include a Video on Your Ad

Gumtree has recently included a feature that allows users to include videos on their ads. Videos, together with images give the added benefit of accurately showing buyers the condition of an item.

*Please note that videos must be uploaded to a YouTube account first before adding them on Gumtree. YouTube shorts are not supported.

Here’s how to add a video to your ad from a desktop computer:

1. Take a video of the item you are selling

2. Navigate to YouTube  

3. Click on the video icon in the top right-hand corner:


4. You can now drag and drop your video to upload:



5. Complete the Title(required field) and Description

6. Select who should see the video. We would suggest adding your video as “Unlisted”. This way only people who have the link will be able to view your video. Hit “Save” when done. 

7. Once your video is uploaded, copy the link by clicking on “options” as seen below and then clicking on “Get shareable link”:


8. During the posting process you will be able to paste the YouTube video link for your ad in the provided section as seen below:



9. Post your ad and you are all set. For any additional questions, please reach out to our helpdesk or click here for our video FAQ. Alternatively, click here to view a Gumtree YouTube video guide.