Cinema8's access control tools have been used to restrict a viewer's access to specific videos. They are only able to view the video that is intended for them.

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Access control for video

Cinema8's access control tools give you complete control over who can view, share, or download your videos. Use password protection, domain restrictions, and embed permissions to safeguard your content. With detailed analytics and user-level visibility, you can monitor access, meet compliance requirements, and ensure every video is watched only by its intended audience.

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Cinema8’s access control capabilities give teams full control over who can view, share, or embed their videos. Set permissions, apply password protection, and use domain or IP restrictions to secure sensitive or private content. Manage internal access by role or department, monitor viewing activity, and export reports for compliance. With Cinema8’s enterprise-grade video security, your content stays protected while maintaining a professional viewing experience.

Manage video access

How to manage video access control in Cinema8

Cinema8’s access control tools help you decide exactly who can view, share, or download your video content.

Step 1

Upload your videos to Cinema8 and open the access control settings. Choose whether your content is private, password-protected, or restricted to specific domains or IP addresses.

Step 2

Assign user permissions by role, department, or individual. Control who can view, comment, or embed each video to ensure only approved audiences have access.

Step 3

Monitor usage and engagement data from your Cinema8 dashboard. Export detailed reports for compliance or internal reviews to confirm proper viewing and usage activity.

Why use Cinema8’s access control features?

Cinema8’s access control gives you complete oversight of who can view and interact with your video content. From confidential business materials to private training resources, you can manage visibility with precision. Passwords, domain restrictions, and permission settings help protect content from unauthorised sharing while ensuring your videos remain accessible to the right teams or clients at the right time.

How Cinema8 improves video access control

Protect confidential videos with password and domain restrictions

Assign user roles and permissions for secure internal sharing

Track viewing activity and export data for compliance reviews

Protect confidential business content

Use Cinema8’s access control tools to safeguard internal communications, investor updates, and client materials. Restrict access by domain or department, and ensure sensitive business videos are only viewed by authorised personnel or approved stakeholders.

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Control access to online training videos

L&D teams can use Cinema8’s access control to manage training visibility. Assign roles to learners, restrict sharing outside the organisation, and track completion securely, ensuring compliance and knowledge retention within approved audiences.

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Protect premium or paid video content

For subscription or paywalled content such as online courses, Cinema8 ensures only paying customers can access your videos. Apply password protection, domain restrictions, and viewer permissions to prevent unauthorised sharing and safeguard your revenue-generating video assets.

Premium course content is locked for the viewer with Cinema8's access control tools. Only those that pay for the content can access it.
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See why organisations trust Cinema8 for secure video and access control capabilities

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

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Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

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Access control allows you to decide who can view, share, or download your videos. In Cinema8, you can set passwords, domain restrictions, and permissions to ensure only authorised users or groups have access. This helps organisations maintain security, protect intellectual property, and manage internal or client-facing communications safely.
Cinema8 prevents unauthorised access through password protection, domain or IP-based restrictions, and controlled share links. You can disable downloads, limit embed permissions, and track each viewer’s activity. These features ensure sensitive content stays within approved environments and cannot be shared externally without your consent.
Cinema8 lets you assign access rights based on roles or departments. For example, marketing teams can manage external videos, while HR or training content stays limited to internal staff. This flexibility helps large organisations maintain control over who sees specific video materials while streamlining internal workflows.
Cinema8 includes reporting tools that let you export detailed records of video views, user access activity, and engagement metrics. These reports are useful for internal audits, compliance checks, or verifying participation in mandatory training. They help teams demonstrate accountability while maintaining full control over how and where video content is accessed.
Access control strengthens your video security by limiting exposure to only trusted viewers. Instead of relying on public links, you can protect videos with passwords, domains, and share permissions. This ensures content is distributed responsibly, supports compliance policies, and gives your organisation confidence that every video remains private and secure.