Install the ClickView plugin for Moodle

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ClickView30th January, 2026
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Summary

  • Go to the Moodle plugins directory.
  • Download “ClickView Video (Activity)” and “Embed ClickView Video” plugins.
  • Log in to Moodle and use Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.
  • Upload the zip file and follow prompts to complete installation.
  • Select your sign-in region/country during setup.
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Quick tip
What should I check if the ClickView Moodle plugin installs but doesn’t work as expected?
Confirm that the correct sign-in region was selected during setup, the ClickView Integration (Local) dependency was installed, and your school ID was entered if Single Sign-On is enabled.

Step-by-step installation guide

The ClickView Plugin for Moodle allows educators to easily access their ClickView video library, classroom resources, and personal videos directly within Moodle. This integration makes it simple to embed videos and share them safely with students.

Download the Moodle plugin

  1. Go to the Moodle plugins directory.
    Moodle plugins directory
  2. Search for “ClickView”. Download both the “ClickView Video (Activity)” and the “Embed ClickView Video (Atto/TinyMCE)” plugin for your HTML editor. The “ClickView Integration (Local)” dependency will be prompted during installation.
    ClickView plugin options
  3. Choose “Download” or “Versions” on the plugin page.
    Download plugin
  4. Click “Download” and select the latest version. The file will download as a zip file.
    Download zip

Install the plugin in Moodle

  1. Sign in to Moodle and go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.Moodle site admin
  2. Click “Choose a file”.
    Choose file
  3. In the file picker, select Upload a file > Choose a file and upload the zip.
    Upload file
  4. Add any extra details if prompted.
    Add details
  5. Select “Upload this file”.
    Upload this file
  6. Select “Install plugin”.
    Install plugin
  7. Review the plugin validation report and click “Continue”.
    Validation report
  8. If you see the Current Release Information screen, scroll down and click “Continue”.
    Release information
  9. If prompted, install the “ClickView Integration (Local)” dependency.
    Install dependency
  10. Click “Upgrade Moodle database” when prompted.
    Upgrade plugin
  11. Click “Continue”.
    Continue

Complete the setup

  1. Select your sign-in region/country.
    Select region/country
  2. If your school uses Single Sign On, locate your school ID in ClickView’s RSS feed URL and enter it.School ID SSO
  3. Select “Save changes”.
    Save changes

Frequently asked questions

You should download the “ClickView Video (Activity)” module and either “Embed ClickView Video (Atto)” or “Embed ClickView Video (TinyMCE)”, depending on your chosen HTML editor.
The “ClickView Integration (Local)” dependency is required and you’ll be prompted to install it during the setup process.
Your school ID can be found in the RSS feed URL within ClickView. Follow the instructions linked in the plugin setup to locate it.

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