Canvas: YouTube Videos May Play Ads Beginning 9/22/2025

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Environment

Canvas

Issue

YouTube videos embedded directly into Canvas (not through MiVideo) may start playing ads beginning September 22, 2025.

Resolution

For ad-free viewing, use MiVideo to embed YouTube passthrough videos into your course.

If you prefer to continue using YouTube direct embeds (not through MiVideo), consider adding a disclaimer to your course:

“Some videos may display advertisements. These ads are not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Michigan.”

Resources and Questions

Check out the new Academic Technology@Michigan website for course planning resources from across U-M
Visit the Canvas @ Michigan site for faculty including the U-M Instructor Guide with links to additional support resources from across campus
Check out the Canvas and MiVideo tutorials

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

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This service is a cloud-based learning management system used by most U-M instructors and students to facilitate teaching, learning and collaboration. External applications, including Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) applications, can be integrated within Canvas courses to support and enhance teaching and learning activities both online and in the classroom.