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

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.

• Add YouTube Passthrough Videos to My Media
• Publish Media in Canvas

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.