How to Download Password Protected Vimeo Videos Using YouTube-DL

How to Download Password Protected Vimeo Videos Using YouTube-DL

If you're wondering how to download password protected Vimeo videos using YouTube-DL, you're in the right place. Vimeo is a popular video sharing platform that allows content creators to set passwords for their videos to control access. However, with the help of YouTube-DL, an open-source command-line program for downloading videos from YouTube and other sites, you can still download password protected Vimeo videos. Here's how you can do it:

1. First, make sure you have YouTube-DL installed on your computer. You can download it from the official site or use package managers like Homebrew or apt-get for installation.
2. Next, you'll need the direct link to the password protected Vimeo video you want to download. Log in to your Vimeo account, access the video, and copy the URL from the address bar.
3. Open your command-line interface (CLI) on your computer. For Windows users, you can use Command Prompt or PowerShell, while Mac and Linux users can use Terminal.
4. Enter the following command: youtube-dl -u USERNAME -p PASSWORD VIDEO_URL Replace USERNAME and PASSWORD with your Vimeo login credentials and VIDEO_URL with the copied link from step 2.
5. Press Enter, and YouTube-DL will start the download process. If the credentials are correct, the download should begin successfully. You can track the progress in the CLI.

That's it! You've now successfully downloaded a password protected Vimeo video using YouTube-DL. Remember to respect copyright and usage rights when downloading videos from online platforms. Stay safe and enjoy your downloaded content!