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Do viewers need a MediaZilla account to watch shared content?

Share Links don’t require an account. Email Delivery does, adding content to a viewer’s free MediaZilla library and apps.

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It depends on how you share the content:

Share Link

  • Viewers do not need an account to watch content shared via a Share Link.

  • They can open the link directly in any web browser.

  • If the Share Link is password-protected, they must enter the password before viewing.

  • Share Links cannot be used in the MediaZilla apps — they only work in a browser.

Email Delivery

  • Viewers must create a free MediaZilla account (or sign in if they already have one).

  • The content is then added to their personal library for lifetime access.

  • Email Delivery is the only way viewers can watch content in the MediaZilla apps (iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV).


Summary:

  • Share Link → No account needed (browser only).

  • Email Delivery → Account required (adds to library + apps).

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