Setting up Prebid Video

Configure outstream and instream Prebid Video placement types in HB Manager.

Configure Prebid Video placement types in HB Manager.

Prebid Video supports outstream and instream inventory. The outstream format uses the built-in renderer.

For player-side instream setup, see Instream video with HBM and GAM.

Configure outstream video

Use outstream placement types for video-only inventory or combined display and video inventory.

1. Go to HB Management → Global HB Management → Placement types.

2. Create a placement type.

3. Configure it globally, or override it at publisher or website level.

Configure Prebid parameters

Open Prebid parameters for the new placement type.

Setting	Description
Media type	Choose Outstream or Banner + Outstream. The combined option selects the highest-paying display or video offer.
Player size	Set the default player dimensions. Match the placement width when using display and video together.
Min duration and Max duration	Set the accepted video length in seconds.
Skippable, Skip text, and Skip button text	Control the skip experience.
Playback method	Choose a method that suits your audience and local requirements.
Ad text	Set the label displayed on the player.
Allow VAST to override player skip settings	Let each VAST response control its skip behavior.
Expand time (ms)	Set the player expansion duration. Use 0 to start fully expanded.
End behavior	Choose Collapse, Replay, or Hide control bar.

Configure instream video

Use instream placement types for video inventory requested by your player.

1. Go to HB Management → Global HB Management → Placement types.

2. Create a placement type.

3. Set Media type to Instream.

Configure Prebid parameters

Configure these values for the player and accepted video responses:

Setting	Description
Player size	Set the default player dimensions.
Min duration and Max duration	Set the accepted video length in seconds.
Skippable and Playback method	Control playback behavior.
Supported APIs	Select accepted ad tracking APIs.
Supported MIME types	Select accepted media formats.
Supported video protocols	Select accepted video protocols.

Prebid Video works with adapters that support video bidding. HB Analytics also supports Prebid Video.

Get help

Contact Relevant Yield Support for help configuring your video implementation.