Funnels & Websites
How to Add Video Backgrounds to Funnels and Websites in GoHighLevel
By Marnix Geerkens. Published 2023-10-09. Updated 2026-06-02.
GoHighLevel lets you replace a static section background with a looping video clip in just a few clicks. Open the section settings, switch the background type from image to video, upload your clip, set the fit to cover, and adjust the opacity so your text stays readable. The result is a polished, motion background that works on any funnel or website page without any custom code.
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Summary. This tutorial demonstrates how to add a video background to a section inside a GoHighLevel funnel or website page. It covers switching the background media type, uploading a video file, setting the correct cover and opacity options, and enabling looping so the clip plays continuously behind the page content.
What you will learn
- Switch any section from an image background to a video background
- Upload a video file from your media library or a royalty-free source
- Use the Cover setting to fill the section without black bars
- Adjust video opacity to keep text and other elements readable
- Enable looping so the background plays continuously
- Keep file size small to protect page load speed
Steps
Select the section you want to update
In the GoHighLevel funnel or website editor, click on the section where you want to add the video background. Click the settings cog icon to open its options panel.
Switch the background type to video
Scroll down in the right-side panel to find BG Media Type. Change it from Image to Video.
Upload your video clip
Click the video upload button to open the media library. Upload your clip or select one already in your library. Choose a short, compressed file to keep loading fast. Double-click the file to apply it.
Set the fit to Cover
Under Video Options, select Cover. This stretches the video to fill the entire section without leaving black bars on the sides or top.
Adjust opacity
Use the Background Video Opacity slider to reduce the brightness of the video so text and other elements in the section remain easy to read. A heavy fade works well for most layouts.
Enable looping and save
Check the Video Loop option so the clip repeats continuously. Save the page, then click Preview and confirm the video plays smoothly behind your content.
Tips
- Compress your video to under 5 MB before uploading to avoid slow page loads
- Royalty-free stock videos from sites like Pexels work well and are free to use
- Screen recordings of previews may look choppy but the live page typically plays smoothly
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Frequently asked questions
Does a video background slow down GoHighLevel funnel pages?
It can if the file is large. Keep clips short and compress them before uploading.
Can I use a YouTube link as a video background?
No, you need to upload a video file directly to the GoHighLevel media library.
Does the video background play on mobile devices?
Most mobile browsers block autoplay video. Consider a fallback image for mobile visitors.
Can I add a video background to a website section as well as a funnel section?
Yes, the process is identical in both the funnel and website page editors.