Retirement of Microsoft Stream (Classic) Links - What do I need to do?

Overview

Microsoft Stream (Classic) was a an online video-sharing platform that has been retired by Microsoft on October 15, 2023, and redirect links being shared in Canvas or elsewhere will no longer work as of February 15, 2025.

How can I determine what links has Stream Classic links?

Most commonly the full link is posted in the Page, Assignment, Announcement, etc. or if you used a Canvas Module link, click the three dots, then in the menu click the Edit button.

The website address will begin with: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/

Sample image of a link posted in a Page:

Sample image of a Module link where the old Stream Classic link was posted.

Who does this affect?

Faculty that are sharing old Stream Classic links and posting in Canvas.

Are my Stream (Classic) videos deleted?

No, the videos originally stored in Stream (Classic) by the individual user was migrated to the owner's OneDrive under "My Files" in a folder titled, "Stream Migrated Videos." 

How can I reuse my Stream (Classic) videos? 

We encourage all Stream (Classic) users to update any locations that contain embedded video links from Stream (Classic) that were shared (e.g. Canvas, SharePoint pages, etc.).  ITS recommends using EchoVideo Lecture Capture.

How do I access EchoVideo?

The easiest solution is to copy your recordings from OneDrive to your EchoVideo Library.

• If you don't have an EchoVideo Instructor account please email support@svsu.edu
• If you do have access to EchoVideo please proceed to login into echo360.org with your SVSU email and password (not synced with SVSU). Note: Alternatively, in your Canvas course you can click on EchoVideo Course Analytics in Canvas's navigation menu.

New to EchoVideo? Record/Live Stream lectures and events anywhere, upload existing media, reuse media, manage and edit your recordings including sharing with others. Instructors can use interactive elements to engage students in a variety of ways and can track students participation via the Analytics. Learn more in our EchoVideo Quick Guide for Instructors view tips and see the student perspective. Register for a workshop at svsu.edu/workshops

How do I copy my recordings from OneDrive to EchoVideo?

EchoVideo's integration with OneDrive saves you time from manually downloading your videos from OneDrive and uploading to EchoVideo. View the written instructions below, or if you prefer you can find a PDF guided handout with screenshots in the Attachments (right of this page). 

Step 1. Create a new folder in OneDrive

1. Open your OneDrive, you can do this in a few ways: 

• Go to svsu0-my.sharepoint.com/ 
• Visit svsu.edu, click Quicklinks, and OneDrive
• Click OneDrive icon in Outlook on the web
• Other online Microsoft 365 online app, click the waffle then OneDrive

1. You will need to create a new folder, click the + Add New button (top-left).
2. From the menu, click Folder.
3. Name your folder, short appropriate name sample e.g., Stream Classic, etc.
4. Click the Create button.
5. Next you will need to log into EchoVideo.

Step 2. Add your OneDrive Subscription in EchoVideo

1. Login into your EchoVideo account. There are a few ways to access your user account:

• Visit echo360.org and login with your SVSU email address and your password for echo360.
• In Canvas, you can access your Library a few ways:
  • Click on the EchoVideo Course Analytics link in the Canvas menu. 
  • If you have a EchoVideo section that you requested that is the same as your Canvas course, click the EchoVideo tab.

1. Click the gear icon (upper-right).
2. Click Account Settings.
3. In the left menu, choose OneDrive.
4. Select, Add OneDrive Subscription
5. A window will display with a list available folders on your OneDrive and Teams: These are folders you can choose to subscribe to.
6. To select a folder on your OneDrive, click My Files
7. Click Next.
8. From the list, select a folder you just created in OneDrive.
9. Click Save.

Step 3. Move Recordings from Stream Migrated Videos folder

1. In the folder, Stream Migrated Videos folder, select all your recordings.
2. Then, select Move To from the top menu bar.
3. Click My Files, top of the window. Next, click the folder you set up the OneDrive Drive subscription, it this example click "Stream Classic."
4. At the bottom-right of the window, click Move here.
5. The recordings will start moving from the Stream Migrated Videos folder to the selected folder, "Stream Classic."

Note: The videos will start copying to your library in EchoVideo within a few minutes. It will take some time to process depending on how long your recordings are and where your recordings are at on the Echo server. You will receive an email after each recording is available in your Library.

Step 4. Share and Embed Videos within Canvas

Once your videos are in your EchoVideo Library. They can easily be shared with students with EchoVideo's easy embed tool. In any content type, Announcement, Discussion, Assignment, Page, Quizzes, look for the plug icon (Apps tool). All media embedded imports successfully to other Canvas courses for reuse. 

View instructions on how to EchoVideo: Embed Media in Canvas (recommended for Modules) 

Need Help?

For additional assistance contact the IT Support Center by phone at (989) 964-4225 or email support@svsu.edu.