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Segra Cloud lets you upload your gaming clips and get shareable links to show off your best moments on social media, Discord, or with friends.

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What is Segra Cloud?

Segra Cloud is a video hosting service integrated into Segra:
  • Upload from the app - One-click uploads directly from any clip
  • Shareable links - Get a unique URL for each upload
  • No file size limits - Upload clips of any length (within reason)
  • Fast processing - Videos are optimized for web playback
  • Privacy - Only people with the link can view your clips
Segra Cloud requires a free Segra account. Sign up in Settings > Account.

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Uploading Clips

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From the Segra App

1

Find a clip to upload

Navigate to Clips, Highlights, or Replay Buffer and select a video.
2

Click the upload icon

Click the cloud upload icon on the video card.
3

Add details

Fill in the upload form:
  • Title - Give your clip a catchy title
  • Description - Optional description or context
  • Game - Auto-detected from metadata
4

Upload

Click Upload and wait for the process to complete.
5

Get shareable link

Once uploaded, Segra provides a shareable URL like https://segra.tv/v/abc123

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Upload Progress

During upload, you’ll see real-time progress:
  • Uploading - File is being sent to Segra servers
  • Processing - Video is being optimized for web playback
  • Done - Upload complete, link is ready
You can cancel an upload at any time by clicking the Cancel button on the upload progress card.

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Auto-Open in Browser

Enable Open in browser after upload in Settings > Clip Settings:
  • Segra automatically opens the uploaded clip in your default browser
  • Useful for immediately sharing the link or previewing the upload
  • Can be toggled on/off per your preference

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Managing Uploads

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Tracking Uploaded Clips

Uploaded clips show a cloud badge in the Segra app:
  • The badge indicates the clip has been uploaded
  • Click the clip to see the shareable link
  • Re-uploading creates a new link (old link remains active)

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Upload History

View your upload history at segra.tv (requires login):
  • See all your uploaded clips
  • View stats (views, shares, etc.)
  • Delete old uploads
  • Manage privacy settings
The web dashboard is separate from the Segra desktop app. Log in with the same account credentials.

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Upload Settings

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Clip Metadata

When uploading, Segra sends:
  • Game name - From the clip metadata
  • Title - Your custom title or default filename
  • Description - Optional description
  • IGDB ID - Game database ID for artwork/metadata
This metadata is used to display your clip on the web: 
{
  "game": "Counter-Strike 2",
  "title": "Insane 1v5 Clutch",
  "description": "Clutched a 1v5 on Inferno",
  "igdbId": 12345
}

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File Format

Uploads are sent as-is (MP4 format):
  • No re-encoding during upload (fast)
  • Server-side processing optimizes for web playback
  • Original quality is preserved

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Authentication

Uploads require authentication:
  • Sign in via Settings > Account
  • Segra uses JWT tokens for secure uploads
  • Tokens are automatically refreshed when expired
If you’re not signed in, the upload button will prompt you to log in first.

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Sharing Your Clips

Each upload gets a unique URL: 
https://segra.tv/v/abc123def456
Share this link:
  • Copy to clipboard - Click the copy icon in the Segra app
  • Social media - Paste into Twitter, Discord, Reddit, etc.
  • Direct messaging - Send to friends via DMs

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Embed Options

Segra Cloud links can be embedded:
  • Discord - Automatic video preview and playback
  • Twitter - Video player card
  • Reddit - Expandable video player

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Privacy

Uploaded clips are:
  • Unlisted - Not publicly indexed or searchable
  • Shareable - Anyone with the link can view
  • Permanent - Links remain active until you delete them
Segra doesn’t currently support private or password-protected uploads. Don’t upload sensitive content.

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Upload Workflow

Here’s the complete upload process under the hood:

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Client-Side (Segra App)

  1. User clicks upload on a clip
  2. Segra reads the video file into memory
  3. Multipart form data is created with file + metadata
  4. Authentication token is attached to the request
  5. Upload starts with progress tracking

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Server-Side (Segra Cloud)

  1. Receives upload and validates authentication
  2. Stores original file in cloud storage (AWS S3 or similar)
  3. Processes video - creates web-optimized versions (HLS, MP4)
  4. Generates thumbnail - extracts preview image
  5. Returns response with shareable URL

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Post-Upload

  1. Segra receives the URL from the server
  2. Updates metadata locally with uploadId
  3. Shows cloud badge on the clip card
  4. Opens browser if auto-open is enabled

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Advanced Features

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Upload ID Tracking

Each uploaded clip gets an uploadId stored in metadata: 
{
  "fileName": "2024-01-15_14-30-45",
  "uploadId": "abc123def456",
  "game": "Valorant"
}
This allows Segra to:
  • Track which clips have been uploaded
  • Prevent duplicate uploads
  • Show cloud badges in the UI

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Re-uploading

If you upload the same clip again:
  • A new upload is created with a different URL
  • The old URL remains active
  • The uploadId in metadata is updated to the new upload

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Canceling Uploads

You can cancel an in-progress upload:
  1. Click Cancel on the upload progress card
  2. Segra immediately stops the HTTP request
  3. Partial uploads are discarded (not saved)
  4. The clip remains in your local library
If upload fails due to network issues, you can retry by clicking upload again.

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Bandwidth & Performance

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Upload Speed

Upload speed depends on:
  • Your internet connection - Upload bandwidth (check with speedtest)
  • File size - Larger clips take longer
  • Server load - Segra Cloud processing capacity
Typical upload speeds:
  • 100 MB clip on 10 Mbps upload: ~80 seconds
  • 500 MB clip on 50 Mbps upload: ~80 seconds
  • 1 GB clip on 100 Mbps upload: ~80 seconds

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Reducing Upload Time

To make uploads faster:
  • Lower clip quality in Settings > Clip Settings
  • Shorten clips - trim to only the essential moment
  • Use H.264 instead of H.265 - smaller file sizes
  • Upload during off-peak hours - less server congestion

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Progress Tracking

Segra shows granular upload progress: 
Uploading... 45%
Once upload reaches 100%, the status changes to: 
Processing...
Processing typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on clip length.

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Troubleshooting

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify you’re signed in to Segra (Settings > Account)
  • Ensure the clip file still exists on disk
  • Check Segra logs for authentication errors
  • Server is processing the video (may take 1-2 minutes for large clips)
  • Don’t cancel - processing is almost complete
  • If stuck for >5 minutes, cancel and retry
  • Network connection was interrupted
  • Retry the upload
  • Check firewall settings aren’t blocking Segra
  • Create an account at segra.tv if you don’t have one
  • Check your email for verification link
  • Reset password if you’ve forgotten it
  • Contact support if login continues to fail

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Limitations

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File Size

  • No hard limit - but uploads >5 GB may timeout
  • Recommended max: 2 GB per clip
  • Larger files take longer to process

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File Format

  • Only MP4 files are supported
  • Segra clips are always MP4, so this shouldn’t be an issue
  • Don’t try to upload non-video files

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Upload Quota

Free accounts have:
  • Unlimited uploads (for now)
  • No storage limits (subject to change)
Future plans may include:
  • Premium accounts with more storage
  • Analytics and detailed view statistics
  • Custom branding options

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Privacy & Security

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Data Handling

When you upload:
  • Video is encrypted during transfer (HTTPS)
  • Stored securely in cloud storage
  • Only accessible via the unique URL
  • Not indexed by search engines

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Content Policy

Don’t upload:
  • Copyrighted content you don’t own
  • Illegal or harmful content
  • Spam or misleading content
Violations may result in account suspension.

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Deleting Uploads

To delete an uploaded clip:
  1. Log in to segra.tv
  2. Go to your upload history
  3. Click Delete on the clip
  4. The link will stop working immediately
Deleting a clip from your local Segra library does not delete it from Segra Cloud. You must delete it from the web dashboard.

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Best Practices

Keep clips short

15-60 second clips upload faster and get more views on social media.

Add good titles

Descriptive titles help viewers understand what they’re about to watch.

Check quality

Preview clips before uploading to ensure quality meets your standards.

Tag properly

Include game name and context in the description for better discoverability.

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Future Features

Upcoming improvements to Segra Cloud:
  • View analytics - See how many times your clip was viewed
  • Comments - Let viewers comment on your clips
  • Collections - Group related clips together
  • Custom thumbnails - Upload your own preview image
  • Direct social sharing - Post to Twitter/Discord without leaving Segra