A video host offers users the option to upload and host video files so that they can be shared with others across the internet. Video hosting provides a solution to many individuals wishing to share their own video content with others, while not having their own paid hosting plans. These services are useful for hosting the video content, which can then be embedded within blogs, social networking profiles, and other locations. One drawback to hosting your own video content can be the amount of bandwidth it takes to stream the data. A free video hosting service resolves this and takes on that burden, often by providing ads along with serving up your videos.

Uploading videos to a video host is relatively an easy process. After finding the file on your computer, simply upload, and then share. The video host will most likely provide a coded link that you can share with others so that they can see your video too. Alternatively, some video hosting services will also allow searching of user uploaded videos so that they can be discovered and viewed by the public without someone necessarily having to go through a special link. While there has been some controversy over copyrighted material being uploaded to video hosts, the demand for these services continues to grow.