# Meminto 5.6 – Upload Videos Directly, Sign In with a Passkey & More

> Meminto 5.6 lets you upload videos directly instead of going through YouTube, adds passkey login, better media management, and more.

- Source: https://meminto.com/blog/meminto-5-6-direct-video-upload-passkey-login/
- Author: Albert Brückmann — Founder of Meminto
- Published: 2026-09-17
- Language: en
- Categories: Updates & News
- Tags: Meminto updates, video upload, passkeys, media library
- Publisher: Meminto GmbH, Mosbach, Germany

## The short answer

- With Meminto 5.6, videos can be uploaded directly to Meminto on desktop or mobile. YouTube links remain an option.
- Passkeys let you sign in with your device's fingerprint, face recognition, or PIN instead of a password.
- Clearer media organisation, reliable image captions, improved translations, and simpler mini-book management make everyday writing smoother.

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Meminto 5.6 makes it easier to collect videos for your book, sign in securely, and keep a growing project organised. Here is what is new.

## 🎥 Upload videos directly — no YouTube detour required

Adding a video to your book is now much simpler. When you choose the video button, you can decide whether to link a YouTube video as before or upload the video directly to Meminto.

- No YouTube account or share link is required for direct uploads.
- Uploading works on desktop and mobile.
- The number of direct uploads included depends on your book package. You can see it any time under **My Books → Book Details**.
- Need more room? Add more videos whenever you like, with no ongoing subscription fee for storing them.

Either way, the QR code is placed in the printed book at the right spot. YouTube remains a good option if you prefer to keep a video there — it is simply no longer required.

![A video uploaded directly and embedded in a Meminto story, with an option to convert it to text](/images/blog/meminto-5-6-video-upload.webp)

## 🔐 Sign in with a passkey

Signing in can now be faster and more secure. Instead of entering a password, you can use your device's fingerprint, face recognition, or PIN on supported devices.

- Sign in with a single confirmation on your device.
- No password to remember, type, or reset.
- Passkeys add strong protection against phishing because they are tied to your Meminto account and your device.

Set up a passkey under **Account → Security** and it will be ready the next time you sign in.

![Passkey setup under Account Security in Meminto](/images/blog/meminto-5-6-passkey.webp)

## 🖼️ Better media management

Photos and videos should remain easy to find, even when a book becomes large. That is why we improved the media library in a few useful ways:

- **Contributors are linked to their images**, so it is clear who added each photo.
- **Folders are easier to navigate**, helping you find the right image faster.
- **Image captions now display reliably and consistently** throughout your book.

![Meminto Media Library showing photos organised in a folder](/images/blog/meminto-5-6-media-folders.webp)

![Caption field below an image in the Meminto story editor](/images/blog/meminto-5-6-image-captions.webp)

## 📚 Easier mini-book management

Mini books are now easier to remove when you no longer need a test project or want to tidy up your book list.

![My Books overview in Meminto with the delete mini-book option highlighted](/images/blog/meminto-5-6-mini-book-delete.webp)

## 🌍 More complete translations and a smoother experience

We have filled in missing translations, fixed translation issues, refined the interface and typography, and resolved smaller bugs behind the scenes. Together, these improvements make Meminto feel more consistent in every language.

## What is new in Meminto 5.6?

- 🎥 Upload videos directly to Meminto, or continue using YouTube if you prefer.
- ➕ Add more videos whenever you need them, without an ongoing storage subscription.
- 🔐 Sign in with a passkey.
- 🖼️ Organise media more easily and see who contributed each photo.
- 📚 Manage mini books with fewer steps.
- 🌍 Benefit from more complete translations, clearer typography, and further fixes.

Meminto 5.6 is another step toward making it simpler to collect stories, photos, and videos — and turn them into a book worth keeping and sharing.

## Questions people ask about this

### Can I still use a YouTube video in my book?

Yes. When you add a video, you can choose whether to link a YouTube video or upload it directly to Meminto.

### Where can I see how many direct uploads my book includes?

Open My Books and choose Book Details. There you can see your included video allowance and add more videos if you need them.