Embedding SWF flash files in a blog?

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  kassab9 · Member · Nov 10, 2013 at 10:04 pm

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  Is it possible to upload and embed an swf flash file to my blog? i have done some research but all i seem to be able find are plugins for wordpress.org

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  timethief · Member · Nov 10, 2013 at 10:06 pm

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  There is no FTP access and no blogger installed plugin capability on free hosted WordPress.com blogs.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  There is no upgrade you can purchase here that provides FTP access and the ability to install plugins and or any third party themes. If you want FTP access and to install plugins or third party themes then you will have to hire a web host http://wordpress.org/hosting/ and set up your own WordPress.org install. WordPress.com and WordPress.ORG have different logins.

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  timethief · Member · Nov 10, 2013 at 10:08 pm

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  All sup[port documentation is here http://support.wordpress.com
  search results for flash > http://en.support.wordpress.com/code/#flash-and-other-embeds

  The video embeds that WordPress.com supports for all of our blogs – no upgrade required. http://en.support.wordpress.com/videos/

  For a Flash workaround see here > http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2010/07/22/gigya-shortcode-3-widgets/

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  kassab9 · Member · Nov 10, 2013 at 10:54 pm

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  thanks for your help, i’ll give them a go!

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  timethief · Member · Nov 10, 2013 at 10:55 pm

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  You’re welcome.

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  yurixy · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:03 pm

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  Sorry to intrude this topic, but may I ask if this “gigya” code is legal to use in wordpress.com blogs? I want to embed a flash I created myself (not malicious) into my blog.

  Thanks for the help.

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  timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:07 pm

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  Yes, you can use it, it’s just not supported by WordPress.com. Like any workaround the day may come when it no longer works.

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  yurixy · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:11 pm

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  I see, thanks very much for the information.

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  timethief · Member · Nov 11, 2013 at 11:15 pm

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  You’re welcome.

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  hrebholz2013 · Member · Nov 18, 2013 at 8:15 pm

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  I need my students to upload .swf animations to their blogs for class. Everyone posts work to their wordpress.com sites. Is there a reason why we get an error and how can these post? Add media is not working in this case.