Fix common download errors

Most failures come from link type or visibility — not your phone.

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1. Private or friends-only videos

VidFetch can only work with public links. Switch the post to public (if you own it) or ask for a public share link.

2. Incomplete or truncated URLs

Make sure the paste includes https:// and wasn’t cut off by the messenger app. Prefer “Copy link” over screenshotting the address.

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3. Region or age restrictions

Some videos block certain countries or require login. Those usually cannot be fetched anonymously.

4. Stalled progress

Stay on the VidFetch tab while fetching. On mobile, switching apps can pause network requests. Retry with a fresh paste.

5. File doesn’t appear

Check browser download permissions, the Downloads folder, and (on iOS) the Files app. Try another quality if one format fails.

Still stuck?

Read the FAQ, follow the how-to, or contact us. Then try the downloader again.