# How to Download Kick VODs

Kick stores VODs for a limited time after a stream ends, so saving a copy means downloading it before it disappears. KickBot's VOD downloader processes the file on its own servers and gives you a direct MP4 download link when it is ready.

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This guide assumes you have a KickBot account with your Kick channel connected.
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## What you can download

The VOD downloader works on any public Kick VOD URL, not just streams from your own channel. Paste any link in the format `https://kick.com/yourchannel/videos/<id>` and KickBot will fetch the available resolutions for you.

<figure><img src="/files/e19ylSCAMKBd0ZbwpHr9" alt="KickBot dashboard VOD Downloader page with input form and download history"><figcaption><p>The VOD Downloader lives under <strong>Downloads</strong> in the dashboard sidebar.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Start a download

1. Navigate to [kickbot.com/dashboard/vod](https://kickbot.com/dashboard/vod).
2. Paste the Kick VOD URL into the **Kick VOD URL** box. KickBot reads the video and unlocks the resolution buttons once it has the VOD data.
3. Pick a resolution. Available options depend on what was streamed; common choices are 160p30, 360p30, 480p30, 720p60, and 1080p60. Lower resolutions process faster and produce smaller MP4 files.
4. Click **Download** and the download will be queued.

<figure><img src="/files/R7QVOFIbj7mHU6O2zMYN" alt="VOD Downloader input card with a Kick VOD URL pasted and 160p30 resolution selected"><figcaption><p>The Download button activates once a valid Kick VOD URL has been read and a resolution is selected.</p></figcaption></figure>

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Processing happens on KickBot's servers. You can close the dashboard tab or shut your computer down once the VOD shows up in the queue, then come back later for the finished file.
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## Watch the queue

The **Downloaded VODs** section tracks every download. Each card moves through these states:

* **Download Queued.** Waiting in line. The card shows an estimated wait based on your position.
* **Priority Queue.** Premium accounts skip ahead of the standard queue. The badge stays amber while the file waits its turn.
* **Processing.** KickBot is pulling the video chunks from Kick and stitching them into an MP4. Long streams take longer here.
* **Failed.** Something went wrong (a private VOD, a removed video, a Kick CDN hiccup). Try again, and if it keeps failing, get in touch.
* **Complete.** A green **Download** button appears with a direct MP4 link.

<figure><img src="/files/zVwsCiTGJNSuO1r1L3sG" alt="A Kick VOD card in Processing state, showing the spinner and a long stream notice"><figcaption><p>The card flips to Processing once the queue picks the download up.</p></figcaption></figure>

When the VOD finishes, click **Download** to save the MP4. The trash icon next to it removes the file from your library if you no longer need it.

<figure><img src="/files/yLZOdW84x7gMvaatrNNa" alt="A completed Kick VOD download with a green Download button and an expiry badge"><figcaption><p>Completed VODs show an expiry timer so you know how long the link stays live.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Daily limits and how long files stay around

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Free accounts can download 2 Kick VODs per day. Once a download is complete, the MP4 link stays live for 36 hours before it is removed from KickBot's storage. Premium accounts get unlimited daily downloads, priority processing, and a 14 day download window.
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Both tiers store the file at the same source resolution and quality. The differences are how many you can queue per day, how quickly the servers process the download, and how long you have to grab the MP4 once it is ready.

## If a download is not working

A few common causes:

* **The URL is not a Kick video link.** The page only accepts URLs that contain both `kick.com` and `/videos/` (or the older `/video/` path). Channel pages and clip URLs will not work.
* **You already have the same VOD queued.** KickBot blocks duplicate downloads of the same Kick VOD URL while one is still pending. Wait for it to finish or remove the existing entry.
* **You hit the daily cap on the free plan.** The Download button stops working once you have queued two VODs in the last 24 hours.
* **The VOD is private or has been deleted on Kick.** KickBot can only fetch VODs that are publicly viewable on kick.com. If a VOD is sub-only or has been removed, the download will fail.

## FAQ

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<summary>How do I download a Kick VOD?</summary>

Paste the Kick VOD URL into the input on [kickbot.com/dashboard/vod](https://kickbot.com/dashboard/vod), pick a resolution, and click Download. KickBot processes the file on its own servers and shows a direct MP4 link in the Downloaded VODs section once it is ready.

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<summary>How long does Kick keep VODs?</summary>

Kick keeps VODs for a limited time after a stream ends, which is why downloading them with the KickBot VOD downloader is the way to keep a permanent copy. Once you have the MP4 saved locally, it does not matter when Kick removes the original.

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<summary>Can I download a sub-only or private Kick VOD?</summary>

No. KickBot can only download VODs that are publicly viewable on kick.com. If a video is sub-only, hidden, or has been deleted, the download will fail.

</details>

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<summary>Where does the Kick VOD download go after processing?</summary>

The finished MP4 is hosted on KickBot's CDN at a unique URL. Click Download on the VOD card and your browser saves the file locally. Free accounts have 36 hours to grab the file, premium accounts have 14 days, after which the link expires.

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<summary>Can I download Kick VODs from someone else's channel?</summary>

Yes. The VOD downloader accepts any public Kick VOD URL, regardless of channel. You only need the link.

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## Need a hand?

Reach out at <support@kickbot.com> or ask in the `#support` channel on the [KickBot Discord](https://discord.gg/MAg3gBbc89) if a download keeps failing or you have a question we did not cover here.


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