diff --git a/server/bunny.ts b/server/bunny.ts
index 1fcad45..ea64ee4 100644
--- a/server/bunny.ts
+++ b/server/bunny.ts
@@ -55,15 +55,15 @@ export class BunnyService {
     // Use proxy endpoint for thumbnails to handle private access
     const thumbnailUrl = `/thumbnail/${bunnyVideo.guid}`;
 
-    // For private videos, use iframe embed which properly handles private video authentication
-    const videoUrl = `https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/${this.libraryId}/${bunnyVideo.guid}?controls=true&autoplay=false&preload=metadata`;
+    // For private videos, use iframe embed which properly handles authentication
+    const iframeUrl = `https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/${this.libraryId}/${bunnyVideo.guid}?controls=true&autoplay=false`;
 
     return {
       id: bunnyVideo.guid,
       title: bunnyVideo.title || 'Untitled Video',
       description: null, // Bunny API doesn't return description in list view
       thumbnailUrl,
-      videoUrl,
+      videoUrl: iframeUrl, // Use iframe for reliable playback
       duration: Math.floor(bunnyVideo.length || 0),
       views: bunnyVideo.views || 0,
       category: bunnyVideo.category || null,