These steps pertain to mobile and desktop users.
SelectCopyto copy the updated shortened URL with the timestamp appended.
When you share this new URL, the video starts at the time you specified.
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All it takes is a few special characters at the end of the URL.
This works for normal and short URLs on both a computer and the mobile app.
Paste the URL somewhere, like in an email or text message.
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For example, you’d jot down&t=15mto skip to 15 minutes.
If the video should be started at 56 minutes,&t=56mis all it’s crucial that you include.
If it should be 12 minutes and 12 seconds,&t=12m12sis how you’d write it.
A 2-hour, 5-second timestamp can skip the minute field altogether:&t=2h5s.
FAQ
Sign in to YouTube Studio, go toContent, and choose a video.
In the description, add a list of timestamps and titles starting with00:00.
To add automatic timestamps, selectShow more>Allow automatic chapters and key moments.
Sign in to YouTube Studio and selectCustomization.
Your YouTube channel links appear underChannel URLandCustom URL.
To add a link to an Instagram story, create your story and tap theLinkicon (the chain).
TapURLand enter the URL.
