How to share a YouTube video starting at a specific time

Ever watched a YouTube video and thought, “I need to share this exact moment with my friends?” Well, you’re in luck. Sharing specific moments from YouTube videos is actually pretty easy. Whether you’re on a computer, iPhone or Android device, I’m here to show you how easy it is to do just that.

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On your computer: Two simple options

The right-click method

• Head to YouTube.com, then locate and click on the video you want to send to someone

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• Pause the video at the exact moment you want to share
• Right-click inside the video frame and select Copy video URL at current time

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• That’s it. You’ve got your timestamp link. Paste it wherever you’d like: in an email, message or on social media

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The share button method

• Head to YouTube.com, then locate and click on the video you want to send to someone

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• Pause the video at the desired moment
• Click the Share button under the video

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• Check the box next to Start at to adjust your desired start time, if necessary
• Copy the link
• Your timestamped link is ready to share; Paste it wherever you’d like: in an email, message or on social media

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On your iPhone

• Open the YouTube app
• Find the video you want to share and click on it
• Play the video to your desired starting point
• Tap the Share button below the video
• Choose your preferred sharing method (e.g., Messages, Mail or Copy Link)
• The link you share will now include the timestamp, and the video will start at that point when opened

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On your Android

YouTube has recently introduced a new, simplified method for sharing video timestamps on Android.

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Open the YouTube app on your Android device
• Find and play the video you want to share
• Pause the video at the desired timestamp
• Tap the Share button below the video
• In the share menu, you’ll see a new toggle labeled Start at [current timestamp]
• Enable this toggle to include the timestamp in your shared link
• Choose your preferred sharing method or tap Copy link to copy the timestamped URL to your clipboard

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

These updated steps make sharing timestamps much simpler, as you no longer need to use Chrome or request the desktop site. For those using older versions of the YouTube app or Android OS or if the update isn’t yet available on your device, here are the previous steps:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Open the YouTube app
• Find and play the video you want to share
• Pause the video at the desired timestamp
• Tap the Share button and then Copy link

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• Open Google Chrome, paste the link in the address bar or click where it says, “Link you copied,” and load the video
• Tap the three-dot menu icon
• Click Desktop site
• Play video and pause at the desired start time
• Tap the Share button again, check the box next to “Start at,” and the current timestamp will be automatically filled in.
• Tap Copy to get the timestamped URL
• Now, you can easily share the time-stamped URL via your preferred messaging app or social media platform

Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Both methods allow you to share specific moments in YouTube videos on your Android, but the new process is more streamlined and user-friendly.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Sharing specific parts of a YouTube video has never been easier. Whether you’re on a computer, iPhone or Android device, these steps ensure that your friends and family get to the exact moment you want them to see. Try it out and streamline your sharing experience.

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