YouTube Timestamp
Link Generator
Create a YouTube link that starts playing at an exact time. Perfect for sharing specific moments with friends, in articles or newsletters.
To make a YouTube link that starts at a set time, paste the video URL above, enter the minutes and seconds, and copy the generated link. Anyone who opens it jumps straight to that moment. It is free and works in any browser, no account needed.
What Is a YouTube Timestamp Link?
A YouTube timestamp link is an ordinary video URL with a small &t= (or ?t=) parameter added on the end, telling YouTube to start playback at an exact moment instead of from the beginning. Rather than typing “skip to 4 minutes 32 seconds,” you can share a link that jumps straight there. This free generator builds that link for you — paste the video URL, set the hours, minutes and seconds, and copy the result.
When timestamp links are useful
- Tutorials & lectures — point viewers to the exact step or topic they need.
- Podcasts & interviews — share a specific quote or answer without making people scrub through an hour of audio.
- Reviews & reactions — link to the precise moment you are talking about.
- Study & reference — bookmark a key explanation so you can return to it later.
Do timestamp links work everywhere?
Yes. A timestamp link is just a standard YouTube URL, so it works in desktop browsers, the YouTube mobile app, social posts, emails, Discord, WhatsApp and embedded players. It is free, needs no account, and never alters the original video.
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