Sharing YouTube Videos at Precise Timestamps: A Comprehensive Guide

Created: JANUARY 26, 2025

Want to share a specific moment from a YouTube video with your contacts? It's easier than you think! This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for sharing YouTube videos at precise timestamps, regardless of whether you're using a computer, iPhone, or Android device.

Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time

Sharing on Your Computer

Right-Click Method

  1. Go to YouTube.com and find the video you want to share.
  2. Pause the video at the exact moment you wish to share.
  3. Right-click within the video player and select "Copy video URL at current time."
  4. Paste the copied link wherever you want to share it.
Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on a computer Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on a computer

Share Button Method

  1. Navigate to YouTube.com and select the video.
  2. Pause the video at the specific time you want to share.
  3. Click the "Share" button below the video.
  4. If necessary, adjust the start time using the "Start at" checkbox.
  5. Copy the link and share it.
Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on a computer Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on a computer Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on a computer

Sharing on Your iPhone

  1. Open the YouTube app.
  2. Select the video you want to share.
  3. Play the video and pause at the desired starting point.
  4. Tap the "Share" button.
  5. Choose your sharing method (e.g., Messages, Mail, Copy Link).
  6. The shared link will include the timestamp.
Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on an iPhone

Sharing on Your Android Device

Updated Method

  1. Open the YouTube app.
  2. Find and play the video.
  3. Pause at the desired timestamp.
  4. Tap the "Share" button.
  5. Enable the "Start at" toggle in the share menu.
  6. Choose your sharing method or copy the link.
Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on an Android

Previous Method (for older versions)

  1. Open the YouTube app, find the video, and pause at the desired time.
  2. Tap "Share" and then "Copy link."
  3. Open Google Chrome and paste the link.
  4. Tap the three-dot menu, and select "Desktop site."
  5. Play the video and pause at the desired start time.
  6. Tap "Share," check the "Start at" box, and copy the timestamped URL.
  7. Share the URL through your preferred method.
Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on an Android Sharing a YouTube video at a specific time on an Android

With these methods, sharing specific moments in YouTube videos is now simpler than ever, enhancing your viewing and sharing experience.

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