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YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Create shareable YouTube links that start playback at a specific time. Supports watch URLs, short links, and embed codes.

Enter a URL then set the timestamp below

Overview

Send viewers straight to the moment that matters

Timestamp links add a ?t= start time so long tutorials, meetings, or reviews open on the right beat — no manual scrubbing. They also make chapter notes, support tickets, and classroom follow-ups easier because everyone lands on the same frame.

Enter hours, minutes, and seconds; we convert to seconds (e.g. ?t=90 for 1:30) and give watch, short, and embed variants you can paste anywhere. Copy the version that matches how your team shares links in email, Slack, or documentation.

Features

Four share-ready formats

Pick the shape that fits Slack, Notion, email, or your CMS — each option keeps the same underlying start time.

Timestamp URL

Ready
?t=

Build a watch URL with a t=seconds parameter so teammates or subscribers land exactly on the beat you referenced instead of scrubbing through the intro again.

youtu.be link

Short

Short links stay tidy in Slack threads and email footers while still carrying the same start offset once the YouTube player opens on desktop or mobile.

Embed + time

Embed

The embed variant uses the start= parameter so your iframe begins on the right frame for tutorials, lecture notes, or embedded help without extra JavaScript.

One-click

Copy

Every format stays synchronized with your hours, minutes, and seconds fields, so you can copy whichever shape your CMS, doc, or automation script expects next.

How to Use

Build a timestamped link in three moves

01

Paste the video URL

Enter any YouTube video URL.

02

Set the timestamp

Enter hours, minutes, and seconds for where you want playback to start.

03

Copy your link

Copy the timestamped URL in your preferred format.

Use Cases

Ways People Use This Tool

Deep linking

Link directly to the most relevant moment in a long video.

Tutorials

Share specific steps in how-to videos without making viewers scrub through.

Reviews

Reference exact moments when writing video reviews or analysis articles.

Comments

Drop timestamped links in YouTube comments to guide viewers to key moments.

Team handoffs

Paste a watch or short URL with the exact start time into Slack, Notion, or tickets so everyone lands on the same frame.

LMS & courses

Give students a single link per segment so modules stay short and you can update the source video without rewriting IDs.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a timestamp to a YouTube URL manually?

Add ?t=SECONDS to the end of the URL, e.g. ?t=90 for 1 minute 30 seconds.

Does the timestamp work on mobile?

Yes. YouTube's mobile app and mobile web both respect the ?t= parameter.

Can I timestamp a YouTube Shorts video?

Shorts don't support timestamp parameters in the same way as regular videos.

What is the maximum timestamp value?

There is no official maximum — you can timestamp any point within the video's total duration.