Ever wanted to share a specific, exciting moment in a long YouTube video without forcing your friends to scrub through the timeline? Our free YouTube Timestamp Link Generator makes it incredibly simple. Instantly create a direct link that starts the video exactly where you want, making it perfect for sharing highlights, tutorials, or references.

How to Use Our YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Creating your timestamped link is a breeze. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Find the YouTube video you wish to share and copy its URL from your browser's address bar or the "Share" button.
2. Paste the full URL into the "YouTube Video URL" field in our tool above.
3. Enter the exact time you want the video to start in the "Minutes" and "Seconds" boxes.
4. Your new, shareable link will appear instantly in the "Generated Link" box.
5. Click the "Copy" button to save the link to your clipboard, ready to be pasted anywhere!

Example Usage

See how a standard URL is transformed into a precise, timestamped link.

Before: The original link that starts from the beginning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

After: The generated link to start at 1 minute and 15 seconds (75s).

https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?t=75

Understanding YouTube Timestamp Links

A YouTube timestamp link is a special type of URL that contains a specific instruction for the YouTube player. This instruction tells the player to begin playback not from the beginning of the video, but from a precise second that you define. This is achieved by adding a query parameter to the end of the standard video URL.

The magic parameter is ?t= followed by the total number of seconds. For example, ?t=90 tells YouTube to start the video at the 90-second mark (1 minute and 30 seconds). Our tool automates the process of extracting the video ID, converting your minutes and seconds into a total second count, and constructing this special URL correctly every time.

• Saves Viewers' Time: Direct your audience to the exact content they need to see, enhancing their experience.
• Improves Clarity: Essential for tutorials, educational content, or when citing a source within a video.
• Boosts Engagement: Makes it easier to share specific clips in comments, forums, or social media, sparking more focused conversations.
• Simplifies Sharing: No more "skip to 2:45" instructions. The link does the work for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this tool work with youtu.be short links?

Yes, absolutely. Our generator is designed to correctly parse both standard youtube.com/watch?v=... URLs and the shortened youtu.be/... links that you get from the "Share" button on YouTube.

Q2: Can I set a timestamp in hours?

Our tool is streamlined for minutes and seconds, which covers the vast majority of use cases. If you need to link to a time that includes hours, you can manually convert the hours to minutes. For example, for 1 hour and 20 minutes, you would enter 80 minutes (60 + 20) into the minutes field.

Q3: Is this timestamp generator completely free to use?

Yes, this tool is 100% free. There are no hidden fees, no sign-up requirements, and no limits on how many links you can generate. Our goal is to provide a simple, valuable utility for the YouTube community.