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YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Make a link that starts a video at the exact moment you choose — perfect for sharing a specific quote, step or highlight.
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- 100% free
- No signup
- Runs in your browser
Step by step
How to use the Timestamp Link Generator
Step 01
Paste the video link.
Step 02
Set the start time in hours, minutes and seconds.
Step 03
Copy the short or full timestamped link and share it anywhere.
Understand your results
What the results mean
A timestamped link adds ?t=seconds to the URL, so the video starts at that moment for everyone who opens it. We generate both the short youtu.be form and the full watch?v= form — they behave identically.
Everything runs in your browser; the link is built locally and nothing is sent to our servers.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I link to a specific time in a YouTube video?
Add ?t= followed by the time in seconds to the URL — exactly what this tool builds for you from hours, minutes and seconds.
Do timestamped links work on mobile?
Yes. The t parameter works in browsers and the YouTube apps on iOS and Android.
Can I make a timestamp link for a Short?
You can paste a Shorts link and we'll build the timestamped watch URL for it, which opens Shorts in the normal player at your chosen time.
Is there a way to do this on YouTube itself?
Yes — right-click a playing video and choose 'Copy video URL at current time'. This tool is for when you want to set a precise time by hand or don't have the video open.
Is this tool free?
Yes — free, client-side, no account.
Last updated November 4, 2026 · Reviewed by the channelpeeker team · How we calculate
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