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How to Create a YouTube Timestamp Link
A YouTube timestamp link is a normal video URL with a start time added. Paste the video into the generator, enter the moment you want, and copy the resulting link.
Want the video to start at 18:42 instead of 0:00?
Quick example
- Video
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
- Start time
- 18:42
- Timestamp link
- https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=1122
Create the link automatically
Use the Timestamp Link Generator to avoid manual URL formatting.
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The generator handles time conversion and URL formatting automatically.
- Copy the YouTube video URL.
- Paste it into the generator.
- Enter 18:42 and select Create Timestamp Link.
- Copy the finished link and send it.
How to Create It Manually
YouTube start times are commonly represented in seconds. Eighteen minutes and forty-two seconds equals 1122 seconds, so a short URL can use ?t=1122.
Common Mistakes
Invalid time formats, missing video IDs, and adding a second question mark to a URL that already has parameters are common causes of broken links.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter hours?
Yes. Use a format such as 1:03:20.
Does this change the original video?
No. It changes only where playback begins for someone opening the link.
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