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YouTube Timestamp Link Format
Short video links usually add a `t` query parameter in seconds, while embed links use a `start` parameter.
Create a timestamp link
Use the YouTube URL Converter to create the right URL without calculating link parameters manually.
Open YouTube URL ConverterQuick method
- Start with a supported video URL.
- Use `t` for a normal shared link.
- Use `start` when creating an embed URL.
Common question
Timestamp links only work when the recipient can access the original video. Private, unavailable or restricted videos may not open for everyone.