Mobile
How to Create a YouTube Timestamp Link on Mobile
Copy the video link from the YouTube app or mobile browser, paste it into TimestampLink, enter the start time, and copy the generated link.
Share the moment from your phone.
Quick example
- Start time
- 8:42
- Result
- A YouTube link that starts at 8:42
Create the link automatically
Use the Timestamp Link Generator to avoid manual URL formatting.
Create a Timestamp LinkThe Easiest Mobile Method
Use YouTube’s Share action to copy the video URL, then return to TimestampLink in your browser. The form is designed for one-column mobile use.
iPhone and Android
The basic workflow is the same on both platforms: copy, paste, choose the time, generate, and copy again.
Common Mobile Problems
Some in-app browsers hand links back to the YouTube app differently. If a link starts at 0:00, test it in a browser or rebuild it with the Editor.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a desktop?
No. The complete generator works in a mobile browser.
Why does behavior differ between apps?
Mobile operating systems and apps can handle outbound YouTube links differently.
Related guides
Found the Moment?
Turn it into a link and send someone straight there.
Create a Timestamp Link