YouTube / Free tool
YouTube Timestamp Link Generator
Share the exact moment that matters. Paste a YouTube video link, enter a start time and copy a clean link that takes viewers straight to that point.
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How to use this tool
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Enter your destination
Paste the complete video or website URL you want people to open.
- 02
Add the link details
Enter a starting time or consistent campaign labels, then check the generated URL.
- 03
Check and share
Open the finished link, check its destination and copy it into your post or message.
Share a specific step, answer or highlight
Use a timed link in tutorials, comments, newsletters and learning notes. A viewer can open the video at the point you selected and keep watching from there.
Which time formats can I enter?
Enter seconds, minutes:seconds or hours:minutes:seconds. For example, 90, 1:30 and 1:02:15 all work.
Frequently asked questions
What is a YouTube timestamp link generator?
It adds a start time to a YouTube video link so viewers can jump directly to a chosen moment. SocQ builds the link as you type and gives you an Open and check action.
How do I share a YouTube video starting at 1 minute 30 seconds?
Paste the video URL and enter 1:30 or 90. Copy the generated link, open it to check the starting point and share it.
Which time formats can I enter?
Enter seconds, minutes:seconds or hours:minutes:seconds. For example, 90, 1:30 and 1:02:15 all work.
Can I use a youtu.be or Shorts link?
Yes. Paste a standard watch URL, youtu.be link, Shorts URL, live link or embed link. The result uses a standard YouTube watch URL with the selected starting time.
How do I change the starting point?
Edit the time field and the link updates immediately. Use Open and check again before sending the updated link.
Where can I use the link?
Paste it into a message, tutorial, comment or webpage. The receiving app decides how to open YouTube, so testing the link in your intended destination is useful.
For developers
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