How to share a YouTube video starting at a specific time

Have you ever come across a YouTube video that you just had to share with your friends, but wanted to highlight a specific moment? Well, you’re in luck because sharing exact moments from YouTube videos is actually quite simple. Whether you’re using a computer, iPhone, or Android device, I’m here to guide you through the easy process.

On your computer, there are two simple options for sharing a specific moment from a YouTube video. The first method is the right-click method. Simply head to YouTube.com, locate the video you want to share, pause it at the exact moment you want to highlight, then right-click inside the video frame and select “Copy video URL at current time.” You now have a timestamped link that you can paste in an email, message, or on social media.

Another option on a computer is using the share button method. Again, find the video you want to share on YouTube.com, pause it at the desired moment, click the Share button below the video, check the box next to “Start at” to adjust your start time if necessary, copy the link, and paste it wherever you’d like.

If you’re using an iPhone, open the YouTube app, find the video you want to share, play it to your desired starting point, tap the Share button below the video, choose your preferred sharing method, and the link you share will include the timestamp, starting at that specific moment.

For Android users, YouTube has introduced a new, simplified method for sharing video timestamps. Open the YouTube app on your Android device, find and play the video you want to share, pause it at the desired timestamp, tap the Share button below the video, enable the toggle labeled “Start at [current timestamp],” choose your preferred sharing method, and you’re ready to share the timestamped URL.

These updated steps make sharing specific moments from YouTube videos easier than ever. Whether you’re on a computer, iPhone, or Android device, these methods ensure that your friends and family see the exact moment you want them to. So go ahead and try it out – streamline your sharing experience and impress your friends with your tech-savvy skills.

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