How to Share a YouTube Video Starting at a Specific Time

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To share a YouTube video starting at a specific time, you can follow these steps:

On Desktop:

1. Open the Video: Navigate to the YouTube video you want to share.
2. Pause at the Desired Time: Play the video and pause it at the exact moment you want to start the video from.
3. Right-Click and Copy URL: Right-click on the video and select "Copy video URL at current time."
4. Share the Link: Paste the copied URL wherever you want to share it. The link will automatically start the video at the specified time.

Alternatively, you can manually add the timestamp to the URL:

1. Copy the Video URL: Copy the URL of the video.
2. Add the Timestamp: Add &t= followed by the time in seconds (e.g., &t=120 for 2 minutes).
3. Share the Modified URL: Share the modified URL, which will start the video at the specified time.

On Mobile:

1. Open the Video: Open the YouTube video in the mobile app.
2. Pause at the Desired Time: Play the video and pause it at the exact moment you want to start the video from.
3. Tap the Share Icon: Tap on the share icon below the video.
4. Select "Start at": Check the box that says "Start at" and adjust the time if necessary.
5. Copy and Share: Copy the link and share it. The link will start the video at the specified time.

Advanced Options:

• Specifying Start and End Times:
  1. Copy the video URL with the timestamp.
  2. Modify the URL to start with youtube.com/embed/ instead of youtu.be or youtube.com/watch?v=.
  3. Add ?start=X where X is the start time in seconds.
  4. Add &end=Y where Y is the end time in seconds.
  5. Share the modified URL, which will start and end the video at the specified times.

These methods allow you to share YouTube videos starting at specific times, making it easier to direct viewers to the exact moment you want them to see.