How to find a YouTube video URL?

By Koen Knol on 27 Aug. 2024.

How to find a YouTube video URL via the YouTube app?

Find a YouTube video link for a video or Shorts via YouTube app in the following steps:

Open the YouTube app.
Navigate to YouTube video or Short.
Below the video, tap on the share icon (often depicted as an arrow).
From the options that appear, tap Copy link.

The YouTube video URL is now copied to your clipboard.

Copy YouTube video link via YouTube app.

How to find a YouTube video URL via the browser

Find a YouTube video link for a video or Shorts via YouTube in the browser in the following steps:

Open youtube.com in your preferred web browser.
Navigate to the YouTube video or Short.
Below the video, click on the Share button (often depicted as an arrow).
Select Copy to copy the video link to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a YouTube video URL?

A YouTube video URL is a specific link that directs you to a particular YouTube video. Each URL is unique and contains a YouTube Video ID, which is essential for identifying individual videos. These URLs are often used to share videos on social media, embed them on websites, or provide a direct link to a specific video.

Here’s what a typical YouTube video URL might look like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS9BJslveRU
https://youtu.be/oS9BJslveRU
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oakN6J7-Ruk