close 'CyberGuy': How to share a YouTube video starting at a specific time Kurt Knutsson says these steps ensure that your friends and family get to the exact moment you want them to see. Try it out and streamline your sharing experience. Ever watched a YouTube video and thought, "I need to share this exact moment with my friends?" Well, you're in luck. Sharing specific moments from YouTube videos is actually pretty easy. Whether you're on a computer, iPhone or Android device, I'm here to show you how easy it is to do just that.Enter the giveaway by signing up for myfree newsletter. YouTube app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)On your computer: Two simple optionsThe right-click methodHead toYouTube.com, then locate and click on the video you want to send to someone Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Pause the video at the exact moment you want to shareRight-clickinside the video frame and selectCopy video URL at current time Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)That's it. You've got your timestamp link.Paste it wherever youd like: in an email, message or on social mediaThe share button methodHead toYouTube.com, then locate and click on the video you want to send to someone Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Pause the video at the desired momentClick theShare button under the video Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Check the box next toStart at to adjust your desired start time, if necessaryCopy the linkYourtimestamped link is ready to share;Paste it wherever youd like: in an email, message or on social media Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on a computer (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)On your iPhoneOpen theYouTube appFind the video you want to share and click on itPlay the video to yourdesired starting pointTap theShare button below the videoChoose your preferred sharing method (e.g.,Messages, Mail or Copy Link)The link you share will now include the timestamp, and the video willstart at that pointwhen opened Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)On your AndroidYouTube has recently introduced a new, simplified method for sharing video timestamps on Android.Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Open theYouTube app on your Android deviceFind and play the video you want to sharePause the video at the desired timestampTap theShare button below the videoIn the share menu, you'll see a new toggle labeledStart at [current timestamp]Enable this toggle to include the timestamp in your shared linkChoose yourpreferred sharing method or tapCopy link to copy the timestamped URL to your clipboard Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)These updated steps make sharing timestamps much simpler, as you no longer need to use Chrome or request the desktop site. For those using older versions of the YouTube app or Android OS or if the update isn't yet available on your device, here are the previous steps:Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Open theYouTube appFind and play the video you want to sharePause the video at the desired timestampTap theShare button and thenCopy link Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)OpenGoogle Chrome, paste the link in the address bar or click where it says,"Link you copied,"load the videoTap the three-dot menu iconClickDesktop sitePlay video andpause at the desired start timeTap the Share button again, check thebox next to "Start at," and the current timestamp will be automatically filled in.TapCopy to get the timestamped URLNow, you can easily share the time-stamped URL via yourpreferred messaging app orsocial media platform Steps to share exact time of YouTube video on an Android (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Both methods allow you to share specific moments in YouTube videos on your Android, but the new process is more streamlined and user-friendly.Kurt's key takeawaysSharing specific parts of a YouTube video has never been easier. Whether youre on a computer, iPhone or Android device, these steps ensure that your friends and family get to the exact moment you want them to see. Try it out and streamline your sharing experience.Now that you know the steps to share an exact moment, follow our guide and share a specific part of our video with your friends right away. Don't forget to let us know their reactions by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." 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