{"id":17489,"date":"2023-01-31T18:45:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T13:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=17489"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:07:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:37:53","slug":"how-to-timestamp-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Timestamp on YouTube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing how to timestamp YouTube videos is essential if you want to make the most out of video marketing. Promoting your personal brand, products, merchandise, or services is a convenient yet comprehensive method.<\/p>\n<p>While watching YouTube videos, you must have encountered different time segments within the video description. Those segments are called timestamps or video chapters. YouTube timestamps enable you to view only the specific part of the video that contains important information instead of watching the complete video. It&#8217;s pretty simple to understand how to timestamp YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<p>This article will walk you through adding timestamps to YouTube videos when browsing on a desktop and the YouTube app. You will learn how to send YouTube videos with timestamps while sharing them on other platforms. As a content creator, you will understand how to add timestamps to YouTube videos, which highlight different sections of your video.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#What_is_YouTube_Video_Timestamp\" title=\"What is YouTube Video Timestamp?\">What is YouTube Video Timestamp?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#What_are_the_Types_of_YouTube_Stamps\" title=\"What are the Types of YouTube Stamps?\">What are the Types of YouTube Stamps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Why_is_Timestamp_Important_to_Add\" title=\"Why is Timestamp Important to Add?\">Why is Timestamp Important to Add?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#How_To_Add_Timestamps_To_YouTube_Videos_As_A_Creator\" title=\"How To Add Timestamps To YouTube Videos As A Creator?\">How To Add Timestamps To YouTube Videos As A Creator?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#1_Put_Your_Own_Timestamps_To_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"1. Put Your Own Timestamps To YouTube Videos\">1. Put Your Own Timestamps To YouTube Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#2_How_To_Put_Timestamps_On_YouTube_Videos_Automatically\" title=\"2. How To Put Timestamps On YouTube Videos Automatically?\">2. How To Put Timestamps On YouTube Videos Automatically?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Advanced_Timestamp_Techniques\" title=\"Advanced Timestamp Techniques\">Advanced Timestamp Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Use_timestamps_in_description\" title=\"Use timestamps in description\">Use timestamps in description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Custom_thumbnail_for_each_chapter\" title=\"Custom thumbnail for each chapter\">Custom thumbnail for each chapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Keywords_in_timestamps_for_SEO\" title=\"Keywords in timestamps for SEO\">Keywords in timestamps for SEO<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#How_To_Send_a_YouTube_Video_With_a_Timestamp_For_Desktop\" title=\"How To Send a YouTube Video With a Timestamp? (For Desktop)\">How To Send a YouTube Video With a Timestamp? (For Desktop)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#How_To_Timestamp_On_YouTube_App_iOS_Android\" title=\"How To Timestamp On YouTube App? (iOS &amp; Android)\">How To Timestamp On YouTube App? (iOS &amp; Android)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#What_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Adding_Timestamps_on_YouTube\" title=\"What Common Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Timestamps on YouTube?\">What Common Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Timestamps on YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Proper_timestamps_strategy\" title=\"Proper timestamps strategy.\">Proper timestamps strategy.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#First_timestamps_start_from_00_00_00\" title=\"First timestamps start from 00:00:00\">First timestamps start from 00:00:00<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Depending_on_YouTubes_automatic_timestamps\" title=\"Depending on YouTube&#8217;s automatic timestamps\">Depending on YouTube&#8217;s automatic timestamps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Maximizing_the_Impacts_of_Your_YouTube_Video_Timestamps\" title=\"Maximizing the Impacts of Your YouTube Video Timestamps\">Maximizing the Impacts of Your YouTube Video Timestamps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Create_a_streak_on_social_media\" title=\"Create a streak on social media\">Create a streak on social media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Content_analysis_using_timestamps\" title=\"Content analysis using timestamps\">Content analysis using timestamps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Timestamps_to_hook_audience\" title=\"Timestamps to hook audience\">Timestamps to hook audience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Q1_How_many_timestamps_should_I_add_to_my_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"Q1. How many timestamps should I add to my YouTube Videos?\">Q1. How many timestamps should I add to my YouTube Videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Q2_Can_I_add_timestamps_after_my_video_is_published\" title=\"Q2. Can I add timestamps after my video is published?\">Q2. Can I add timestamps after my video is published?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Q3_How_do_I_remove_or_edit_existing_timestamps\" title=\"Q3. How do I remove or edit existing timestamps?\">Q3. How do I remove or edit existing timestamps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Q4_Why_is_the_timestamp_on_YouTube_not_working\" title=\"Q4. Why is the timestamp on YouTube not working?\">Q4. Why is the timestamp on YouTube not working?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/#Q5_Do_timestamps_affect_my_videos_search_ranking\" title=\"Q5. Do timestamps affect my video&#8217;s search ranking?\">Q5. Do timestamps affect my video&#8217;s search ranking?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_YouTube_Video_Timestamp\"><\/span>What is YouTube Video Timestamp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A YouTube timestamp is the position or exact timing in a video. If viewers click on that timestamp, they jump directly to that particular section. Timestamping makes navigating to a likable part of the video easier for viewers.<\/p>\n<p>A few benefits of timestamps are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy to navigate:<\/strong> It lets you skip to the good part.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engagement: <\/strong>Viewers are likelier to stay for the content they came to look at.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appear in search results:<\/strong> The timestamps are properly stamped and provide relevant content, so they can appear in search results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Types_of_YouTube_Stamps\"><\/span>What are the Types of YouTube Stamps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three major types of timestamps on YouTube. Let&#8217;s explore each one of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>URL Timestamps:<\/strong> Rather than starting from the start, URL timestamps start the video at a specific time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comment Timestamps: <\/strong>Time markers can be added in the YouTube comment section. When someone clicks on them, they can jump directly to the specific part of the video.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Description Timestamps: <\/strong>The timestamps can be added to the video&#8217;s description box and function exactly like timestamp links.<\/p>\n<p>Each type of timestamp serves its own purpose and has limitations. However, all timestamps make the work smoother and easier for viewers to navigate. Each audience explores content in its own way, and placing timestamps at different places enhances the user&#8217;s experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Timestamp_Important_to_Add\"><\/span>Why is Timestamp Important to Add?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The YouTube engagement metrics are evolving. The YouTube creator should focus on the viewer&#8217;s user experience. Providing a timestamp on your YouTube videos makes it easier for viewers to go directly to a specific section. Viewers explore topics that interest them.<\/p>\n<p>By adding timestamps, you can hold viewers from bouncing back from your video. Bouncing back within approximately 30 seconds of the video gives a negative impression to the YouTube algorithm. To avoid this problem, timestamps can be used. Instead of skipping the video, viewers will explore a particular topic. Doing this will increase the watch time metric on your YouTube video.<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps also benefit in SEO. The search results are advancing. Google is conducting a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/latest-youtube-updates\/youtube-ai-experiment-video-clips-in-search-results\/\">YouTube AI experiment<\/a> where search results will display a specific clip from a YouTube video, rather than the entire video. Adding timestamps can help a video chapter appear in search results, which can increase engagement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Add_Timestamps_To_YouTube_Videos_As_A_Creator\"><\/span>How To Add Timestamps To YouTube Videos As A Creator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube creators can add video chapters to highlight different sections within their video, each with an individual preview. You can also dive deeper into why you should add chapters to your videos and how you can add one. It helps to add information and context to different parts of the video, thus making it easier for the viewer to watch the video as per their choice.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps below to add timestamps or video chapters to your videos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Put_Your_Own_Timestamps_To_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>1. Put Your Own Timestamps To YouTube Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adding YouTube timestamps also helps your videos appear as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-get-a-youtube-featured-snippet\/\">YouTube-featured snippets<\/a> when people search for your videos on Google.<\/p>\n<p>1. Sign in to <strong>YouTube Studio<\/strong> using your credentials.<\/p>\n<p>2. Select &#8220;<strong>content<\/strong>&#8221; on the left menu and click on the video\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">for which you wish\u00a0<strong>to add timestamps<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>3. Go to the &#8216;<strong>Description<\/strong>&#8216; section and add a list of timestamps and respective titles.<\/p>\n<p>4. Ensure that the first timestamp starts with <strong>00:00<\/strong> and the list has at least <strong>3 timestamps<\/strong> specified in ascending order. The minimum length of the video chapters should be <strong>10 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>5. Click <strong>Save<\/strong> after adding the timestamps and titles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_To_Put_Timestamps_On_YouTube_Videos_Automatically\"><\/span>2. How To Put Timestamps On YouTube Videos Automatically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a creator, you can also enable automatic video chapters to allow YouTube to set significant moments as timestamps. Follow these steps to add timestamp to YouTube video.<\/p>\n<p>1. Sign in to YT studio using your credentials.<\/p>\n<p>2. Select &#8220;<strong>Content<\/strong>&#8221; in the left menu and click on the video you wish to edit and add timestamps.<\/p>\n<p>3. Click on the &#8216;Show More&#8217; option and select &#8220;<strong>Allow automatic chapters<\/strong>&#8221; under &#8216;Automatic Chapters.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>4. Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also share live streams and YouTube videos with timestamps using the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/youtube-clips\/\">YT clip feature.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Timestamping is a great strategy for getting people to click on your videos regardless of language or region. However, the video title can also drive more viewers to your videos. All you have to do is ensure your video titles are compelling enough to entice your viewer to click on your YouTube video or shorts. A tool called <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/youtube-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI title generator for YouTube<\/a> works wonders in increasing engagement on your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Timestamp_Techniques\"><\/span>Advanced Timestamp Techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give viewers a strong user experience with these advanced timestamp techniques. Here are some of the most applied techniques.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_timestamps_in_description\"><\/span>Use timestamps in description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apart from chapters, add timestamps to the description as well. This makes it more accessible for viewers to share key parts of the videos. Instead of sharing the whole video, a user can reference the opinion with an exact part of the video.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Custom_thumbnail_for_each_chapter\"><\/span>Custom thumbnail for each chapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you disable automatic chapters in settings. You can add your custom thumbnails for each chapter. Doing these makes navigation easy. Your YouTube channel will have a strong visual identity.\u00a0 It can also increase the click-through rate (CTR) of that section.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keywords_in_timestamps_for_SEO\"><\/span>Keywords in timestamps for SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use keywords to title the chapters. There will be ranking keywords, and using those to name chapters will attract viewers attention. The search engine will better understand the content. Also, the strategy can be effective in driving viewers to another video on the channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Send_a_YouTube_Video_With_a_Timestamp_For_Desktop\"><\/span>How To Send a YouTube Video With a Timestamp? (For Desktop)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Timestamp is an unpopular method to promote video on YouTube. Timestamp will help your viewer find the most relevant part of the video and get the information. This can increase engagement and watch time, pushing your videos on result pages.<\/p>\n<p>Learning how to add timestamps on YouTube video links before sharing them is easiest through a desktop. If you are viewing the video in your favorite browser on a desktop, simply follow the steps below to add timestamps to YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<p>1. Go to <strong>YouTube.com<\/strong> and play the video that you want to share.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Pause<\/strong> the video at the exact moment where you want to <strong>set the timestamp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>3. Click on the <strong>share<\/strong> button available below the video.<\/p>\n<p>4. A pop-up box will appear with available sharing options. Click on the checkbox in the bottom-left corner beside the &#8216;<strong>start at<\/strong>&#8216; option. It will modify the URL with the specified timestamp.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19958\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tick-the-checkbox-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp.jpg\" alt=\"tick the checkbox to send YouTube video with timestamp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tick-the-checkbox-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tick-the-checkbox-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tick-the-checkbox-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tick-the-checkbox-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tick-the-checkbox-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can either copy the modified URL link and paste it wherever you want to share the video, or you can select any of the sharing methods shown in the pop-up box. This is all about how you can add timestamps to YouTube videos before sending or sharing them on social platforms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Timestamp_On_YouTube_App_iOS_Android\"><\/span>How To Timestamp On YouTube App? (iOS &amp; Android)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to share a YT video using the app on a smartphone or iOS device, you won&#8217;t find an option to add the timestamp to the specified YouTube video directly. Follow the steps below to learn how to manually add timestamps to YouTube videos using the app.<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the <strong>YT app<\/strong> on your device and start <strong>viewing<\/strong> the video that you wish to share.<\/p>\n<p>2. Pause the video right at the moment where you wish to <strong>add the timestamp<\/strong> and note the time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19959\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Go-to-YT-app-Play-the-video.jpg\" alt=\"Go to YT app &amp; Play the video\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Go-to-YT-app-Play-the-video.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Go-to-YT-app-Play-the-video-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Go-to-YT-app-Play-the-video-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Go-to-YT-app-Play-the-video-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Go-to-YT-app-Play-the-video-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Click on the <strong>share<\/strong> option and copy the link.<\/p>\n<p>4. While pasting the link, add &#8220;<strong>?t=Xs<\/strong>&#8221; to the end of the URL without any spaces. Here, &#8216;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8216; stands for the seconds timestamp. When the receiver clicks on the link shared, the video will begin from the specified timestamp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19960\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-the-time-format-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp.jpg\" alt=\"Add the time format to send YouTube video with timestamp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-the-time-format-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-the-time-format-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-the-time-format-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-the-time-format-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-the-time-format-to-send-YouTube-video-with-timestamp-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also add minutes and seconds in the timestamp using the format &#8220;<strong>XmYs<\/strong>,&#8221; where &#8216;X&#8217; stands for minutes and &#8216;Y&#8217; stands for seconds. Now you know how to add timestamp to YouTube video manually while sharing the link using a mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>Many creators add content to the video&#8217;s descriptions so viewers can access it in the text. You can also do that using an <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/youtube-description-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI YouTube description generator.<\/a> Whatever your viewers require the most.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Adding_Timestamps_on_YouTube\"><\/span>What Common Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Timestamps on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the top YouTube creators make mistakes; that&#8217;s how they learn, adapt, and make frequent YouTube videos.\u00a0 Here is a list of common mistakes you should avoid:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_timestamps_strategy\"><\/span>Proper timestamps strategy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you create long videos. Just like the title, description, and tags. Use timestamps as a necessary parameter. Give timestamps at the proper position. Mismatched timestamps create a bad user experience. Also, while filming the video, leave some space or room between the chapters. It will be easy for the creator to add timestamps while publishing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_timestamps_start_from_00_00_00\"><\/span>First timestamps start from 00:00:00<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first chapter starts at 00:00:00 and continues with the remaining chapters. Blundering the timestamp of the first chapter will lead to a domino effect. The timestamps of other chapters will also be hampered. This mistake causes unnecessary work to the creator.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depending_on_YouTubes_automatic_timestamps\"><\/span>Depending on YouTube&#8217;s automatic timestamps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube uses AI to detect chapters in videos and automatically assigns timestamps to them. Providing timestamps requires accuracy and precision. Although AI can do it, a YouTube creator still needs to be double sure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximizing_the_Impacts_of_Your_YouTube_Video_Timestamps\"><\/span>Maximizing the Impacts of Your YouTube Video Timestamps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s further enhance your timestamp strategy. Here are some impactful tips:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_streak_on_social_media\"><\/span>Create a streak on social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally, creators used to make a YouTube Video and promote on social media. With timestamps, you can encourage a single video multiple times with different content. The social media account will have a cluster of content directing towards a single video. This strategy will also impact the social media algorithm and viewership.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_analysis_using_timestamps\"><\/span>Content analysis using timestamps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube Studio has an audience retention graph. You can see which chapters have the most engagement. Also, when users click timestamps in the description, those metrics are tracked. You can use these metrics to plan and create content that your viewers love.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timestamps_to_hook_audience\"><\/span>Timestamps to hook audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have an intro or a strong hook at the beginning of your video, you can use timestamps. When you open your video, tell the audience that timestamps are in the description. Viewers will directly jump to the relevant chapter. This will give you a good &#8220;watch time&#8221; metric. The bounce rate will decrease, and you will provide value to your audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wasn&#8217;t it easy to timestamp YouTube videos and then share them using the tips above? Now, you know how to add timestamps to YouTube videos before sharing or publishing them. Adding video chapters helps you rank higher on the YT search results page and <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/buy-youtube-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy YouTube views <\/a>for free.<\/p>\n<p>The timestamp feature makes it easier for viewers to watch the video directly from the query without watching the complete video. Providing a convenient content viewing experience is crucial to increasing your subscriber base. You can make a GIF from YouTube videos to make your audience curious to watch your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_many_timestamps_should_I_add_to_my_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>Q1. How many timestamps should I add to my YouTube Videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Add at least 3 timestamps. Start from 0:00 and keep the timestamps at least 10 seconds apart. Add a label to each timestamp.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_I_add_timestamps_after_my_video_is_published\"><\/span>Q2. Can I add timestamps after my video is published?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, go to Studio, go to the content tab, select your video, edit the description box, and add timestamps. Save the changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_do_I_remove_or_edit_existing_timestamps\"><\/span>Q3. How do I remove or edit existing timestamps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\">If your\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"text-transform: initial;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/youtube-chapters-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube chapters are not working,<\/a><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\"> delete timestamps from the description and save.<\/span> Or edit them by going to the content tab, selecting the video, going to the description box, and scrolling. Click on existing timestamps, edit them, or edit the label and save.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Why_is_the_timestamp_on_YouTube_not_working\"><\/span>Q4. Why is the timestamp on YouTube not working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There should be at least three timestamps, each separated by 10 seconds, and they must be in perfect order, or they must be in the wrong format ( use {:}, not {;} ).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Do_timestamps_affect_my_videos_search_ranking\"><\/span>Q5. Do timestamps affect my video&#8217;s search ranking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, timestamps can impact video ranking in search results. 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