How to start youtube video at specific time? 

To start a YouTube video at a specific time, you can create a timestamped link that will direct viewers to the exact point in the video where you want them to start watching. Here's how you can do this:

1. Manually Add Time in the URL

• Find the Timestamp: First, note the time you want the video to start. For example, if you want the video to start at 2 minutes and 30 seconds, the time is 2:30.
• Format the URL: After the YouTube video URL, add ?t= followed by the time in seconds. For example:
  • If you want the video to start at 2 minutes and 30 seconds, convert that to seconds: 2 minutes × 60 + 30 seconds = 150 seconds.
  • So the URL would look like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=150s
  Example:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&t=150s
  

2. Use the Share Feature

• Step 1: Play the video on YouTube.
• Step 2: Pause the video at the specific time you want it to start.
• Step 3: Click the Share button under the video.
• Step 4: In the pop-up window, check the box labeled "Start at" (this will display the current timestamp).
• Step 5: Copy the URL that appears. This will be a timestamped link that starts the video at the time you selected.

Example URL:

https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?t=150

3. Share the Link with Timestamp

Once you have the timestamped link, you can share it on social media, in descriptions, or anywhere else you want to direct viewers to the specific part of the video.

Note:

• The timestamp works for both embedded videos and links shared through other platforms.
• If you're sharing the video on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, the process of linking with a specific time remains the same.

By using a timestamped link, your viewers will start watching the video exactly where you want them to, making it more convenient for them to jump straight into the content that interests them!