Copy YouTube link: What you should keep in mind

At first glance, it seems quite simple: quickly copy a YouTube link and forward it to other contacts. Sometimes, however, this doesn't work out as planned, which is why it's best to follow a specific procedure when copying a YouTube link.

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How to copy and share a YouTube link

Use the following steps to copy a link from YouTube and share it with others:

1. Open YouTube on your smartphone or PC and search for the title whose link you want to copy.
2. Now click on the arrow icon "Share". In the menu that appears, you can save the link by clicking on the menu item "Copy link" in a clipboard.
3. You can now paste the saved link in any message, for example on WhatsApp, Instagram or even in an email, by holding down the screen longer and then press "Paste".

More options to share a YouTube link

Using the "Share" button, you can not only copy a YouTube link, but also share it directly via social networks such as WhatsApp or Facebook. Des Weiteren können Sie dort auswählen, dass Sie den kopierten YouTube-Link an andere Geräte über Bluetooth oder WLAN verschicken möchten.