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Learn where to get the link to a YouTube video in the Android mobile app
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Did you find a great YouTube video that you want to share but don't know how to get the URL? Don't worry, it's actually quite easy to find and copy any YouTube video's link once you know where to look. This How.com.vn article will teach you how to copy the URL of a YouTube video on your Android phone or tablet.

Things You Should Know

  • Go to the video in the YouTube mobile app.
  • Tap the arrow icon below the video and select "Copy Link."
  • To paste the URL, tap and hold the typing area, then tap "Paste."
  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the YouTube mobile app.
    It’s the red icon with a white “play” button inside. You’ll usually find it in the app drawer.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Go to the YouTube video you want to share.
    You can browse your Home feed or tap the magnifying glass to search for a video.
    • You can also use the icons at the bottom of the screen to browse trending videos, subscriptions, and videos you’ve saved to playlists.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Tap the Share icon.
    It's the curved arrow below the video. A list of options will appear.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap Copy link.
    It’s the first icon on the Share menu. This copies the YouTube video’s URL to your Android’s clipboard, making it easy to share in text messages, emails, and social media posts.[1]
    • To paste the URL into a document or message, long-press the typing area, then tap PASTE.
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    Why can't I see the white curvy arrow at the top of a video screen to copy the link of the video?
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    The layout may have changed since, as the app undergoes lots of design changes. Currently, you need only tap the screen in full screen, and you'll find it below the time bar.
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      • You can also share a YouTube channel on your Android. Just tap the three vertical dots on the channel's page, then tap Share.
      • Remember that you can use the icons at the bottom of the screen to browse trending videos, subscriptions, and playlists.
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      How.com.vn English: Darlene Antonelli, MA
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      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 354,288 times.
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