Can I put a link in a YouTube description?

While YouTube doesn’t allow HTML tags in descriptions, you can insert a URL to another website in the description. YouTube will automatically convert that URL into a clickable link.

How do I add a clickable link to my YouTube video?

To do that, click on the Cards option: You’ll see a new window with the video timeline and cards menu. Click on Add Card to show the card options: Click the Link option (it’s greyed out in the image above) to add a clickable link card.

How do I create a YouTube link?

Here is how you can create a custom URL in YouTube:

  1. Open YouTube Studio, and click Customization.
  2. Select Basic Info.
  3. Click Set a custom URL for your channel.
  4. Enter your custom URL.
  5. Click Publish, and then Confirm.

How do I add a clickable link to a video?

Go to the YouTube Studio and select the ‘Content’ option on the left side. In the Content section, click on the edit option of the video you want to add a link to, which will open up a tab for video details such as video title, description, thumbnail, the End screen, etc.

How do you copy a link from a description?

Copy a URL (address) on a desktop or laptop

  1. After the address is highlighted, press Ctrl + C or Command + C on the keyboard to copy it.
  2. Once the address is copied, paste that address into another program by clicking a blank field and pressing Ctrl + V or Command + V .

How do I put a clickable link in a video?

Adding clickable links to native mp4 video file is not possible. The way to add these is in the video player. When you upload your video to the specific player on YouTube, Vimeo, or Instagram, you can create and add embedded links through those specific video players.

What is link description box?

Links in the description box are clickable on desktop as well as mobile devices. Links help with lead generation by directing viewers to an external website, social platforms or may be an e commerce affiliated link which helps the viewer to easily explore your products, services and other important content.