Create deep links that open YouTube content directly in the YouTube app.
YouTube Video
Opens a specific video in the YouTube app.
Parameter:
Video ID (required) — exactly 11 characters
Example:
dQw4w9WgXcQ
Finding the Video ID
The Video ID is in the YouTube URL:
youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ— the ID is afterv=youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ— the ID is after the slash
YouTube Channel
Opens a YouTube channel page in the app.
Parameter:
Channel ID (required) — exactly 24 characters, must start with
UC
Finding the Channel ID
Channel IDs start with UC and are found in the channel URL:
youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Note: Some channels use custom URLs (e.g., youtube.com/@channelname). For those, use the User Handle template instead.
YouTube User Handle
Opens a YouTube creator's page by their @ handle.
Parameter:
Username (required) — 3–30 characters (without the @)
Example
Enter MrBeast to create a link that opens youtube.com/@MrBeast.
Tips
Use the Video template for sharing specific videos
Use the User Handle template for linking to a creator's channel when you know their @ name
Use the Channel template when you have the channel's UC-prefixed ID
The link opens in the YouTube app on mobile. On desktop, it opens the YouTube website.