How to Make a Short Link for YouTube Videos

YouTube links are easy to copy, but a compact link can be more convenient when sharing a video in messages, social posts or documents.

Why shorten a YouTube URL?

A short address takes less visual space and can be easier to type or communicate. It can also be given a readable custom alias when supported.

How to create the link

Copy the YouTube video address and paste it into Shrtigo's main URL field. The main URL remains the destination. Shrtigo also supports an optional YouTube preview field, which is separate from the destination.

Where to share it

Short YouTube links can be useful in social posts, messages, newsletters, classroom resources and community discussions, subject to each platform's rules.

Tips

Use an honest alias, test the final link, make sure the video is publicly accessible to the intended audience, and provide context so recipients know what they are opening.