how to add clickable link to youtube video

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Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Ved Techie YouTube channel! In this video, we will walk you through the process of adding clickable links to your YouTube videos. Also, we will provide solutions if your links are not working in the description section.

Step 1: Access Your YouTube Channel

  1. Open your YouTube channel.
  2. Go to your channel page and select "Manage Videos."

Step 2: Select a Video

  1. In the "Manage Videos" section, choose a video.
  2. Open the description of the chosen video to inspect the links.

Step 3: Add Proper URL Formatting

  1. Ensure that the URLs in the description are prefixed with https://.
  2. Example: Using https://vedtechy.com instead of just vedtechy.com or www.vedtechy.com.

Step 4: Verify Clickability

  1. Open the video to check if the links are clickable.
  2. URLs without https:// will not be clickable.

Troubleshooting

Invalid URLs

  • URLs in the description should follow the format: https://example.com.
  • URLs that do not have https:// or start with www will not be clickable.

Channel Settings

  1. Go to your channel settings.
  2. Navigate to "Feature eligibility."
  3. Ensure that "Advanced features" are enabled.
  4. If "Advanced features" are not enabled, external links in the description will not be clickable.

Copying URLs from Description

  • YouTube shortens URLs after a certain character limit in descriptions. Avoid copying shortened URLs directly from the description.
  • If the URL is from your video, copy it from the inside section of your video settings.
  • For URLs from others’ videos, open the URL first and then copy it from the browser address bar.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can easily add and fix clickable links in your YouTube video descriptions. Doing so can enhance user experience and drive traffic to your external content.

Keywords

  • YouTube clickable links
  • Adding clickable links to YouTube
  • Fixing non-clickable links
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FAQ

A: To make a link clickable, add https:// before the URL.

A: Ensure your URL includes https:// and check that "Advanced features" are enabled in your channel settings.

Q: How can I copy a URL from a YouTube video description?

A: Copy the URL from the video settings if it’s your own video. For others' videos, open the link and copy it from the browser's address bar.

A: Verify that "Advanced features" are enabled in your channel settings under "Feature eligibility."

A: No, links must include https:// to be clickable in YouTube descriptions.