How to Save and Share YouTube Videos

Saving YouTube Videos

Method 1: Using the YouTube App or Website

Log In to YouTube:

• Open the YouTube app on your mobile device or visit YouTube in your web browser.
• Sign in to your Google account if you're not already logged in.

Find the Video:

• Search for the video you want to save or navigate to it using your subscriptions or recommendations.

Click or Tap the Save Button:

• On the YouTube video page, below the video player, you’ll find a Save button (it looks like a bookmark icon). Click or tap on it.

Choose a Playlist:

• Select an existing playlist to save the video to, or create a new playlist by clicking on Create new playlist and entering a name.

Access Your Saved Videos:

• To view your saved videos, go to the YouTube app’s homepage and tap on your profile picture > Your channel > Playlists. Here, you can find and access your saved videos.

Method 2: Using the Watch Later Feature

Watch Later Button:

• Instead of saving to a playlist, you can click the Watch Later button (it looks like a clock icon) beneath the video player. This adds the video to your Watch Later playlist.

Accessing Watch Later Playlist:

• To access your Watch Later playlist, go to the YouTube app’s homepage and tap on your profile picture > Watch Later.

Sharing YouTube Videos

Method 1: Sharing on Social Media or Messaging Apps

Find the Video:

• Navigate to the YouTube video you want to share.

Click or Tap Share:

• Below the video player, click or tap on the Share button. This will open a menu with sharing options.

Choose a Platform:

• Select the platform where you want to share the video (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Email).

Share Directly:

• Follow the prompts to share the video directly to the selected platform or copy the video link to share manually.

Method 2: Sharing via Link

Copy Video Link:

• On the YouTube video page, click or tap on the video’s URL in the browser’s address bar to highlight it.
• Right-click and select Copy, or tap and hold on mobile devices and select Copy.

Paste and Share:

• Paste the copied link into a message, email, or social media post to share with others. Recipients can click on the link to view the video.

Additional Tips:

• Privacy Settings: Check the video’s privacy settings before sharing to ensure it can be viewed by others.
• Customization: Some platforms allow you to add comments or customize how you share the video.
• Embedding: If you have a website or blog, you can embed YouTube videos directly by clicking on the Share button > Embed and copying the embed code.