Skip to Content

Log in / Sign up

wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow

How to Share Links to Your Unlisted YouTube Videos

Download Article

Get sharable links for your unlisted YouTube videos

Written by Cory Stillman

Last Updated: June 20, 2023

Download Article

How to Generate and Share Links For Your Own Unlisted Videos

|

How To Find Links For Other Unlisted Videos

While an unlisted YouTube video won't appear in YouTube's search results or on its creator's profile, it'll always be visible to anyone who has a direct link. To get the link to one of your own unlisted videos, just go to the video in YouTube Studio, click the three dots, and then click "Get shareable link." Finding links to other peoples' unlisted videos can be a bit tricky, but you can try an unlisted video search engine, browse public YouTube playlists, and even search for them in Google! We'll show you how to set your public or private YouTube videos to Unlisted, share direct links, and even how to find links for unlisted videos all across the YouTube landscape.

Things You Should Know

You can get a sharable link for your unlisted YouTube videos in YouTube Studio.
Unlisted video search engines can help you find links to unlisted videos.
Any unlisted video posted before January 1, 2017, was converted to a private video, which means only those with direct access can view it.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

How to Generate and Share Links For Your Own Unlisted Videos

Download Article

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-1.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

You can sign in using your Google account. Here you can either upload a new video, and designate it as unlisted, or modify the privacy settings of an existing video. Either way, you will be able to receive a link for your unlisted video.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/35\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/35\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

2
Select "Content" from the menu on the left-hand side. This will pull up a list of your YouTube content, including any unpublished or live videos. Any video can be categorized as public, private, or unlisted.
- You can change the privacy settings for a video at any time, even after publishing it.
Advertisement
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-3.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

The option will appear by hovering your cursor over the video.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f4\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f4\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-4.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Once your video is unlisted, it will only be accessible to those with the link.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/16\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/16\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-5.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

5
Click Options and then "Get shareable link." The options menu is indicated by the three vertical dots that pop up when you hover your cursor over your video. Once you click "Get shareable link," the link to your unlisted video will automatically be copied to your clipboard.
- YouTube will not show you the link, so be sure to paste it and save it somewhere safe, such as a Notes app or a text message, so you can share it with friends and family at your leisure.

Advertisement

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

How To Find Links For Other Unlisted Videos

Download Article

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/89\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/89\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-6.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

1
Use an Unlisted Video search engine. There are various websites out there that allow you to search for unlisted videos on YouTube. These sites are not Google-approved, so use them at your own risk. The most popular of these sites is https://unlistedvideos.com/ .
- These sites provide access to a wide variety of unlisted videos, but block access to videos that seem to be unlisted for privacy reasons, such as home videos or videos featuring illicit content.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-7.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

2
Narrow your Google Search with search operators. Use search operators to narrow your search and find any unlisted videos you might be interested in. Unlisted videos can still pop up in general Google search results, although they are likely to be buried beneath thousands of other results ^{[1]
X
Research source} .
- Search operators include terms like "AND" to search for video results related to keywords like "wikihow videos AND computer videos" or symbols like "#..#" to search for video results posted between a range of numbers like "wikihow computer videos 2018..2021".
- For a full list of search operators, visit https://ahrefs.com/blog/google-advanced-search-operators/ .
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-8.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Links-for-Unlisted-YouTube-Videos-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

3
Search through public playlists on YouTube. YouTube users can still add unlisted videos to their public playlists, allowing them to be found by other users. If you are truly committed to finding unlisted videos, scour through some public playlists. You never know what you might find!
- Any unlisted videos published prior to January 1, 2017 were automatically converted to private videos, making them unavailable to users with whom the video has not been shared directly. ^{[2]
  X
  Research source} Unlisted videos from after January 1, 2017 remain available to those who manage to find them.

Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Search

Add New Question

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Advertisement

Tips

Submit a Tip

All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published

Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

You Might Also Like

Advertisement

References

About This Article

Written by:

wikiHow Technology Writer

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman . Cory Stillman is a Technology Writer for wikiHow. Cory has experience writing about Film and TV for several online publications, including Screen Rant and Film Cred. He earned a degree in Film and Media Studies with a minor in Creative Writing and certificates in Global Studies and Children’s Literature from the University of Pittsburgh. This article has been viewed 25,781 times.

How helpful is this?

Co-authors: 2

Updated: June 20, 2023

Views: 25,781

Categories: YouTube

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 25,781 times.

Is this article up to date?

Advertisement

wikiHow Tech Help Pro:

Level up your tech skills and stay ahead of the curve

X

-

-

405

.mwimg a.image{display:none}#header_logo{display:none}#cse-search-box{display:none}#cse-search-box-noscript{display:block !important}#cse-search-box-noscript .cse_q{color:#FFF;background-color:#B3CE9C}.wh_search .cse_q{width:88%}#mw-mf-main-menu-button{display:none;visibility:hidden}.header .search{display:none}#search_footer .cse_sa{background-image:url(/extensions/wikihow/mobile/images/white_mag.png);background-size:22px}.related_box{display:block;background:#EEE;border:5px solid #FFF;vertical-align:bottom;width:127px;background-size:180px;float:left;height:120px;position:relative}.related_box p{line-height:15px !important;font-size:13px;background-color:rgba(67,95,44,.4);color:#FFF;font-weight:bold;padding:8px;margin:0 !important;position:absolute;bottom:0}#noscript_header_logo{display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;background-position:50% 77%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(/extensions/wikihow/mobile/images/wikihow_logo_230.png);background-size:105px;width:auto;height:51px;padding:0 14px}.articleinfo{display:none}#iorg_free_data{z-index:50;width:100%;position:fixed}#ara_recommendations{display:none}

Design a Mobile Website

View Site in Mobile | Classic

Share by: