How to Add a Link to a YouTube Short (2026)
YouTube Shorts don't let you drop a clickable link onto the video itself, which trips up a lot of creators. The links do exist, just in a few specific places viewers can actually tap. Here's exactly where they live and how to make one link do the work of many.
Quick answer
You can't put a clickable link inside the Short itself, but you can add one in the Short's description, your channel's Links section, and a pinned comment. Point all three at a free OneSol hub at onesol.io so viewers reach your shop, other videos, and socials from one tidy link.
1. Add a link in the Short's description
When you upload or edit a Short in YouTube Studio, add your URL to the description. Links here are clickable once a viewer opens the description, so put your most important one on the first line. A short prompt like Get it here helps people notice it.
2. Set your channel links so they show on your page
In YouTube Studio go to Customization, then Basic info, and add your links. The top one appears on your channel banner and profile. This gives every Short viewer a permanent path to your site even when they skip the description.
3. Pin a comment with your link
Post a comment on your own Short with the link, then tap Pin. A pinned comment sits at the top of the comments and is one of the most-tapped spots on Shorts, especially on mobile. Keep the wording short and action-focused.
4. Send viewers to one hub, not scattered URLs
Rather than a different link for each Short, send everyone to one free onesol.io hub with buttons for your product, playlist, and newsletter. You update the buttons once and every past Short stays current. That keeps your whole back catalog sending traffic where you want it.
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FAQ
Can I put a clickable link directly on a YouTube Short?
Not inside the video frame or caption. Links live in the description, your channel's Links section, and a pinned comment, which viewers tap to leave the app.
Are description links on Shorts clickable?
Yes, once a viewer expands the description the URLs are tappable, so lead with your main link on the first line.
Why use a bio hub instead of a direct link?
One hub lets you change destinations without editing every Short, so your whole back catalog keeps pointing to current offers.
Is it free?
Yes. Adding links on YouTube is free, and OneSol is free to start with no credit card and takes no cut of your sales.
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