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How to Put a YouTube Link in Your TikTok Bio
Add your YouTube channel to your TikTok bio from the mobile app, fix it when the option is missing, and use one link page for several links.
In this guide
The short answer
In the TikTok mobile app, tap Profile, then Edit profile, then Add next to Links, and enter your YouTube address. If you don't see that option, the Website field needs 1,000 followers or a Registered Business Account, and you can point that one slot to a link page that holds your YouTube channel and everything else.
This is the short version of our main guide to adding a link to your TikTok bio. Below are the YouTube specifics, what to do when the option is missing, and how to share more than one link.
Add YouTube from the Links section
Clickable links can only be added or edited in the TikTok mobile app, not on desktop, according to Buffer. Neal Schaffer gives these steps:
- Open TikTok on your phone and tap Profile.
- Tap Edit profile.
- Tap Add next to Links.
- Enter the full URL, including https://. For YouTube, that is your channel address.
- Save, then test the link from another device.
Neal Schaffer says Instagram, YouTube and Lemon8 can be connected through this same Links section without the follower threshold. Availability varies by region, so you may not see it yet. Follow the prompts you see on screen.
Not sure of your channel address? Our guide to the YouTube channel URL shows where to find it.
Use the Website field if Links isn't available
The other route is the Website field, which gives you one clickable slot. Buffer says to tap Edit profile, scroll to Website and enter the link. Neal Schaffer says a clickable website link needs either 1,000+ followers or a Registered Business Account, and that TikTok hides the field below that.
| Your situation | What you can do |
|---|---|
| 1,000+ followers | Add a link in Website |
| Under 1,000, willing to switch | Switch to a business account |
| Under 1,000, personal account | Paste a short URL in the Bio field (not clickable) |
Switch to a business account for an instant link
Buffer says that under 1,000 followers and running a business, you can switch to a business account:
- Tap the three-line menu on your profile.
- Tap Settings and privacy.
- Tap Account.
- Tap Switch to Business Account.
Neal Schaffer says this gives you a clickable link immediately, whatever your follower count. There is a trade-off: business accounts can only use TikTok's Commercial Music Library, so popular trending songs aren't available.
Buffer adds that you may be asked to register your business, with a legal business name and address, plus a business license ID in some regions. Registration is only available in certain countries. Our TikTok business account guide covers the switch in more detail.
Fix a link option that doesn't appear
Work through these in order:
- Check Settings and privacy, then Account. If Switch to Business Account still appears, you are on a personal account.
- Confirm you have 1,000+ followers or a business account.
- Update the app.
- Use the mobile app, not desktop.
- Log out and back in, or restart the app.
- Consider that a new account or your region may not have the feature yet.
Links in captions or on-video text aren't clickable. Neal Schaffer advises testing the saved link from another device. If your link won't save, use the Links section or a link page instead.
Share YouTube and more with one link page
There is only one clickable website slot. If you also have a shop, a newsletter or a booking page, point that slot to a link-in-bio page. Our guide to adding multiple links to your TikTok bio goes deeper on this.
How this works with Olaa
Olaa gives you one short link, olaa.im/yourname, that opens a page with everything you want people to find. Set it up in a few minutes with no code, then paste it into your TikTok link field.
On the free plan you get one page with unlimited links, and video players for YouTube, Vimeo and TikTok that play right on the page. So a visitor can watch your latest video without leaving. You also get social icons, featured cards, a QR code and 7 days of analytics.
Olaa Pro is $8 a month or $72 a year. It adds products from Stripe, Etsy, Shopify or Gumroad, email signups to Mailchimp, scheduled links and longer analytics. See Olaa for TikTok, or create a page.
Questions people ask
Can I add a YouTube link to TikTok on desktop?
No. Buffer says clickable links can only be added or edited in the TikTok mobile app, not on desktop.
Do I need 1,000 followers to add YouTube?
Neal Schaffer says the Links section for Instagram, YouTube and Lemon8 works without the follower threshold, though availability varies by region. The Website field needs 1,000+ followers or a Registered Business Account.
Why can't I see the Add option next to Links?
Update the app, use mobile, and restart or log back in. A new account or an unsupported region can also hide it.
Can I put a link in my TikTok caption?
You can type one, but links in captions or on-video text aren't clickable, according to Neal Schaffer. Send people to your bio link instead. Our guide on changing your TikTok bio can help.
Can I share more than one link?
Yes, with a link page. Point the single website slot at it and list your YouTube channel and other destinations there.
Make your page
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