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YouTube · Short-to-video connection

Connect your Short to the full video.

A related video creates a clickable link below your channel handle in the Shorts player.

English edition published November 8, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-08
Source announcement: Ongoing help documentation

For: Creators connecting a Short to more of their own content

Availability: Advanced feature access required • Your own channel content

Next step: Select the Short in Studio and choose a related video.

Result

Viewers can follow the link beneath your handle to one of your videos, Shorts or live streams.

Editorial example

Link a 30-second organizing tip to the full room-organizing video. This is an editorial example, not a reported performance result.

Put it to use

  1. Select the Short in YouTube Studio.
  2. Choose an appropriate related video and save.
  3. Make sure the target is public or unlisted.

Advanced feature access is required. The linked content must belong to your channel.

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