Updated on June 6, 2026easy, ~1 min

How to Embed a YouTube Video in Notion

To embed a YouTube video in Notion, copy the video URL from your browser or the Share button, then paste it onto a Notion page and choose "Create embed" (or type /video and paste). Notion turns the link into a playable video block automatically — no embed code needed. Press play and the video runs inline without leaving the page.

Why embed YouTube in Notion?

  • Drop tutorials or briefings right where the relevant notes live.
  • Build a course or resource hub that plays inline.
  • Keep reference videos on the same page as the work they inform.

How to embed YouTube in Notion

  1. Copy the YouTube link

    On the video, click Share and copy the link, or just copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

  2. Paste it into Notion

    Paste the link on a Notion page. When the menu appears, choose "Create embed" (or "Create video"). You can also type /video, press Enter, and paste the link.

  3. Start at a specific time (optional)

    On YouTube, tick "Start at" in the Share dialog before copying — the link gains a ?t=90 (seconds) parameter, and the Notion embed will begin playback there.

Good to know

  • Age-restricted or private videos won't play in the embed.
  • Channel owners can disable embedding, which blocks playback in Notion.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the YouTube embed code for Notion?

No. Notion recognises a plain YouTube link and converts it into a playable video block. The <iframe> embed code is unnecessary.

Can I make a YouTube video start at a specific timestamp in Notion?

Yes. Use YouTube's Share → "Start at" option, or add ?t=SECONDS to the link before pasting it into Notion.

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