YouTube Subscribe Link Generator: open the link, get the Subscribe prompt
In short: paste your YouTube channel URL and this tool adds ?sub_confirmation=1 to the end. When someone who hasn't subscribed opens the link, YouTube asks them right away if they want to subscribe. One less step, more subscribers.
1Paste your channel URL
You can also type just @yourhandle. Works with @handle, /channel/UC…, /c/ and /user/ URLs. Mobile links and extras like /videos or ?si= are cleaned up for you.
No URL handy? Try an example:
The link is converted in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
2Your subscribe link
Paste a channel URL and your link shows up here
QR code (with your channel name below; scanning it shows the same Subscribe prompt)
Put it on business cards, handouts, posters or your video end screen. On a phone, the button below saves it to your photos.
Good places to use it:
- The first line of your video description or a pinned comment
- Your bio link on Instagram, Threads or TikTok
- The end of a newsletter or blog post
- Your email signature
How to make a YouTube subscribe link in 3 steps
- Copy your channel URL: open your channel page and copy the whole address from the browser bar. It usually looks like https://www.youtube.com/@yourhandle. In the YouTube app, tap “⋮” on your channel page, then Share, then Copy link.
- Paste it into the box above: the tool cleans up the URL (mobile links, /videos and ?si= are removed) and adds ?sub_confirmation=1.
- Copy the link and use it: tap Copy link and paste it into your video description, bio, newsletter or email signature. For print, use the QR code.
What each kind of channel URL turns into
| What you paste | Your subscribe link |
|---|---|
| youtube.com/@handle | youtube.com/@handle?sub_confirmation=1 |
| m.youtube.com/@handle/videos?si=… | youtube.com/@handle?sub_confirmation=1 |
| youtube.com/channel/UC… | youtube.com/channel/UC…?sub_confirmation=1 |
| youtube.com/c/name, /user/name | youtube.com/c/name?sub_confirmation=1 |
| youtu.be/…, /watch?v=…, /shorts/… | Won't work: these are video links. Paste your channel URL instead. |
All four channel formats work. The @handle one is the easiest to read and remember.
Three things to know before you share it
- It only works for people who haven't subscribed. Existing subscribers just see your channel page.
- It works best in a web browser. Desktop and mobile Safari or Chrome show the prompt. Links opened inside apps like Instagram or LINE sometimes jump straight to the YouTube app and skip it.
- Test it with an account that isn't subscribed. Use a private window with another account, or ask a friend to try.
YouTube subscribe link FAQ
What does ?sub_confirmation=1 do?
It's a short URL parameter that YouTube recognizes and many creators use. Add it to the end of a channel URL, and anyone who hasn't subscribed sees a “Subscribe to this channel?” prompt as soon as the page opens. One more tap and they're subscribed.
Why don't I see the prompt when I open my own link?
You're probably signed in as the channel owner, or already subscribed. Try a private window with a different account. People who aren't signed in to YouTube are asked to sign in first.
Can I use a video link?
No. The parameter only works on channel URLs. Open your channel page and copy the @handle URL. If you paste a video link, the tool tells you.
What happens when people open it from Instagram or LINE?
In-app browsers sometimes open the YouTube app directly, and the prompt may not appear. For the most reliable result, put the link where people often read on a computer too, like your video description or newsletter.
Does the link expire? Is it free?
It never expires and it's free. It's a plain YouTube URL with no link shortener in between, so it keeps working as long as your channel URL stays the same.
What if I change my handle?
Your old @handle URL may stop working, so make a new link. If you'd rather never update it, use your /channel/UC… URL, which never changes. You can find it in YouTube Studio under Customization, then Basic info.
Can I print the QR code?
Yes. It holds the same subscribe link, so it works on business cards, flyers, market stalls and event posters. Tap Save QR code image. The image includes your channel name and “Scan to subscribe on YouTube” underneath, so people know what it is. On a phone, it opens the save menu.
Is my URL uploaded or stored?
No. The link is built in your browser and never sent to our server. The QR code is drawn on your device too.
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- How to use a YouTube subscribe link, and where it works best (Chinese)
- YouTube monetization: what you earn right after the threshold (Chinese)
- From 5 to 1,500 clicks: slow, compounding growth as a creator
- More articles on the blog
Blog articles are written in Traditional Chinese.
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Add the subscribe link generator to your home screen
Once added, it opens like an app from your home screen. Nothing to download, no storage used. Open it whenever you write a video description or a post.
iPhone: add to Home Screen (Safari)
- Open this page in Safari
- Tap the Share icon next to the address bar (a square with an up arrow; on newer iOS, tap “⋯” first)
- Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen”
- Rename it if you like, then tap “Add”
iPhone: add to Favorites
- Tap the Share icon again
- Tap “Add to Favorites” — it will show up on Safari's start page
iPhone: add to Home Screen (Chrome)
- Open this page in Chrome
- Tap the Share icon on the right of the address bar (or tap “⋯” at the bottom right, then “Share”)
- Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen”
- Tap “Add” — the icon appears on your home screen
iPhone: add a Chrome bookmark
- Tap “⋯” at the bottom right
- Tap “Add to Bookmarks” (shown as a ☆ in some versions)
“Add to Home Screen” in Chrome needs iOS 16.4 or later. If you don't see it, do it once in Safari.
Android: add to home screen (Chrome)
- Open this page in Chrome
- Tap the “⋮” menu at the top right
- Tap “Add to home screen”, then “Add” or “Create shortcut”
Android: bookmark it
- Tap “⋮” at the top right
- Tap the ☆ star in the top row
Samsung Internet: tap “≡” at the bottom → “Add page to” → “Home screen”.
Computer: bookmark it
- Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or ⌘+D (Mac)
- Save it to your bookmarks bar for one-click access
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