Updated on June 9, 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. The embed plays in Notion's web version and desktop app, but does not play reliably in Notion's iOS and Android apps — open the page in a mobile browser if you need to watch on phone.
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
Copy the YouTube link
On the video, click Share and copy the link, or just copy the URL from your browser's address bar. The full youtube.com/watch?v=ID format is the most reliable; youtu.be short links and links with ?si= tracking parameters can fail silently on some Notion clients.
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. Both options produce a playable inline video block.
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.
Embed a playlist instead (optional)
To embed a full YouTube playlist, copy the playlist URL (it contains ?list=PL...) and paste it into Notion the same way. The embedded player shows a scrollable track queue and viewers can click between videos without leaving the page.
Good to know
- YouTube embeds do not play reliably in Notion's iOS and Android apps — viewers on phones should open the Notion page in a mobile browser instead.
- Age-restricted or private videos won't play. Unlisted videos do embed correctly as long as you share the full watch link.
- Channel owners can disable embedding from YouTube Studio, which blocks playback inside Notion even though the page loads.
- YouTube embed parameters such as autoplay, ?rel=0, or quality control can't be set from the Notion embed block — playback uses YouTube's default settings.
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.
Can I embed a YouTube playlist in Notion?
Yes. Paste the playlist URL (the one containing ?list=PL...) into a /embed block and choose "Create embed". The player renders the full track queue and viewers can navigate between videos inline.
Why doesn't the YouTube embed play in my Notion mobile app?
This is a known limitation of Notion's iOS and Android apps — YouTube embeds load visually but often fail to play. Open the same Notion page in a mobile browser (Safari, Chrome) for reliable playback on phone.
Can I embed a YouTube Shorts video in Notion?
Yes, but the portrait-format Short stretches awkwardly inside a standard embed block. Place the embed inside a narrow Notion column so the aspect ratio looks closer to the original short.
Why does the embed work for me but not for my teammates?
If the video is private, only people the owner has explicitly shared it with can watch. Switch the video to unlisted on YouTube — unlisted videos embed fine for anyone with the Notion page link.
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