How to add info cards to your YouTube videos

Before opening the editor, find the resource you want to recommend and the moment when it helps viewers understand your video. You might link to a supporting tutorial when you mention it. Check that you manage the channel that published the video and can edit it in YouTube Studio, your channel dashboard.

Choose a destination and check eligibility

YouTube allows up to five cards per video. You can link to a public video, a public playlist or a channel. External website links require membership in the YouTube Partner Program, and the site must comply with YouTube’s policies. Cards are unavailable on videos set as made for kids. (YouTube’s info card help)

Open Studio on a desktop computer to follow the steps and check the card in the player.

Add your card at a relevant moment

1. In YouTube Studio, open Content and select the video you want to edit.
2. Open Editor, then select Info cards.
3. Choose the card type and the content you want to recommend. For a video or playlist, check that the destination is public.
4. Adjust the start time below the video. Place it near the explanation that gives the link context.
5. Review the message and teaser text. These are optional for some types and required for channel cards. Read what viewers will see before opening the resource.
6. Click Save. Return to the editor and confirm the saved destination and timing.

A worked example for planning your card

For example, imagine your photography tutorial mentions side lighting at 2:10, and you have another video explaining it in more detail. Choose that video as the destination and place the card near the mention. Viewers can then find the explanation when they need it.

Before saving, check that you selected the right video and that it opens publicly. Then play that segment and adjust the timing if the card distracts from an important instruction.

Check the link and resolve missing cards

Open the published video on YouTube using a desktop computer. Play the chosen segment and look for the teaser or the player’s card icon. Open the card and check its destination. If it is missing, return to the Editor to check the saved settings and start time.

If your video has a Content ID claim and the content owner has set up a campaign, cards will not appear. If the website option is missing, check your YouTube Partner Program membership. (Display conditions)

To recommend content at the end, use an end screen. For a link in the Shorts player, follow the Shorts related video tutorial. Each has its own control and requirements.