How to Copy a Video Link From TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Pinterest, Snapchat, Threads, and LinkedIn

Before you can save a public social media video, you need its link - and every platform handles link sharing a little differently. This guide walks you through exactly where to find the share button and how to copy the correct URL on each of the eight platforms supported by Grokpedia.

Getting the right link matters. A profile URL, a search result link, or a homepage link will not work in a downloader tool. You need the unique URL that points to one specific video post. With that in hand, you can paste it into the appropriate Grokpedia page and get your MP4 formats within seconds.

TIKTOK - Open the TikTok app on your phone. Find the public video you want to save. Tap the Share button - it looks like a right-pointing arrow on the right side of the screen, below the comment and like buttons. In the share menu that appears, tap Copy Link. A confirmation message will briefly appear: Link copied. You can now paste this link into the [TikTok video downloader](/tiktok-video-downloader) page at Grokpedia.

TikTok links follow the format tiktok.com/@username/video/ followed by a numeric ID. The username and video ID must both be present. A shortened link like vm.tiktok.com/XXXXX also works - TikTok generates these when you share, and our downloader can resolve them. If the account is private, the link will copy fine but the download will not succeed because the content is not publicly accessible.

INSTAGRAM - Open Instagram and navigate to the public reel or video post you want to save. Tap the paper airplane icon (Share) below the post, or the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the post. From the menu, tap Copy Link. The link is now in your clipboard. Paste it into the [Instagram video downloader](/instagram-video-downloader).

Instagram links look like instagram.com/p/XXXXX/ or instagram.com/reel/XXXXX/. The unique code in the URL identifies the specific post. Instagram stories do not produce shareable links in the same way - you can only copy a story link if the account is public and you use the share button on the story itself. Stories expire after 24 hours, and highlights produce a different link format that may not resolve into a download.

FACEBOOK - Open the Facebook app or website. Find the public video post. Tap the Share button below the video - it looks like a right-pointing arrow on mobile. On desktop, the Share button is below the post. From the share options, select Copy Link. If you are on desktop, you can also simply copy the URL from your browser's address bar while the video is open. Paste the link into the [Facebook video downloader](/facebook-video-downloader).

Facebook video links can take several forms: facebook.com/PageName/videos/XXXXX, fb.watch/XXXXX (shortened), or facebook.com/username/posts/XXXXX. Public page videos work best. Videos from private groups, friends-only posts, or login-restricted pages are not accessible through downloader tools because those videos require authentication to view. For official guidance, consult Facebook's help article on video privacy settings at facebook.com/help.

X/TWITTER - Open the X app or website. Find the tweet containing the video. On mobile, tap the Share icon below the tweet - it looks like an arrow pointing out of a box. On desktop, the share icon is at the bottom of the tweet. From the menu, tap or click Copy Link. The tweet URL is now copied. You can paste it into the [Twitter video downloader](/twitter-video-downloader).

X/Twitter links follow the format x.com/username/status/XXXXX or twitter.com/username/status/XXXXX. Both domain formats work. The status ID is the unique number at the end. If the account is protected (private tweets), the link will copy but the download will fail because the content requires follower authentication to view. For official help, visit help.twitter.com for details on public and protected tweets.

PINTEREST - Open the Pinterest app or website. Navigate to the pin containing the video you want to save. Tap the pin to open it in full view. On mobile, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the pin. On desktop, hover over the pin and click the three dots. From the menu, select Copy Link. Paste it into the [Pinterest video downloader](/pinterest-video-downloader).

Pinterest video pins are also called Idea Pins when they contain multiple pages or clips. The link format is pinterest.com/pin/XXXXX/ or pin.it/XXXXX. Pinterest video pins are public by default since Pinterest is a discovery platform. However, secret boards and private boards will not provide accessible links. If the pin is from a creator's public board, the downloader can typically process it. Visit help.pinterest.com for more on board visibility settings.

SNAPCHAT - Snapchat handles links differently than other platforms. Most Snapchat content - stories, snaps, and chats - is private by default and does not produce shareable public links. However, Snapchat Spotlight videos and some Snapchat Discover content are publicly viewable and have shareable links. To copy a Spotlight video link, open the Snapchat app, go to the Spotlight tab, find a video, tap the Share button (arrow icon), and select Copy Link. Paste it into the [Snapchat video downloader](/snapchat-video-downloader).

Snapchat Spotlight links typically use a story.snapchat.com domain. Keep in mind that the vast majority of Snapchat content is designed to be ephemeral and private. Only publicly shared Spotlight or Discover videos will produce links that a downloader tool can process. Private snaps, chat videos, and friend stories cannot and should not be downloaded. Consult support.snapchat.com for official information on Spotlight sharing.

THREADS - Open the Threads app from Meta. Find the post containing a video. Tap the paper airplane icon (Share) below the post. From the share sheet, tap Copy Link. The Threads post URL is now in your clipboard. Paste it into the [Threads video downloader](/threads-video-downloader).

Threads links use the format threads.net/@username/post/XXXXX. Threads is closely integrated with Instagram, and many Threads posts are essentially cross-posts. The privacy settings of the associated Instagram account affect Threads visibility - if the Instagram account is private, Threads content from that account will also be restricted. Only public Threads posts from public accounts can be processed. Check help.instagram.com for official Threads sharing documentation.

LINKEDIN - Open the LinkedIn app or website. Find the public video post in your feed. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the post. On desktop, these dots appear at the top right of the post area. From the dropdown menu, select Copy Link to Post. If the post is public, you can also copy the URL directly from the browser's address bar on desktop. Paste it into the [LinkedIn video downloader](/linkedin-video-downloader).

LinkedIn video links typically follow the format linkedin.com/posts/username-XXXXX or linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:XXXXX. LinkedIn posts can have different visibility settings: Anyone, Connections Only, or specific groups. Only posts set to Anyone (public) visibility can be accessed through a downloader tool. Refer to linkedin.com/help for official guidance on post visibility settings.

GENERAL TIPS - No matter which platform you are using, three rules apply. First, verify the video is from a public account or public post. If you are unsure, open the link in a private browser window (incognito mode in your browser). If you can view the video without logging in, it is public.

Second, always copy the individual post or video link, not the profile or page link. A profile link like tiktok.com/@chefafrique will not work - you need the link to the specific video. The URL should contain a unique identifier after the username.

Third, be aware of shortened links. TikTok (vm.tiktok.com), Instagram, Facebook (fb.watch), and Pinterest (pin.it) all generate shortened URLs when you share. These are fine to use - Grokpedia resolves shortened links automatically - but some third-party link shorteners may add tracking or redirects that interfere with download processing. Stick with the platform-native share link whenever possible.

One final note: the Copy Link feature is provided by the platforms themselves. They designed it for sharing content. Using that feature to save a public video for personal offline viewing is within the intended use of the share functionality - as long as you respect creator rights and do not redistribute the content.