My platform URL is not validating
When a YouTube, music, Instagram, TikTok, or store URL is rejected.
Platform sections expect a specific kind of link, and most validation errors come from pasting the wrong shape of URL or a link to private content. A link that opens fine in your browser can still be rejected if it is the wrong type for the section, for example a profile link where the section wants a single post. The fixes below cover the common cases across YouTube, music, Instagram, TikTok, and store sections.
Common causes
- The content is private or unlisted. Only public content can embed, so set the item to public first.
- The link is shortened or redirected. Paste the full link straight from the platform rather than a share shortener.
- The link is the wrong type for the section. TikTok expects a single video URL, Instagram expects a single post URL, YouTube expects your channel URL, and music sections expect a share link to a track, album, or playlist. A profile, hashtag, or search link will be rejected.
What each section expects
- YouTube: a channel link such as https://www.youtube.com/@yourchannel.
- TikTok: a single video link such as https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890.
- Instagram: a single post link such as https://www.instagram.com/p/POST_ID/, plus your handle.
- Music: a share link to one track, album, or playlist from Spotify, SoundCloud, or Apple Music.
How to get a clean link
- Open the exact item you want to feature on the source platform.
- Use that platform built-in Share or Copy link option rather than copying the address bar.
- Paste the result into the matching field in Bytesize.
Troubleshooting
- It still will not validate
- Send the exact link to founders@mylinks.ai and tell us which section type you are adding. We can usually spot the problem from the URL pattern and point you to the right link to use.
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