How to Copy a Xiaohongshu Link
Most failed downloads start with a bad clipboard. This page covers Share → Copy Link for both Xiaohongshu and RedNote app UIs — short links, explore URLs, and full share text.
You can paste either a bare URL or the entire share card — we extract the link either way.
Open the Xiaohongshu Downloader →
Quick steps
- Open a public note. Private notes cannot produce a usable public share URL.
- Tap Share. Use the share arrow on the note (position varies by app version).
- Copy Link. Choose Copy Link. Expect xhslink.com, explore URLs, or full share text.
- Paste into the downloader. Return here, paste everything, tap Download.
Valid Xiaohongshu link shapes
- Short:
http://xhslink.com/o/… - Explore:
xiaohongshu.com/explore/…withxsec_token - Full share text that contains one of the above
What not to paste
Profile pages, hashtag feeds, bare note IDs, or week-old chat forwards often fail. If parse errors persist, open download not working.
Related questions
Is Copy Link the same as Copy?
Prefer Copy Link when both appear — it usually includes the canonical URL rather than caption-only text.
Can I paste Chinese share text?
Yes. Titles and emoji around the URL are fine; our parser finds the http(s) link inside.
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