An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Google Drive + YouTube
Upload new Google Drive videos to YouTube
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and YouTube
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Google Drive and YouTube can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Drive
New File in Folder (Legacy) in Google Drive
Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.
Then these actions happen in Google Drive and Google Drive
Upload Video in YouTube
Post a video to your channel
New File in Folder in Google Drive
Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Upload new Google Drive videos to YouTube.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Drive and YouTube to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Drive to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Connect YouTube to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your YouTube account, using YouTube credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Drive
Choose the following trigger: New File in Folder (Legacy) (Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.).
Then set up an Action for YouTube
Choose this action: Upload Video (Post a video to your channel).
Then set up another Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: New File in Folder (Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Drive and YouTube.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Upload new Google Drive videos to YouTube!
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Supported triggers and actions
New file in folder (legacy)
Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.
triggerbyzapierNew file
Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in folder
Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder
triggerbyautomateiozapierWatch files in a folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
triggerbyintegromatUpdated file
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
triggerbyifttt
Upload video
Post a video to your channel
actionbyzapierintegratelyUpload video from url
This action will publish a video or Short from a given URL to your YouTube channel. Video will be uploaded as a Short or regular video based on the video length and aspect ratio.
actionbyiftttCustom actions (beta)
Create a new action using AI.
actionbyzapierAdd a video to a playlist
Adds a video to a user's playlist.
actionbyintegromatCreate a playlist
Creates a new playlist.
actionbyintegromatDelete a playlist
Permanently removes a playlist (deleting a playlist does not delete the videos contained in the playlist).
actionbyintegromat
Apps you need
Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.
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