An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects YouTube + Discord
Post new videos by a specific YouTube channel on Discord
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect YouTube and Discord
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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
YouTube and Discord can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in YouTube
New video by channel in YouTube
This Trigger fires every time a specific channel publishes a video.
Then this action happens in Discord
Post a message to a channel in Discord
This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post new videos by a specific YouTube channel on Discord.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect YouTube and Discord to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect YouTube to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your YouTube account, using YouTube credentials.
Connect Discord to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Discord account, using Discord credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for YouTube
Choose the following trigger: New video by channel (This Trigger fires every time a specific channel publishes a video.).
Then set up an Action for Discord
Choose this action: Post a message to a channel (This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.).
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 YouTube and Discord.
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 Post new videos by a specific YouTube channel on Discord!
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Apps you need
Discord is the ultimate communication tool for gamers, allowing easy voice, video, and text chat with friends and communities. Whether you belong to a school club, gaming group or art community, Discord has got you covered.
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