An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects YouTube + Google Drive
Chris Brown
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect YouTube and Google Drive
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 Google Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in YouTube
New liked video in YouTube
This Trigger fires every time you like a video on YouTube.
Then this action happens in Google Drive
Upload file from URL in Google Drive
This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Chris Brown.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect YouTube and Google Drive 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 Google Drive to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive 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 liked video (This Trigger fires every time you like a video on YouTube.).
Then set up an Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: Upload file from URL (This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.).
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 Google Drive.
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 Chris Brown!
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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.
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actionbyzapierAdd a video to a playlist
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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).
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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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