An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects YouTube + LinkedIn
If New video from search, then Share an update on your profile
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect YouTube and LinkedIn
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 LinkedIn can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in YouTube
New video from search in YouTube
This Trigger fires every time a video is published that matches a search query.
Then this action happens in LinkedIn
Share an update in LinkedIn
This action will share a text update on your LinkedIn profile.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If New video from search, then Share an update on your profile.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect YouTube and LinkedIn 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 LinkedIn to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your LinkedIn account, using LinkedIn 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 from search (This Trigger fires every time a video is published that matches a search query.).
Then set up an Action for LinkedIn
Choose this action: Share an update (This action will share a text update on your LinkedIn profile.).
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 LinkedIn.
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 If New video from search, then Share an update on your profile!
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