YouTube
Buffer
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects YouTube + Buffer

YT to Buffer (any new upload)

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect YouTube and Buffer

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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.

YouTube and Buffer can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in YouTube

YouTube

New public video uploaded by you in YouTube

This Trigger fires every time you upload a new public video to YouTube.

Then this action happens in Buffer

Buffer

Add photo to Buffer in Buffer

This Action will add a photo to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to YT to Buffer (any new upload).

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect YouTube and Buffer to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect YouTube to IFTTT.

    Connect YouTube to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your YouTube account, using YouTube credentials.

  • Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Buffer account, using Buffer 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

    Set up a Trigger action for YouTube

    Choose the following trigger: New public video uploaded by you (This Trigger fires every time you upload a new public video to YouTube.).

  • Then set up an Action for Buffer

    Then set up an Action for Buffer

    Choose this action: Add photo to Buffer (This Action will add a photo to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between YouTube and Buffer.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 YT to Buffer (any new upload)!

Supported triggers and actions

  • YouTube

    New public video uploaded by you

    This Trigger fires every time you upload a new public video to YouTube.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • YouTube

    New liked video

    This Trigger fires every time you like a video on YouTube.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • YouTube

    New video in channel

    Trigger when a new video is published to a specific YouTube channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • YouTube

    New video from search

    This Trigger fires every time a video is published that matches a search query.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • YouTube

    New video

    Trigger when a new video is uploaded by a specific YouTube username.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • YouTube

    New public video from subscriptions

    This Trigger fires every time a specific user you are subscribed to makes a new video public.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    Add to queue

    Add an item to your queue or send an update immediately to any of your Buffer channels.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Add to buffer

    This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.

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    actionbyiftttautomateio
  • Buffer

    Add photo to buffer

    This Action will add a photo to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Buffer

    Add to schedule

    Add an item to your Buffer, scheduled at a specific time in the future.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Create a status update

    Creates a new status update in selected services.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Buffer

    Create idea

    Create an Idea

    zapier
    actionbyzapier

Apps you need

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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