An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects YouTube + Google Calendar
Track every Super Chat message you receive in a Google Calendar
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect YouTube and Google Calendar
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.
Categories
YouTube and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in YouTube
New Super Chat message in YouTube
This trigger fires when there is a new Super Chat message in a live chat during a live stream on your channel.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
Create a detailed event in Google Calendar
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Track every Super Chat message you receive in a Google Calendar.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect YouTube and Google Calendar 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 Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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 Super Chat message (This trigger fires when there is a new Super Chat message in a live chat during a live stream on your channel.).
Then set up an Action for Google Calendar
Choose this action: Create a detailed event (This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.).
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 Calendar.
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 Track every Super Chat message you receive in a Google Calendar!
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Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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