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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Trigger event

Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Comment" from Box.

Add your action

An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Video to Playlist" in YouTube.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Comment
Triggers when someone comments on a file in a folder you own/collaborate on.
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- Folder
  Required
- Share
Trigger
Polling
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Task Assigned to You
Triggered when you are assigned a task.
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- File ID
  Required
- Access Level
- Expiration Date
Action
Write
- Email
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Role
  Required
Action
Write

- File ID
  Required
- Question
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
- Box AI Prompt
  Required
Action
Write

- Group Name
  Required
- Provisioned
- External Sync Identifier
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder ID
  Required
- Recursive
Action
Write
- User ID
  Required
- Force Delete
- Notify User
Action
Write
- Folder
- Name of New Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
Action
Write
- User ID
  Required
Action
Write
- File_id
  Required
- New Folder
  Required
- Action to Perform
Action
Write
- File_id
  Required
- Message
- Due_at
- Assign_to
Action
Write
- File Name
  Required
- Folder
- File_extensions
Action
Search
- File ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Video ID
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Channel
  Required
Trigger
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- Query
  Required
Trigger
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- Quota_copy
- Upload_size_copy
- Title
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Video
  Required
- Thumbnail
- Privacy_status
- Publish_at
- Tags
- Language_section
- Default Language
- Default Audio Language
- Localizations_help_text
- Language Code
- Localized Title
- Localized Description
- Recording_section
- Recording Date
- Recording Location
- Advanced_section
- License
- Allow Embedding
- Public Statistics Viewable
- Category_id_help_text
- Category
- Made_for_kids
- Notify_subscribers
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Report Breakdown
- Report Type
  Required
- Start Date
  Required
- End Date
  Required
- Report Metrics
  Required
Action
Search

Event
Triggers when a new event is performed (this is the activity stream).
Trigger
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- Folder
Trigger
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- File ID
  Required
- Template Key
  Required
- Metadata (JSON Object)
  Required
Action
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- Folder ID
  Required
- Access Level
- Expiration Date
Action
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- User ID
  Required
- Group ID
  Required
- Role
Action
Write
- Hub ID
  Required
- Question
  Required
Action
Write
- File_id
  Required
- Message
  Required
Action
Write
- User Name
  Required
- User Email
  Required
- Platform Access Only
- External App User ID
Action
Write
- Template Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Group ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder
  Required
- File
  Required
- Name
- Share this file?
Action
Write
- Template ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Template Name
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
Action
Write
- File ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Folder
  Required
- Name of New File
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Share this file?
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Folder Name
  Required
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Marker
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Limit
- Marker
Action
Search
- Channel ID
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Playlist_id
  Required
- Privacy status
Trigger
Polling
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- Quota_copy
- Playlist
  Required
- Video ID
  Required
- Position
- Note
Action
Write
- Thumbnail_size_copy
- Video_id
  Required
- Thumbnail
  Required
Action
Write
- Search Query
- Channel ID
- Order Results By
- Published After
- Published Before
- Video Duration
- Video Definition
- Video Dimension
- Video Caption
- Video License
- Safe Search
- Region Code
- Relevance Language
- Video Category ID
- Max Results
Action
Search

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Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Trigger Box and YouTube actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

Install

# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

Run an action

import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* box / youtube action */ });

Run the SDK docs

There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.

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Practical ways you can use Box and YouTube

Archive YouTube videos in Box folders.

Automatically keep track of your YouTube content in an organized manner. When a new video is uploaded to your YouTube channel, Zapier can create a new folder in Box and upload the video file for archiving. This ensures your content is always backed up for future use or reference, saving time on manual downloads and uploads.

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Sync uploaded Box files to YouTube.

Automate uploading video content for your organization. When a new video file is added to a specific Box folder, Zapier can upload it directly to your YouTube channel. This ensures IT can quickly distribute company content on public or private channels while eliminating the repetitive upload task.

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Share sales training videos instantly.

Streamline sales team training. When a new sales training video is uploaded to a YouTube playlist, Zapier can automatically upload the video to a specific folder in Box. This keeps training materials centralized and accessible, reducing time spent on organizing and sharing resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Box + YouTube integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Box and YouTube

How can I integrate Box with YouTube?

You can integrate Box with YouTube by setting up automated workflows using our platform. This allows you to trigger actions in YouTube based on events occurring in your Box account, such as uploading a new file.

What triggers are available for Box when integrating with YouTube?

When integrating Box with YouTube, you can use triggers like 'New File Added' or 'File Updated' in a specific folder within your Box account to initiate actions on YouTube.

What kind of actions can be performed on YouTube through the integration with Box?

You can perform actions such as uploading a video to your YouTube channel when a new file is added to a specified folder in your Box account.

Can a file upload in Box trigger a private video upload on YouTube?

Yes, you can configure the integration to upload videos privately to your YouTube channel whenever new files are uploaded to certain folders in your Box account.

Is it possible to update metadata on YouTube videos through this integration?

Yes, actions such as updating video metadata like title and description on YouTube can be configured when certain changes occur in your Box files.

Are there any limitations when configuring triggers between Box and YouTube?

While most triggers and actions work seamlessly, some complex workflows may require additional configuration steps or might have limitations based on API restrictions from either platform.

How secure is the data transfer between Box and YouTube during integration?

We prioritize security by ensuring encrypted data transfers and compliance with both Box's and YouTube's security standards throughout the integration process.

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Connect Box and YouTube to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Upload new Box files as YouTube videos

Upload new Box files as YouTube videos

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Box and YouTube with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Practical ways you can use Box and YouTube

Archive YouTube videos in Box folders.

Sync uploaded Box files to YouTube.

Share sales training videos instantly.

Learn how to automate YouTube on the Zapier blog

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