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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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Zapier seamlessly connects Box and YouTube, automating your workflow.
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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- Share
Try ItTriggerPolling- Task Assigned to You
Triggered when you are assigned a task.
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- MessageRequired
ActionWrite
- Event
Triggers when a new event is performed (this is the activity stream).
Try ItTriggerPolling - Folder
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- FolderRequired
- RoleRequired
ActionWrite- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Name
- Share this file?
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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.
Business Owner
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.
ITShare 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.
