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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Calendar" from Google Calendar.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Video to Playlist" in YouTube.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Google Calendar 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 Calendar
Triggers when a calendar is created.
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- Expand Recurring Events
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- Time After
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Practical ways you can use Google Calendar and YouTube
Plan meetings for important channel announcements.
When you upload a new video to your business's YouTube channel, especially one involving important updates, Zapier schedules a leadership meeting in Google Calendar. This keeps key decision-makers informed and ready for timely follow-ups.
Business Owner
Update calendar when new technical tutorials are published.
When a new technical tutorial or educational content is uploaded to your engineering-focused YouTube channel, Zapier adds a scheduled reminder to Google Calendar. Engineers can stay updated on new resources to improve skills and complete certifications.
EngineeringSchedule team review meetings for new videos.
When a new video is added to a specific YouTube playlist, Zapier automatically schedules a team review meeting in Google Calendar. This ensures that the team is promptly aligned to provide feedback or approve the video, minimizing delays and maintaining efficient workflows.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Calendar + YouTube integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Calendar and YouTube
Can I automatically upload my Google Calendar events to my YouTube channel?
Currently, direct uploading of Google Calendar events to YouTube is not a feature we support. However, you can automate the creation of reminders or posts about such events on YouTube by using trigger actions that alert subscribers about upcoming events from your calendar.
Is it possible to post a video on YouTube when a new event is added to my Google Calendar?
Yes, by setting up a workflow, you can automatically trigger a specific action such as posting a pre-uploaded or scheduled video on YouTube whenever a new event is added to your Google Calendar.
How can I notify my audience about upcoming live streams using Google Calendar?
You can set triggers within Google Calendar to automate notifications on your YouTube channel for upcoming live streams. This could involve creating posts or scheduling updates that inform viewers of the schedule.
Can I create YouTube community posts based on calendar schedules?
Yes, with integration setups, whenever there's an update or new entry in your Google Calendar, it can trigger the creation and publication of community posts on your YouTube channel according to the specified schedule.
What type of content updates are supported between Google Calendar and YouTube?
Our platform allows various triggers like event starts or additions in Google Calendar to carry out actions such as creating reminders or updating statuses that communicate schedules through your existing content on YouTube.
Are there any limitations in integrating Google Calendar with YouTube through our platform?
While numerous actions are supported through our platform like alerting followers about events and managing posts about schedules, direct streaming activation is not automated and still requires manual handling.
Does the integration support recurring calendar events for triggering YouTube channel activities?
Absolutely, you can configure recurring events in Google Calendar as triggers for repeating actions like regular posting reminders or updates on upcoming content within your YouTube channel.
