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Select a trigger from Google Calendar

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Google Calendar, a trigger could be "New Calendar."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from YouTube

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with YouTube, the action could be "Upload Video."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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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.

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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 Calendar
Triggers when a calendar is created.
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Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
- Search_term
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Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
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Instant
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- Calendar
  Required
- Search_term
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Name
  Required
- Description
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Add Conferencing?
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Attendee/s
  Required
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Guests Can Modify Event
- Event Type
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Attendee/s
  Required
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
- Event ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- End Time After
- Start Time Before
Action
Search
- Username
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Playlist_id
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Title
  Required
- Description
- Video
  Required
- Privacy_status
- Publish_at
- Tags
- Category
- Made_for_kids
- Notify_subscribers
- Youtube_tos
Action
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- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
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- Calendar
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
- Time After
- Time After (Unit)
- Search_term
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Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Attendee/s
  Required
Action
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- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Notify Attendees?
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Describe Event
  Required
- Attendee/s
  Required
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- End Time After
- Start Time Before
Action
Search
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- End Time After
- Start Time Before
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Add Conferencing?
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Attendee/s
  Required
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Guests Can Modify Event
- Event Type
Action
Search or write
- Channel
  Required
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Scheduled
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- Query
  Required
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Scheduled
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- Video_id
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- Thumbnail
  Required
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- Report Breakdown
- Report_type
  Required
- Start Date
  Required
- End Date
  Required
- Report Metrics
  Required
Action
Search

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About Google Calendar

Google Calendar lets you organize your schedule and share events with co-workers and friends. With Google's free online calendar, it's easy to keep track of your daily schedule.

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