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Select a trigger from Google Drive

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

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

Setup an action from JW Player

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with JW Player, the action could be "Update Media."

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + JW Player integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Drive and JW Player

What is required to connect Google Drive with JW Player?

To connect Google Drive with JW Player, you need an active Zapier account, access to both Google Drive and JW Player APIs, and permissions to create Zaps. Make sure you have set up triggers in Google Drive for any new file upload that you want reflected as actions in JW Player.

How do I automatically upload a video from Google Drive to JW Player?

First, create a Zap with Google Drive as the trigger app. Choose 'New File' or 'New File in Folder' as the trigger event. Then set JW Player as the action app and select 'Upload Video'. Finally, map the file data from Google Drive to the corresponding fields in the JW Player action setup.

Can I trigger video encoding in JW Player through a file update in Google Drive?

Yes, by setting up a Zap where changes or updates to files in a specified folder on Google Drive trigger an encoding action in JW Player. Make sure your encoding task setup includes necessary parameters like video format and resolution.

Is it possible to manage video titles and descriptions automatically using this integration?

Yes, within your Zap configuration, once a new file is detected on Google Drive or there is an update, you can use input fields connected to JW Player's API to send details such as titles and descriptions using dynamic data from your files or metadata stored within your documents.

What happens if there is an error during integration?

When an error occurs during integration between Google Drive and JW Player, check our debugging tools that provide logs for each step of your Zap run. These logs help identify which part of the Zap failed. There's also auto-retry functionality for transient errors.

Can I organize videos into playlists on JW Player using this integration?

Yes, after setting up triggers for new videos uploaded from Google Drive into JW Player, configure further actions such as adding these videos into existing playlists based on tags or metadata attributes defined in your workflow configuration.

How secure is my data when integrating these services?

We prioritize your data security with end-to-end encryption throughout our systems while coordinating between Google Drive and JW Player integrations. Additionally, our platform undergoes regular security compliance checks.

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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.

- Drive
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write

- Drive
- File_id
  Required
- Sharing Preference
  Required
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- File Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension_copy
Action
Write

Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- Maximum Number of Results
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Search or write
- Media Events
  Required
- Properties
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Property
  Required
- File or Folder ID
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- Author
- Description
- Category
- Publish Start Date
- Publish End Date
- Permalink
- Tags
- Custom Parameters
Action
Write
- Property
  Required
- File or Folder ID
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- Category
- Tags
- Custom Parameters
Action
Search

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Include_deleted
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Search or write
- Property
  Required
- File or Folder ID
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- Author
- Description
- Category
- Publish Start Date
- Publish End Date
- Permalink
- External ID
- Tags
- Custom Parameters
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Property
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- Author
- Description
- Category
- Publish Start Date
- Publish End Date
- Permalink
- External ID
- Tags
- Custom Parameters
- File
  Required
Action
Write

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About Google Drive

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