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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 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 Drive + YouTube 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 YouTube

Integrating Google Drive with YouTube allows you to set a trigger when a new video file is added to a specific folder in Google Drive. Our integration will then automatically upload that video to your YouTube channel. You can configure specifics such as the video title, description, tags, and privacy settings for each upload.

Yes, by setting up an integration, you can create a workflow where changes to the metadata of video files in a designated Google Drive folder trigger updates to the corresponding video's metadata on your YouTube channel. This includes details like the title, description, and tags.

With our integration, you can automate the management of your YouTube playlists. For instance, adding a new file into a specified folder in Google Drive could add that file (as a new video) to a particular playlist on your YouTube channel.

If there's an error during the automated uploading process from Google Drive to YouTube, our system will notify you immediately. We also provide detailed logs that can help diagnose and resolve issues quickly.

Absolutely! Our integration allows you to set complex filters based on file name patterns or other metadata before triggering an upload. This ensures that only the files meeting your specified criteria are uploaded to your YouTube channel.

To integrate Google Drive with your YouTube account, you'll need permissions to access files in your designated folders in Google Drive and manage content on your YouTube account. You'll be prompted to grant these permissions during setup.

Yes, you can set up your workflow so that removing a video file from a specified folder in Google Drive triggers an action that automatically deletes the corresponding video from 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.

    • Drive
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Folder Name
      Required
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include Deleted Files?
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include_deleted
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • File Extension
    • Idempotency_key
    Action
    Write
    • File
      Required
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write

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