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Quickly connect YouTube to URL Shortener by Zapier with a Zapier template.
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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Comment on Video" from YouTube.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Shorten URL" in URL Shortener by Zapier.
You’re connected!
Zapier seamlessly connects YouTube and URL Shortener by Zapier, 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.
- Video IDRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- ChannelRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- QueryRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Quota_copy
- Upload_size_copy
- TitleRequired
- DescriptionRequired
- VideoRequired
- Thumbnail
- Privacy_status
- Publish_at
- Tags
- Language_section
- Default Language
- Default Audio Language
- Localizations_help_text
- Language Code
- Localized Title
- Localized Description
- Recording_section
- Recording Date
- Recording Location
- Advanced_section
- License
- Allow Embedding
- Public Statistics Viewable
- Category_id_help_text
- Category
- Made_for_kids
- Notify_subscribers
ActionWrite
- Channel IDRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Playlist_idRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Quota_copy
- PlaylistRequired
- Video IDRequired
- Position
- Note
ActionWrite- Thumbnail_size_copy
- Video_idRequired
- ThumbnailRequired
ActionWrite
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Practical ways you can use YouTube and URL Shortener by Zapier
Shorten URLs for newly uploaded videos on YouTube.
When a new video is uploaded to your YouTube channel, Zapier automatically generates a short link using URL Shortener by Zapier. This makes it easier to share your content across emails, social media, or other marketing platforms.
Business OwnerShare support videos with short links.
Whenever a training or FAQ video is added to your YouTube playlist, Zapier triggers a shortened URL using URL Shortener by Zapier. This allows your support ops team to quickly share bite-sized links with customers, streamlining access and reducing confusion.
Customer Support OpsTrack new video pitches with reports.
When a new video idea is uploaded or newly available in a playlist, Zapier generates a report in YouTube. This ensures that trending or high-potential video ideas are quickly tracked and acted on, reducing missed opportunities to engage your audience.
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