How to Automatically Share YouTube Videos on X Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate YouTube and X using Pabbly Connect to automatically share your latest videos. Step-by-step tutorial included. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect to Set Up Automation

To start automating the sharing of YouTube videos on X, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by opening a new browser tab and searching for Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to integrate various applications seamlessly.

Once on the Pabbly Connect landing page, you will see options to sign in or sign up. If you don’t have an account, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button. This process takes just a couple of minutes and gives you access to 100 free tasks every month. If you already have an account, simply sign in to proceed.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, the next step is to create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and a pop-up window will appear. Here, you need to name your workflow according to your objective, such as ‘Share YouTube Videos on X Automatically’.

• Select a folder to save your workflow.
• Choose the appropriate folder, like ‘YouTube Videos’.
• Click on ‘Create’ to finalize the workflow setup.

This action will lead you to the main workflow window, where you will see two boxes labeled ‘Trigger’ and ‘Action’. The trigger is the event that starts your workflow, while the action is what happens as a result.

3. Setting Up the YouTube Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The first step in your workflow is to set up the trigger, which in this case will be YouTube. In the trigger section, search for ‘YouTube’ and select it. You will then need to specify the trigger event, which should be ‘New Video in Channel with Video URL’.

Next, connect YouTube to Pabbly Connect by clicking on ‘Connect’. You will be prompted to add a new connection. After clicking on this, continue to grant access to your YouTube account. Once connected, you will need to select your channel ID from the dropdown list. Make sure you have the correct channel selected to ensure the automation works properly.

4. Setting Up the Action to Create a Tweet on X

Now that your trigger is set, it’s time to configure the action to share your video on X. Search for ‘X’ or ‘Twitter’ in the action application section. Select the action event as ‘Create Tweet’. This setup will allow you to post a tweet every time a new video is uploaded. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Connect’ to link your X account with Pabbly Connect.
• Provide your client ID and client secret from the X developer portal.
• Authorize the app to allow Pabbly Connect to post tweets on your behalf.

After successfully connecting your X account, you can now set up the tweet message. Here, you can include a message like ‘New video alert: Check out our latest video on [Video Title]’ along with the video URL. This mapping will ensure that every new video posted on YouTube gets shared automatically.

5. Testing and Verifying the Integration

Once all configurations are done, it’s crucial to test the integration to ensure everything works smoothly. Click on the ‘Save and Test’ button in Pabbly Connect. This action will trigger a test tweet to be sent to your X account.

Check your X profile to verify that the tweet has been posted correctly. You should see a tweet containing your specified message along with the video title and URL. If the tweet appears as expected, your integration is successful!

Now, every time you upload a new video to your YouTube channel, it will automatically be shared as a tweet on your X account. This automation saves you time and ensures timely promotion of your content.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the sharing of YouTube videos on X. By following the steps outlined, you can set up a seamless integration that enhances your content promotion efforts.