How to Upload YouTube Videos from Google Drive Folder Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate uploading YouTube videos from Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to streamline your video uploads. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for YouTube Video Uploads

To upload YouTube videos from Google Drive folder, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website and either sign in or create a new account. This integration platform is essential for automating your video uploads, allowing seamless connections between Google Drive, Google Sheets, and YouTube.

Once logged in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect. This will take you to the dashboard where you can create workflows that automate your tasks. You can create a new workflow specifically for uploading videos from your Google Drive folder to your YouTube channel.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Upload YouTube Videos from Google Drive Folder’. You can also select a folder in which to save your workflow for better organization.

• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed to the workflow setup.
• Set up your trigger application, which will be Google Drive.
• Select the trigger event as ‘New Folder in Specific Folder’.

Once you have configured your trigger, the next step is to connect Google Drive with Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’. Sign in with your Google account and allow access to complete the connection.

3. Mapping Your Google Drive Folder

With the connection established, you need to select the specific Google Drive folder that contains your YouTube videos. This is crucial because Pabbly Connect will monitor this folder for new uploads. Open the dropdown menu and choose your designated folder.

After selecting the folder, upload your videos into this specific Google Drive folder. Once the upload is complete, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will check for new folders and confirm that your setup is working correctly.

• Ensure your folder is publicly accessible for uploading to YouTube.
• Check the response to verify that the folder details have been received.

Once you receive a successful response, you can proceed to the next steps in your workflow.

4. Setting Up Google Sheets for SEO Details

Now that your trigger is in place, it’s time to set up your action steps. The first action will be to retrieve SEO details from Google Sheets. Select Google Sheets as your action application in Pabbly Connect.

Choose the action event ‘Lookup Spreadsheet Row V2’. Connect your Google Sheets account by signing in and allowing access. Then, select the spreadsheet containing your SEO details, such as video title, description, and tags. You will map the file name you received from the Google Drive response to find the corresponding SEO details.

Select the correct spreadsheet from your Google Sheets account. Map the file name to retrieve the relevant SEO details.

After mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm that you can successfully retrieve the SEO details associated with your video file.

5. Uploading Videos to YouTube

The final step involves uploading your video to YouTube using the details you’ve gathered. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select YouTube as your application.

Choose the action event ‘Upload Video (Beta)’. Connect your YouTube account and map the necessary fields such as video title, description, tags, and video URL. This URL will be obtained from the previous step where you retrieved the video details from Google Drive.

Map your video title and description from the Google Sheets response. Set the visibility status of the video (Pabbly, Private, or Unlisted).

After filling in all the required details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You should receive a response confirming that your video upload has been initiated. Check your YouTube channel to see the uploaded video.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect allows you to automate the process of uploading YouTube videos directly from a Google Drive folder. This integration streamlines your workflow, saving you time and effort in managing your video uploads. By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently set up this automation for your YouTube channel.