How to Upload YouTube Videos from OneDrive Files Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate uploading YouTube videos from OneDrive files using Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect to Start Automation

To upload YouTube videos from OneDrive files, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser. Once there, you will see options to sign in or sign up for free.

If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button. After creating your account, you will receive 100 free tasks each month to explore the platform. Existing users can click on ‘Sign In’ to access their dashboards directly.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, you will land on the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. This will prompt you to name your workflow, so enter ‘Upload YouTube Videos from OneDrive’. using Pabbly Connect

Next, select the folder where you want to save this workflow. For instance, you can choose the ‘Test Integrations’ folder. After naming and selecting the folder, click on ‘Create’ to proceed. This opens the trigger and action setup windows.

• Click on ‘Microsoft OneDrive’ for the trigger application.
• Select ‘New File’ as the trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect’ to build a connection with your OneDrive account.

After completing these steps, your workflow will be ready to respond to uploads in OneDrive.

3. Setting Up the Trigger for OneDrive

In this section, you will configure the trigger for your workflow using Pabbly Connect. Choose ‘Microsoft OneDrive’ as your trigger application and select the ‘New File’ trigger event. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a new connection with your OneDrive account. using Pabbly Connect

Once connected, you will need to specify the folder path where the videos will be uploaded. For example, create a new folder in OneDrive named ‘New YouTube Videos’. After creating the folder, enter its name in Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the connection is working properly.

Upon successful connection, Pabbly Connect will retrieve the details of the last uploaded file, including the download URL. This download URL is crucial as it will be used in the next steps to upload the video to YouTube.

4. Configuring the Action to Upload to YouTube

Now, you will set up the action step in Pabbly Connect to upload the video to YouTube. Search for ‘YouTube’ in the action application section and select ‘Upload Video’ as the action event. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with your YouTube account. using Pabbly Connect

After successfully connecting your YouTube account, you will need to provide several details for the video upload. This includes the Channel ID, video title, description, and the download URL obtained from the OneDrive trigger. For instance, you can use a sample title like ‘Sample Video Title’ and a sample description.

• Enter your Channel ID to specify where to upload the video.
• Map the video title from the previous step.
• Include the download URL for the video file.

Once you have filled in all the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to upload the video to your YouTube channel.

5. Testing and Verifying the Integration

After configuring both the trigger and action, it’s essential to test the integration to ensure it works correctly. Upload a new video file to your specified OneDrive folder. Wait for about 10 minutes, as Pabbly Connect checks for new files at regular intervals. using Pabbly Connect

Once the 10 minutes have passed, check your YouTube channel to verify if the video has been uploaded. If everything is set up correctly, you should see the new video uploaded as private, allowing you to make further edits as needed.

This integration allows you to automate the process of uploading videos from OneDrive to YouTube seamlessly. Whenever you upload a new video to OneDrive, it will automatically be published on your YouTube channel, saving you time and effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the uploading of YouTube videos from OneDrive files. By following these steps, you can effortlessly manage your video uploads without manual intervention, streamlining your workflow effectively.