Streamline Social Media: Auto Post Reels & Shorts from Google Sheets to Instagram & YouTube

Learn how to automate posting Reels and Shorts from Google Sheets to Instagram and YouTube using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Automation

To streamline social media posting, first, access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate posting Reels to Instagram and Shorts to YouTube using data from Google Sheets. Go to your browser and enter the URL for Pabbly Connect.

Once on the Pabbly Connect page, you can either sign in or create a free account. New users can click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button. After signing in, navigate to the dashboard to create a new workflow. This is where the integration begins.

2. Integrating Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

The next step involves integrating Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. In your Google Sheets, create a new sheet where you will input details for your Reels and Shorts. This includes the video link, title, caption, and publish date.

• Add the date and time for posting.
• Include the video title and description.
• Insert the video URL in the designated column.

This setup in your Google Sheets is crucial as it feeds the necessary data into Pabbly Connect for automation. Once the sheet is ready, proceed to connect it with Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up Trigger in Pabbly Connect

Now, let’s set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect. In your Pabbly dashboard, select the Google Sheets app as the trigger application. Choose the ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ option to trigger the automation when a new row is added.

After selecting the trigger, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. Copy this URL and go back to your Google Sheet. Navigate to Extensions > Add-ons > Get Add-ons, and search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ to install the add-on. Once installed, refresh the sheet and set up the webhook by pasting the URL in the initial setup.

4. Automating Instagram and YouTube Posting

With the trigger set, the next step is to automate posting to Instagram and YouTube using Pabbly Connect. For Instagram, select the ‘Instagram for Business’ app and choose the ‘Create Reel Video’ action. Connect your Instagram account and map the video URL and caption from the Google Sheets response.

• Map the video URL from Google Sheets.
• Add the caption and select whether to share on your feed.

After setting up Instagram, add another action for YouTube by selecting the ‘YouTube’ app and choosing ‘Upload Video’. Connect your YouTube account and map the necessary fields such as video title, description, and visibility status, ensuring everything corresponds with the data from Google Sheets.

5. Finalizing the Automation Workflow

Finally, finalize your automation with Pabbly Connect. Add a delay action to schedule the posts according to the date and time specified in your Google Sheets. Use the ‘Delay Until’ feature to ensure the posts go live at the correct time.

Once everything is set, test your workflow by adding a new row to your Google Sheets. The automation should trigger, posting the Reel on Instagram and the Short on YouTube at the scheduled time. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your content reaches multiple platforms seamlessly.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrates how to use Pabbly Connect to automate posting Reels and Shorts from Google Sheets to Instagram and YouTube. By following these steps, you can streamline your social media management effectively.