Automatically Export YouTube Comments to Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically export YouTube comments from a specific video to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial included. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for YouTube Comments Export

To start exporting YouTube comments to Google Sheets automatically, you need to use Pabbly Connect. First, visit the Pabbly Connect website and create a free account. If you already have an account, simply sign in to access your dashboard.

Once logged in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate the process. You will be prompted to enter a name for your workflow. For this integration, you can name it ‘Export YouTube Comments to Google Sheets’. This name will help you identify the workflow later.

2. Selecting YouTube and Google Sheets in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger and action applications in Pabbly Connect. The first application you need to select is YouTube, where the trigger event will be set to ‘New Comment on Video’. This means that every time a new comment is posted on the specified video, it will trigger the workflow.

• Select YouTube as the first application.
• Choose the trigger event: ‘New Comment on Video’.
• Connect your YouTube account to Pabbly Connect.

After connecting, you will need to specify the channel name and the specific video you want to track. This allows Pabbly Connect to fetch comments from that video. Once the connection is established, you can test it to ensure that it captures the most recent comment successfully.

3. Connecting Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect

Next, you will need to set up Google Sheets as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Select Google Sheets and choose the action event ‘Add New Row’. This action will automatically add any new comments fetched from YouTube into your specified Google Sheet.

To connect Google Sheets, click on the ‘Connect’ button and authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Google account. Once connected, select the spreadsheet you want to use for storing comments. Make sure the columns in your sheet correspond to the data being fetched, such as Comment and Author.

4. Mapping Data from YouTube to Google Sheets

After establishing the connection, it’s time to map the data from YouTube comments to your Google Sheet using Pabbly Connect. In the mapping section, you will see fields for the comment and author. Select the appropriate data from the dropdown options that Pabbly Connect has fetched from YouTube.

• Map the comment text from the YouTube response.
• Map the author’s display name to the corresponding column in Google Sheets.

Once you have completed the mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will send the data to your Google Sheet, allowing you to verify that everything is working correctly. You should see the most recent comment appear in your sheet automatically.

5. Finalizing the Automation Process

After successfully mapping the data, your automation setup with Pabbly Connect is now complete. You can close the Pabbly Connect window, as the automation will continue to run in the background. Pabbly Connect checks for new comments every 10 minutes and updates your Google Sheet accordingly.

To test the automation, post a new comment on your YouTube video and wait for a few minutes. You should see the new comment reflected in your Google Sheet automatically. This setup allows you to keep track of all comments on your specific video effortlessly.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you can easily export YouTube comments from a specific video to Google Sheets automatically using Pabbly Connect. This integration not only helps in tracking comments but also in gathering feedback and content ideas effectively.