Integrate YouTube Video Details in Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the process of adding YouTube video details to Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide included. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin adding YouTube video details in Google Sheets, access Pabbly Connect by visiting Pabbly.com/connect. This platform enables seamless integration between various applications like YouTube and Google Sheets.

Upon reaching the Pabbly Connect landing page, you will find options to either sign in or sign up. If you are a new user, click on the sign-up tab, which will take less than two minutes. Upon account creation, you will receive 100 free tasks to use for your integrations.

2. Creating Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Here, you will name your workflow. For this integration, name it ‘Add YouTube Video Details in Google Sheets.’ This title reflects the purpose of your automation.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to initialize your workflow.
• You will be prompted to set up a trigger and an action application.

In this case, select YouTube as your trigger application. The trigger event will be ‘New Video in Channel’ which activates when a new video is uploaded. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your YouTube account with Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up the YouTube Integration

After connecting to YouTube, you need to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your YouTube account. Select the appropriate account and click ‘Continue’ to complete the authorization process. using Pabbly Connect

Next, you will need to provide your Channel ID. This ID can be found in your YouTube channel settings. Once you have entered the Channel ID, click on ‘Send Test Request’ to retrieve the details of the latest video.

• Ensure that the test request retrieves the video title, URL, and description.
• If the description is incomplete, proceed to the next step.

To get the complete description, repeat the process by selecting YouTube again as your action application, and choose the event ‘List Video by ID.’ This will allow you to fetch the full details of the video.

4. Integrating Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

Now that you have the complete video details, it’s time to send this information to Google Sheets. Select Google Sheets as your action application and choose the action event ‘Add New Row.’ This will automatically add the video details to your Google Sheet. using Pabbly Connect

Connect your Google Sheets account by clicking on ‘Add New Connection.’ Authorize the connection and select the specific spreadsheet you created for this integration. Map the fields accordingly to ensure the video title, URL, description, and published date are correctly added to the sheet.

Map the video title, URL, and description from the previous steps. Format the published date correctly to ensure it appears as intended in your sheet.

After mapping all the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm that the data is being sent to Google Sheets successfully.

5. Testing the Integration in Real-Time

With your workflow set up, it’s crucial to test the integration to ensure it works in real-time. After setting everything up, upload a new video to your YouTube channel. Make sure to include a unique title and description. using Pabbly Connect

After uploading, remember that Pabbly Connect checks for new data every 10 minutes. After this interval, check your Google Sheets to see if the new video details have been added. This confirms that the integration is functioning as expected.

If the details appear in your Google Sheets, your integration is successful! You can now automate the process of adding YouTube video details to your Google Sheets every time a new video is uploaded.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the process of adding YouTube video details to Google Sheets. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that your video information is always up to date in your sheets.