--- title: YouTube slug: youtube image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_youtube.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:29:08.530Z --- With the YouTube app in Make, you can upload and watch for videos. # Requirements To use the YouTube app in Make, you must have a Google account. You can create a Google account within YouTube by going to [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/) and clicking **Sign in** in the top-right corner, then **Create Account**. # Connect YouTube and Make To create the connection: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Log in to your Make account, add a YouTube module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Optional: In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Review [YouTube's Terms of Service](https://www.youtube.com/t/terms) and [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and select **Yes** to verify that you understand and accept the terms of both. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Optional: Switch on the **Show advanced settings** toggle and enter your Google Cloud Platform project client credentials. For more information, see the [Create and configure a Google Cloud Platform project for YouTube](docId\:R7EBMLql6UasCzktOWhRa) section. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Sign in with Google**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If prompted, authenticate your account, grant all requested permissions, and confirm access. ::: :::: You've successfully created the connection and can now use the YouTube app in your scenarios. If you want to make changes to your connection in the future, follow the steps [here](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ). :::::ExpandableHeading ## Create and configure a Google Cloud Platform project for YouTuber To connect to Make using your own client credentials, you can create and configure a project in the Google Cloud Platform. ### Create a Google Cloud Platform project for YouTube To create a Google Cloud Platform project: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Log in to the [Google Cloud Platform](https://console.cloud.google.com/) using your Google credentials. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On the welcome page, click **Create or select a project** > **New project**. If you already have a project, proceed to the [step 5](#). ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yAufeXqD1oGWOPBNi5MAm-Oa9SL8PSb5oLdpaYe6goL-20250312-113144.png" size="70" width="626" height="189" position="flex-start" alt="Google Cloud Platofrm" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter a **Project name** and select the **Location** for your project. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Create**. ![Select a project](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yAufeXqD1oGWOPBNi5MAm-I7LwD3Eqxo8A1xGdNU00F-20250312-113236.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the top menu, check if your new project is selected in the **Select a project** dropdown. If not, select the project you just created. ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} To create a new project or work in the existing one, you need to have the `serviceusage.services.enable` permission. If you don’t have this permission, ask the Google Cloud Platform Project Owner or Project IAM Admin to grant it to you. ::: ### Enable API for YouTube To enable the required API: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Open the left navigation menu and go to **APIs & Services** > **Library**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Search for the following API: **YouTube Data API v3** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **YouTube Data API v3**, then click **Enable**. If you see the **Manage** button instead of the **Enable** button, you can proceed to the next step: the API is already enabled. ::: :::: ### Configure your OAuth consent screen for YouTube To configure your OAuth consent screen: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In the left sidebar, click **Google Auth Platform**. If you don't see **Google Auth Platform i**n the left sidebar, click **View all products **at the top of it, then pin **Google Auth Platform **to the sidebar. ![Google Auth Platform](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yAufeXqD1oGWOPBNi5MAm-PtY3LfOgrLoKJ90OuxeAs-20250312-113600.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Get Started**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Overview** section, under **App information**, enter *Make* as the app name and provide your Gmail address. Click **Next**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Audience**, select **External**. Click **Next**. For more information regarding user types, refer to [Google's Exceptions to verification requirements documentation](https://support.google.com/cloud/answer/9110914#exceptions-ver-reqts). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Contact Information**, enter your Gmail address and click **Next**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Finish**, agree to the Google User Data Policy. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Continue** > **Create**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Create OAuth Client**. ![Create OAuth client](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yAufeXqD1oGWOPBNi5MAm-pmJoicQVYOCcrygT-qn4X-20250312-113750.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Branding** section, under **Authorized domains**, add `make.com` and `integromat.com`. Click **Save.** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Optional: In the **Audience** section, add your Gmail address on the **Test users** page, then click **Save and continue** if you want the project to remain in the **Testing** publishing status. Read the note below to learn more about the publishing status. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Data Access** section, click **Add or remove scopes**, add the following scopes: `https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload` `https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube` You can add scopes using: - A table with filters - A window to manually enter scopes: Click **Update**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Save**. ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} **Publishing Status** **Testing:** If you keep your project in the **Testing** status, you will be required to reauthorize your connection in Make every week. To avoid weekly reauthorization, update the project status to **In production**. **In production:** If you update your project to the **In production** status, you will not be required to reauthorize the connection weekly. To update your project's status, go to the **Google Auth Platform**, the **Audience** section, and click **Publish app**. If you see the notice **Needs verification**, you can choose whether to go through the [Google verification process](https://support.google.com/cloud/answer/13463073?authuser=1\&visit_id=638718595933013017-1855034908\&rd=1) for the app or to connect to your unverified app. Currently connecting to unverified apps works in Make, but we cannot guarantee the Google will allow connections to unverified apps for an indefinite period. For more information regarding the publishing status, refer to the Publishing status section of [Google's Setting up your OAuth consent screen help](https://support.google.com/cloud/answer/10311615#zippy=). ::: ### Create your YouTube client credentials To create your client credentials: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In Google Auth Platform, click **Clients**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **+ Create Client**. ![Create Client](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yAufeXqD1oGWOPBNi5MAm-_ZOZfMOLZTl5cfqsnn9Zk-20250312-114156.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Application type** dropdown, select **Web application**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Update the **Name** of your OAuth client. This will help you identify it in the platform. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Authorized redirect URIs** section, click **+ Add URI** and enter the following redirect URI: `https://www.make.com/oauth/cb/youtube` ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Create**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the OAuth 2.0 Client you created, copy your **Client ID** and **Client secret** values, and store them in a safe place. ::: :::: You will use these values in the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** fields in Make. ::::: # YouTube modules After connecting to the YouTube app, you can use the following types of modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading **Triggers** - Watch Videos in a Channel - Watch Videos by Search - Watch Videos in a Playlist - Watch New Comments ::: :::ExpandableHeading **Videos** - Upload a Video - Update a Video Detail - Set a Video Thumbnail - Delete a Video ::: :::ExpandableHeading **Channels** - Update a Channel Banner - Update a Channel Detail ::: :::ExpandableHeading **Playlist** - Create a Playlist - Update a Playlist - Add a Video to the Playlist - Delete a Playlist ::: :::ExpandableHeading **Comments** - Reply to a Comment ::: :::ExpandableHeading **Other** - Make an API Call ::: # Templates You can look for YouTube templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # YouTube resources - [YouTube API documentation](https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/docs) - [YouTube Help](https://support.google.com/youtube/?hl=en#topic=9257498)