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Seamlessly Integrate YouTube Live Events with Zoom using Zapier

Published on Feb 28th, 2024

Integrating YouTube Live Events into Zoom can elevate your meetings, webinars, or online classes by incorporating live video content directly into your Zoom sessions. Zapier, an online automation tool, creates workflows called Zaps which can be set up to simplify this integration for seamless broadcast experiences. In this article, we will guide you through the process of leveraging Zapier to connect YouTube Live Events with Zoom.


Step-by-Step Guide to Integrate YouTube Live Events into Zoom with Zapier



  1. Create your YouTube Live Event: Begin by setting up the Live Event on your YouTube channel as you normally would. Make sure your event is scheduled and that you have the correct YouTube permissions set up to host a live event.



  2. Prepare your Zoom Meeting/Webinar: Set up your Zoom meeting or webinar, keeping in mind the date and time of your YouTube Live Event. Ensure you have a Zoom account that allows live streaming of webinars or meetings.



  3. Sign Up or Log In to Zapier: Zapier will act as the intermediary between YouTube and Zoom. If you're new to Zapier, you'll need to create an account; if you're already a user, simply log in.





  1. Create a Zap: In Zapier, each workflow is called a 'Zap'. Look for the 'Make a Zap' button to create a new workflow.



  2. Choose YouTube as the Trigger App: Search for YouTube in the list of apps and select it. Then, choose 'New Live Stream' as the trigger event. This means that your workflow will start when you begin streaming your YouTube Live Event.



  3. Select Zoom as the Action App: Now search for Zoom. Select Zoom as the action app and choose 'Create Meeting' or 'Update Meeting' (if you've already scheduled it) as the action to be performed by Zapier.





  1. Customize the Zoom Action: In the action step, fill in the details of your Zoom meeting. Here, you'll input the title, description, and time, which should match the details of your YouTube Live Event.



  2. Test your Zap: It's critical to test your workflow to ensure that everything is working as it should. Zapier offers a 'Test & Review' feature to validate the setup before putting it live.



  3. Activate Your Zap: If the test is successful, you can turn on your Zap. Now, every time you start your scheduled YouTube Live Event, Zapier will automatically update or create a Zoom meeting with the details of your live stream.




Conclusion


By following the steps outlined above, you can successfully integrate YouTube Live Events into your Zoom meetings or webinars through Zapier. This integration has the potential to improve engagement, widen your audience, and streamline the process of sharing live video content with participants.


Remember, the success of such integrations relies on proper setup and testing, but once in place, the seamless connection between YouTube Live Streams and Zoom via Zapier can save you valuable time and enhance your online interactions.


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