YouTube: Upload Video
Upload a video to YouTube with full metadata: title, description, tags, category, privacy, scheduled publish time, thumbnail and optional playlist. Stores the new video id/URL.
Overview
YouTube: Upload Video is a no-code automation step in the Social Media category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 12 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Upload a video to YouTube with full metadata: title, description, tags, category, privacy, scheduled publish time, thumbnail and optional playlist. Stores the new video id/URL.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection name | variable | Required | youtube | Name of the connection created by 'Authorize YouTube'. |
| Video file | file | Required | Local video file (mp4, mov, …). Example: C:/videos/clip.mp4 Supports variables | |
| Title | string | Required | Example: My awesome video Supports variables | |
| Description | multiline | Optional | Supports variables | |
| Tags (comma separated) | string | Optional | Example: rpa, automation, tutorial Supports variables | |
| Category | dropdownFilm & Animation · Autos & Vehicles · Music · Pets & Animals · Sports · Travel & Events · Gaming · People & Blogs · Comedy · Entertainment · News & Politics · Howto & Style · Education · Science & Technology · Nonprofits & Activism | Optional | People & Blogs | |
| Privacy | dropdownprivate · unlisted · public | Optional | private | |
| Schedule publish (optional, ISO 8601) | string | Optional | RFC3339/ISO 8601 UTC, e.g. 2026-07-01T09:00:00Z. Requires privacy = private. Blank = publish per the privacy setting. Example: 2026-07-01T09:00:00Z Supports variables | |
| Made for kids | dropdownNo · Yes | Optional | No | |
| Thumbnail image (optional) | file | Optional | jpg/png ≤ 2MB. Needs a verified channel. Supports variables | |
| Add to playlist id (optional) | string | Optional | Example: PLxxxxxxxx Supports variables | |
| Store video id in | variable | Optional | Example: videoId |
How to use YouTube: Upload Video
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the YouTube: Upload Video command from the Social Media group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — YouTube: Upload Video has 12 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the YouTube: Upload Video command do?
Upload a video to YouTube with full metadata: title, description, tags, category, privacy, scheduled publish time, thumbnail and optional playlist. Stores the new video id/URL.
Which group does the YouTube: Upload Video command belong to?
YouTube: Upload Video is part of the Social Media group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the YouTube: Upload Video command take any parameters?
Yes — YouTube: Upload Video has 12 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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