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Set up a connection to Google YouTube

Naga Sri Hari Gonaboyina
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YouTube is an online video platform designed for users to upload, share, watch, and monetize video content.

Set up a connection

After you start the connection, configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings:

Setting Instructions
Name your connection * 

Enter a clear and distinguishable name.

Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of connections in your account.
OAuth 2.0 client * 

Select the OAuth 2.0 client that stores the client ID and client secret provided to you by Google YouTube. For detailed information on retrieving the client credentials, see OAuth client ID credentials.

To add an OAuth 2.0 client and configure your credentials, click the plus (+) button. Click the edit (pencil.svg) button to modify a selected OAuth 2.0 client. For more information, see Create an OAuth 2.0 iClient resource.
Scopes * 

Scopes are OAuth 2.0 permissions that Google YouTube defines to limit access to your account.

How to configure the scopes

Tip

This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see the OAuth 2.0 auth universal connector documentation.

How to configure the scopes

  • Click Scope.

  • To access all of the scopes in the API, click the » button.

    – or – 

    Check the scopes you want to add and click the > button.

  • Click Save.

Save and authorize

  1. Click Save and authorize to commit your changes and proceed to sign in with Google YouTube.
  2. After signing in, review the permissions for the integration and click Allow.

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