Upload video to drive via google script

Google Drive integration for uploading and renaming videos effortlessly. Trigger the workflow manually to send a video URL to a Google Script, automatically upload the video, and rename it for easy organization. Streamline your video management process with this simple automation.

7/4/2025
3 nodes
Simple
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow
Integrations:
Google Drive

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Content Creators: Individuals who regularly upload videos to Google Drive for sharing or storage.
- Marketing Teams: Teams that need to automate video uploads and management for promotional content.
- Educators: Teachers and trainers who share video resources with students and need an efficient way to manage these files.
- Developers: Those looking to integrate Google Drive functionalities into their applications or workflows.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually uploading and renaming videos in Google Drive. It automates the process, reducing the time and effort required to manage video files. By using a Google Script, it ensures that videos can be uploaded directly from a specified URL, streamlining the workflow for users who need to manage large volumes of video content.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when the user clicks the 'Test workflow' button, initiating the process.
    2. Send URL to GDrive Script and Upload: An HTTP request is sent to a Google Script web app, which uploads the video from a specified URL. The request includes the video URL and a secret for authentication. This step ensures that the video is uploaded directly to Google Drive.
    3. Rename Uploaded Video: After the upload is complete, the workflow updates the file name in Google Drive to 'Music Video 1', making it easier to identify and manage the uploaded video.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing the Video URL: Update the videoUrl in the JSON body of the HTTP request to point to the desired video file.
    - Modifying the Secret: Replace the secret value with a stronger or different secret for enhanced security.
    - Renaming the Video: Adjust the newUpdatedFileName parameter in the Rename Uploaded Video node to give the uploaded video a more relevant name.
    - Integrating Additional Nodes: Add more nodes for additional processing, such as notifications or data logging, to further enhance the workflow's capabilities.