Tutorials

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Optional YouTube API setup

Enable YouTube API access for workflows that need video metadata or transcripts.

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Enable the API

Open Google Cloud Console, enable the YouTube Data API v3, then create an API key in Credentials.

Enable the API

Create credentials

Use Create Credentials, choose API Key, and copy the generated key. Restrict it in Google Cloud if you plan to use it long term.

Create credentials

Paste into settings

Add the key to the integration settings that need YouTube access. Keep it out of configuration exports unless a future encrypted export flow is added.

Paste into settings