How to Upload Images From Google Drive to Hootsuite

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to connect Google Drive to Hootsuite using a Zapier automation so that any new image added to a specified Drive folder is automatically uploaded to Hootsuite as a media asset. Once the Zap is live, the process runs without manual intervention, saving social media teams significant time.

Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel and click Create.
2. Select Zaps from the list of options.
3. Click the Trigger tab to start the integration process.
4. Search for Google Drive and pick it from the recommended matches.
5. Click the Trigger Event menu to view the available options.
6. Select New File in Folder as your Trigger Event.
7. Tap Sign In and log into your Google account.
8. Click Allow to accept the terms and grant the necessary permissions.
9. Fill in the Trigger fields and select the folder that contains the images you want to upload to Hootsuite.
10. Tap Continue to run your input and test the Trigger.
11. Choose the specific record you wish to use, then click Continue With Selected Record.
12. Search for Hootsuite and select it as the Action app.
13. Tap the Action Event menu to proceed.
14. Choose Create Media Upload Job from the available choices.
15. Click Sign In and log into your Hootsuite account.
16. Click Allow to agree with the terms and grant the necessary access.
17. Find the File to Upload input field and click its Add button.
18. Browse the dynamic options and select File.
19. Click Continue to publish and enable the integration.
20. Once complete, images added to your selected Google Drive folder will be automatically uploaded to Hootsuite — just add new images to the folder to share more.