Cross-Post TikTok Videos to YouTube Shorts
Keep creating in TikTok while Ferryman routes eligible short videos to your connected YouTube channel.
Set up TikTok to YouTube Shorts automation
- Connect the TikTok account you publish from.
- Connect the Google account that owns your YouTube channel.
- Set TikTok as the video origin and YouTube as a destination.
- Choose whether YouTube uploads should go live or arrive as private drafts.
Ferryman's automatic TikTok origin sync handles new videos up to 60 seconds on Creator, Pro, and Max plans. Longer TikTok videos are outside this automatic route.
Choose live publishing or a private draft
A live YouTube destination publishes through the configured video workflow. A private-draft destination uploads privately so you can review details in YouTube Studio first. The private option is useful when the YouTube title or description needs a final channel-specific edit.
Automatic sync is not the only workflow
You can also upload a short-form video directly in Ferryman, select TikTok and YouTube, and publish immediately or schedule it for later. Platform-specific requirements still apply, so a video accepted by one destination is not automatically guaranteed to satisfy another. Compare plan access on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Can Ferryman automatically cross-post TikTok videos to YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Creator, Pro, and Max plans can use TikTok as an automatic origin for new videos that are 60 seconds or shorter, with YouTube selected as a video destination.
Can the YouTube upload be private?
Yes. YouTube can be configured as a live destination or a private draft, allowing you to review the upload in YouTube Studio before making it public.
Does this route cross-post TikTok Photo Mode posts?
No. This route concerns short-form video. TikTok supports photo publishing as a destination, but automatic TikTok origin sync handles videos rather than TikTok photo posts.
Can I schedule a TikTok and YouTube video together?
Yes. Upload the video in Ferryman, select both destinations, and choose immediate publishing or a later time. The video must still meet each platform's requirements.
Related resources
Connect TikTok and YouTube
Connect your accounts and choose how each platform should publish.