YouTube Shorts Integration
Turn one short-form video into posts across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more.
At a glance
YouTube Shorts support
Workflow preview
YouTube Shorts- Automatic source
- Public, processed videos up to 60 seconds
- Publishing support
- Video uploads with generated Shorts metadata
- Limits
- A video is required; automatic source sync is limited to 60 seconds
- Scheduling
- Immediate and scheduled video publishing
- Drafts
- Private upload for review in YouTube Studio
- Plan
- Automatic video flows require Creator or higher
Related workflows
How it works
Connect the Google account that owns your YouTube channel. Use YouTube Shorts as an automatic video origin, add YouTube as a destination, or publish and schedule a video directly from Ferryman.
Cross-post from YouTube Shorts
Ferryman detects new public, processed uploads that are 60 seconds or shorter. It can route the video to TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and supported text platforms while filtering Ferryman-created uploads to prevent posting loops.
Publish to YouTube
- Upload short-form video as a live public post or a private draft
- Publish immediately or schedule through Ferryman
- Generate a YouTube-safe title and description from your caption
- Automatically add the Shorts designation to upload metadata
Setup
- Open Settings on a Creator, Pro, or Max plan
- Connect YouTube and authorize your Google account
- Select YouTube as a video origin, destination, or both
- Choose live or draft publishing for each video route
Frequently asked questions
Can YouTube Shorts be an origin platform?
Yes. On Creator, Pro, and Max plans, Ferryman can detect new public YouTube uploads up to 60 seconds and send them to selected destinations.
Can Ferryman upload videos to YouTube Shorts?
Yes. YouTube can be a video destination in automatic flows, direct multi-platform posts, and scheduled posts.
Can Ferryman send a YouTube upload as a draft?
Yes. Ferryman can upload privately so you can review and edit the video in YouTube Studio before publishing it.
Does YouTube support text-only cross-posts?
No. A video attachment is required when YouTube is selected as a destination.