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Failed to publish the video to YouTube

  • August 27, 2025
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I'm trying to publish a video from HeyGen to YouTube. I've run the test, and it shows no errors, but the video never gets published to my YouTube account. Are there any specific considerations I should be aware of? Thank you

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi ​@vcorteso 

Help links for using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453-Send-files-in-Zaps

Help links for using YouTube in Zaps: https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations#help

 

My Zap does not show real data when I test the Upload Video action.

When you test the YouTube action "Upload Video", the step will not upload the video.

It will return default data so that you can continue setting up the Zap without affecting your channel.

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Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • August 27, 2025

Hi ​@vcorteso 

Help links for using files in Zaps: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288813453-Send-files-in-Zaps

Help links for using YouTube in Zaps: https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations#help

 

My Zap does not show real data when I test the Upload Video action.

When you test the YouTube action "Upload Video", the step will not upload the video.

It will return default data so that you can continue setting up the Zap without affecting your channel.


SamB
Community Manager
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  • September 22, 2025

Hey ​@vcorteso 👋

Just came across this and it seems like the issue was likely due to that expected behavior that Troy referenced so I’ll go ahead and mark their reply as the best answer for now. 

That said, if the Zap still failed to upload the videos after it was was switched on, or you ran into any more trouble please do let us know. Happy to lend a hand if you’re still stuck at all! 🙂