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Automatically transfer all YouTube playlists between channels

This automation streamlines the process of transferring all YouTube playlists, including their metadata and videos, from a source channel to a destination channel. It retrieves the playlists from the source, filters out any private or unavailable videos, and then creates new playlists with the same titles in the target channel, adding the relevant videos to each one.

This workflow is designed for anyone managing multiple YouTube channels who wants to save time and avoid the manual work of recreating playlists video by video. It leverages the YouTube API to automate the entire process accurately and quickly, continuing smoothly even if some videos fail to copy. Users can also customize the workflow by filtering playlists or modifying the copied playlist titles.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 12sEst. cost: $0.0007
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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Retrieves YouTube playlists from a source channel
  • Filters out private or unavailable videos from the playlists
  • Creates new playlists with the same titles in the destination channel
  • Adds the relevant videos to each new playlist in the destination channel
  • Provides a customizable workflow to filter playlists or modify copied playlist titles

How it works

1
Trigger

Get Playlists from Source Channel

Retrieve all playlists from the source YouTube channel.

2
Logic

Filter Playlists

Extract the playlist ID and title, then filter out any private or unavailable videos from the playlists.

3
Action

Create Playlists in Target Channel

For each playlist from the source channel, create a new playlist in the target channel with the same title.

4
Action

Add Videos to Playlists

Add the filtered videos to the new playlists created in the target channel.

Setup guide

1

Add YouTube source credential

Add a YouTube API credential to the Latenode Credentials panel using OAuth 2.0 authorization. This credential will be used to access the source YouTube channel.

2

Add YouTube target credential

Add a second YouTube API credential to the Latenode Credentials panel using OAuth 2.0 authorization. This credential will be used to create new playlists in the target YouTube channel.

3

Configure source channel settings

In the Latenode visual builder, add a YouTube node and select the source credential from the Credentials panel. Configure the source channel ID.

4

Configure target channel settings

Add a second YouTube node and select the target credential from the Credentials panel. Configure the target channel ID.

5

Map data between nodes

In the Latenode builder, map the playlist ID and title from the source YouTube node to the corresponding fields in the target YouTube node's 'Create playlist' action.

Requirements

A YouTube Data API v3 key with read and write permissions
Access to a source YouTube channel with playlists to be transferred
Access to a destination YouTube channel where the playlists will be created
The Latenode 'YouTube' and 'Code' nodes enabled in your Latenode workspace

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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