How to Upload Images From Google Drive to Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Upload Images From Google Drive to Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Create'.
Select 'Zaps' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'Trigger' tab to start the integration process.
Search for 'Google Drive' and pick it from the recommended matches.
Next, click the 'Trigger Event' menu to view the available options.
Select 'New File in Folder' as your Trigger Event.
Tap 'Sign In' afterwards, then log into your Google account.
Subsequently, click 'Allow' to accept the terms and grant the necessary permissions.
Provide all the information needed to set up the Trigger properly. As for the Folder, find and select the folder that contains the images you want to upload to Hootsuite.
Once done, tap 'Continue' to run your input and test the Trigger.
Choose the specific record you wish to use, then click 'Continue With Selected Record'.
Following that, search for 'Hootsuite' and select it as the Action app.
Next, tap the 'Action Event' menu to proceed.
Choose 'Create Media Upload Job' from the available choices.
Click 'Sign In' afterwards and log into your Hootsuite account.
Subsequently, click 'Allow' to agree with the terms and grant the necessary access.
Find the 'File to Upload' input field and then click its 'Add' button.
Browse the dynamic options available and select 'File'.
Once done, click 'Continue' to publish and enable the integration.
After completing these steps, the images from your Google Drive will be uploaded to your Hootsuite account. Since this flow automates the process, you just need to upload new images to the selected folder if you wish to share more.
Quick answer: To upload images from Google Drive to Hootsuite, create a Zap, set Google Drive with the New File in Folder trigger, and choose Hootsuite with the Create Media Upload Job action. Sign in to both accounts, select the target folder and file, test the trigger, and enable the integration.
About this Google tutorial
Automate sharing visuals by connecting Google Drive to Hootsuite to upload images from a specific folder as media jobs effortlessly. This guide shows how to upload Images From Google Drive to Hootsuite in 20 steps, starting with "Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the images from your Google Drive will be uploaded to you...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Google interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to upload Images From Google Drive to Hootsuite?
20 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Google data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Google and Hootsuite. Related guides: Google Analytics - SEO Reports, Google Analytics - How to use GA for website and Google Data Studio - Getting Started. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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