Google Drive Video Link Not Working on Facebook Reels – How to Fix It?

[lehieu76]

I am using a Google Drive video link to post on Facebook Reels, but it is not working.

If I replace the Google Drive link with a direct link, it works.

So, what format should I use to modify the Google Drive link so that it functions like a direct link?

Thank you, and I look forward to your response!

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This is my workflow: https://connect.pabbly.com/workflow/mapping/IjU3NjYwNTY5MDYzNzA0M2M1MjZlNTUzNTUxMzQi_pc

Working Direct Link:

https://videos.pexels.com/video-files/17169505/17169505-hd_1080_1920_30fps.mp4

Google Drive Link:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Y1Y3PsjfwO8NAortzN3oVKu1ixYu4yA9

 

[Himesh]

I am using a Google Drive video link to post on Facebook Reels, but it is not working.

If I replace the Google Drive link with a direct link, it works.

So, what format should I use to modify the Google Drive link so that it functions like a direct link?

Thank you, and I look forward to your response!

+++++++++++++
This is my workflow: https://connect.pabbly.com/workflow/mapping/IjU3NjYwNTY5MDYzNzA0M2M1MjZlNTUzNTUxMzQi_pc

Working Direct Link:

https://videos.pexels.com/video-files/17169505/17169505-hd_1080_1920_30fps.mp4

Google Drive Link:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Y1Y3PsjfwO8NAortzN3oVKu1ixYu4yA9

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Hello @lehieu76 ,
Try to pass url in File Uploader (Pabbly) to upload files and generate a public URL. Please refer to the attached image for more details.

FYI I'm not from pabbly connect team, I'm an automation freelancer who helps other pabbly users.

 

[lehieu76]

Try to pass url in File Uploader (Pabbly) to upload files and generate a public URL. Please refer to the attached image for more details.

I followed your suggestion to pass the URL through File Uploader (Pabbly) to generate a public link, and it worked perfectly!

While I’m grateful for the workaround, I do feel a bit disappointed that it wasn’t possible to achieve this directly without using an additional tool. However, I’m glad to have a working solution now.