Automated n8n Credential Restoration from Google Drive
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This n8n workflow automates the process of restoring your valuable n8n credentials from a Google Drive backup. It intelligently retrieves your `n8n_backup_credentials.json` file, checks for existing credentials, and then seamlessly imports the missing ones, ensuring your automations can run without interruption.
About This Workflow
Protect your automation infrastructure with this robust n8n workflow designed for seamless credential restoration. In the event of data loss, migration to a new instance, or accidental deletions, this workflow acts as your safety net. It connects directly to your Google Drive to locate and download your n8n_backup_credentials.json file. Before importing, it intelligently scans your current n8n instance to identify and skip any credentials that already exist, preventing duplicates and ensuring a clean restoration. This provides an efficient and secure way to get your n8n environment back up and running, minimizing downtime and human error in critical recovery scenarios.
Key Features
- Google Drive Integration: Automatically fetches your
n8n_backup_credentials.jsonbackup file from a specified Google Drive account. - Intelligent Duplicate Prevention: Compares backup credentials with existing ones in your n8n instance to avoid re-importing duplicates.
- Automated Credential Import: Utilizes the n8n API to programmatically restore individual credentials, including their encrypted data.
- JSON Parsing & Formatting: Handles the complex task of extracting and structuring credential data from raw JSON files.
- Manual Trigger: Easily initiate the restoration process with a single click as needed.
How To Use
- Configure Google Drive Credentials: Set up your Google Drive OAuth2 API credentials in n8n for the "Google Drive Get Credentials File" and "Google Drive Download File" nodes. Ensure the connected account has access to the
n8n_backup_credentials.jsonfile. - Configure n8n API Credentials: Create an "n8n account" credential (API Key) in n8n for the "Restore N8n Credentials" node. This credential needs sufficient permissions to create and update credentials in your n8n instance.
- Place Backup File: Ensure your
n8n_backup_credentials.jsonbackup file is present in the specified Google Drive account accessible by the configured credential. The workflow specifically looks for this filename. - Run the Workflow: Execute the "On Click Trigger" node to initiate the credential restoration process. The workflow will automatically identify and restore missing credentials.
- Verify Restoration: After execution, check your n8n instance's Credentials section to confirm that all desired credentials have been successfully restored.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "b9f920d2-fc4f-41c3-82fc-6597ca7e632a",
"name": "Automated n8n Credential Restoration from Google Drive",
"nodes": 8,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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