Automated n8n Workflow Backup to Google Drive

Name: Automated n8n Workflow Backup to Google Drive
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Automates the backup of n8n workflows to Google Drive, with options for updating existing backups or creating new ones, and notifications.

About This Workflow

This workflow is designed to automatically back up your n8n workflows to a specified Google Drive folder. It checks if a backup of a specific workflow already exists in Google Drive. If it does, it updates the existing file; otherwise, it creates a new file. The workflow is triggered on a schedule and can also be executed by another workflow. It includes error handling and sends success/failure notifications via email and Discord.

Key Features

Scheduled Backups: Triggers workflow backups at a specified time.
Conditional Backup Logic: Differentiates between initial backups and updates for existing workflows.
Google Drive Integration: Leverages Google Drive for secure storage of workflow JSON files.
Flexible Triggering: Can be triggered by a schedule or by other n8n workflows.
Notification System: Sends email and Discord notifications for backup success or failure.
Error Handling: Includes onError and retryOnFail configurations for robustness.

How To Use

Set up n8n API Credentials: Ensure the n8n account credential (ID: WR8oA7tQqdurDv3Y) is correctly configured to access your n8n instance.
Configure Google Drive Credentials: Set up and authenticate the Google Drive OAuth2 API credential (ID: FsjSbb8sdqbZm9dM) with appropriate permissions for your Google Drive.
Define Google Drive Folder: In the Parameters node (ID: cb5cc7fb-f24f-48be-a175-c24bf830dce2), update the directory parameter with the Google Drive folder URL where you want to store the backups.
Configure Email Notifications: In the successEmail (ID: d243a474-9139-4af4-8134-df815a4af806) and failureEmail (ID: 306a1d38-27ef-4249-956a-cfec30d898b1) nodes, replace 'your email address' with your actual email address.
Configure Discord Notifications: In the Discord node (ID: cabf9b91-5a2f-4c8f-ae07-318fca57b54f), ensure the channelId is set to your desired Discord channel.
Schedule Trigger: Adjust the Schedule Trigger node (ID: d74c545f-17ab-47f7-bb2a-93c9e9673bab) to your preferred backup schedule (e.g., triggerAtHour: 1, triggerAtMinute: 30 for 1:30 AM daily).
Execute Other Workflow: If you intend to trigger this workflow from another, ensure the Execute Workflow node (ID: 7110911a-c6c6-4ef6-888f-f640784d077b) has the correct workflowId (DfMF9CmVw6FU4hYm).
Review Sticky Notes: The sticky notes provide helpful context and instructions, especially for initial setup.

Apps Used

backup

google drive

notifications

scheduling

workflow automation

Workflow JSON

{
  "id": "ab616971-5c13-4fcc-afa7-d7a5dc737279",
  "name": "Automated n8n Workflow Backup to Google Drive",
  "nodes": 5,
  "category": "Automation",
  "status": "active",
  "version": "1.0.0"
}

Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.