Automated n8n Workflow Backups to Google Drive
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Never lose your n8n workflows again! This template automates daily backups of your n8n workflows directly to your Google Drive, ensuring peace of mind and easy recovery.
About This Workflow
Safeguard your valuable n8n automations with this robust backup solution. This workflow automatically backs up your n8n workflows to Google Drive on a daily schedule or can be triggered manually with a click. It intelligently organizes your backups into dated folders, making it simple to retrieve specific versions. By automating this crucial task, you eliminate the risk of data loss due to accidental deletion, system failures, or configuration errors. This template leverages the power of n8n's built-in nodes to connect with Google Drive, creating a reliable and efficient backup strategy for your automation projects.
Key benefits include consistent data protection, reduced manual effort, and the assurance that your work is always secure and accessible. Whether you're managing critical business processes or experimenting with new automations, this workflow provides an essential layer of protection.
Key Features
- Automated Daily Backups: Schedule regular backups to ensure your workflows are always up-to-date.
- Manual Trigger Option: Initiate backups on-demand for immediate protection.
- Google Drive Integration: Seamlessly store backups in your preferred cloud storage.
- Organized Folder Structure: Backups are automatically sorted into dated folders for easy management.
- Workflow Versioning: Easily access and restore previous versions of your workflows.
How To Use
- Trigger Configuration: Choose between the 'Start by Date and Time' node for scheduled daily backups or the 'Start by Click' node for manual initiation.
- Date & Time Node: Configure the 'Date & Time' node to set your desired backup schedule if using the automated trigger.
- Google Drive Folder Creation: Set up the 'Folder Creation in Drive' node to specify where your backup folders will be created in Google Drive. This node will create a new folder for each backup date.
- n8n Integration Nodes: The 'Search All Workflows' and 'Compiles Individual Data' nodes are used to retrieve and process your existing n8n workflows.
- Data Merging: The 'Merge Data' node consolidates the retrieved workflow data.
- Binary Data Handling: The 'Move Binary Data' node prepares the workflow data for saving.
- Google Drive Save: Configure the 'Save to Drive' node to upload the prepared workflow data into the date-specific folder created in Google Drive. Ensure your Google Drive credentials are set up correctly in n8n.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "93e429e4-56da-418f-a180-9b84d10fb81b",
"name": "Automated n8n Workflow Backups to Google Drive",
"nodes": 7,
"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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