Create Google Drive Folders by Path

Name: Create Google Drive Folders by Path
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Creates nested Google Drive folders from a path string and returns the ID of the final folder.

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About This Workflow

Overview

This workflow automates the creation of nested folders within Google Drive based on a provided path string. It intelligently handles existing folders and creates new ones as needed, returning the ID of the final created folder for further integration.

Key Features

Creates nested folder structures in Google Drive.
Handles existing folders gracefully.
Returns the ID of the final folder for subsequent actions.
Can start folder creation from the root or a specified parent folder.

How To Use

Import this workflow into your n8n instance.
Configure the Google Drive account 2 credentials.
Trigger this workflow by passing the following data:
- google_drive_folder_id: The ID of the parent folder where new folders should be created (use root for the Drive root).
- desired_path: The path string for the folders to be created, with each level separated by a forward slash (e.g., Projects/ClientA/Reports).

Apps Used

automation

file management

folders

google drive

path

Workflow JSON

{
  "id": "0afee747-f6ab-4a7d-9683-2d41e7e217ce",
  "name": "Create Google Drive Folders by Path",
  "nodes": 0,
  "category": "File Management",
  "status": "active",
  "version": "1.0.0"
}

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