Automate Google Drive to AWS S3 Sync
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Seamlessly synchronize your Google Drive files with AWS S3 storage. This workflow automatically uploads updated files from a specific Google Drive folder to your S3 bucket, ensuring your data is always backed up and accessible.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for automating the synchronization of files between Google Drive and AWS S3. Triggered by updates in a designated Google Drive folder, the workflow fetches the modified file and then uploads it to your specified S3 bucket. It also includes a merge step to handle potential key conflicts and ensures consistent data transfer. Leverage this automation to maintain an up-to-date backup of critical documents, media, or any data stored in Google Drive directly within the secure and scalable environment of AWS S3.
Key Features
- Real-time Google Drive Monitoring: Automatically detects file updates within a specified Google Drive folder.
- Secure AWS S3 Integration: Effortlessly uploads synchronized files to your AWS S3 bucket.
- Data Conflict Resolution: Includes a merge step to intelligently handle potential data key matches.
- Configurable Upload Options: Supports options like server-side encryption for enhanced security.
- Tagging for Organization: Assigns custom tags (e.g., 'source: gdrive') to uploaded S3 objects for better management.
How To Use
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Configure Google Drive Trigger:
- Set the
eventtofileUpdated. - Choose
triggerOnasspecificFolder. - Provide the URL of the Google Drive folder you wish to monitor in
folderToWatch. - Authenticate with your Google Drive account using OAuth2 credentials.
- Set the
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Set up AWS S3 Get (Optional but Recommended for Merge Logic):
- Select the
awsS3node. - Set the
operationtogetAll. - Specify your
bucketName. - Authenticate with your AWS credentials.
- Select the
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Configure Merge Node:
- Select the
mergenode. - Set the
modetoremoveKeyMatches. - Define
propertyName1(e.g.,name.valuefrom Google Drive) andpropertyName2(e.g.,Key.valuefrom S3).
- Select the
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Configure AWS S3 Upload:
- Select the
awsS3node. - Set the
operationtoupload. - Specify your
bucketName. - Dynamically set the
fileNameusing an expression like={{$json["name"]}}(adjust based on your Google Drive trigger output). - Enable
binaryDataif uploading files with binary content. - Configure
additionalFieldssuch asserverSideEncryption(e.g.,AES256). - Add desired
tagsUifor better organization. - Authenticate with your AWS credentials.
- Select the
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Connect the Nodes:
- Connect the
Google Drive Triggerto theMergenode. - Connect the
AWS S3 - getnode to theMergenode. - Connect the
Mergenode to theAWS S3 - uploadnode.
- Connect the
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "765311d8-e8d6-498a-85d7-edc1d34336ec",
"name": "Automate Google Drive to AWS S3 Sync",
"nodes": 22,
"category": "Operations",
"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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