Automated Google Drive to FTP transfer with JSON logging & reports

Google Drive to FTP Transfer Workflow - Setup Guide

Overview

This n8n workflow automatically transfers files from Google Drive to an FTP server on a scheduled basis. It includes comprehensive logging, email notifications, and error handling.

Features

- Automated Scheduling: Runs every 6 hours (customizable) - Manual Trigger: Webhook endpoint for on-demand transfers - File Filtering: Supports specific file types and size limits - Comprehensive Logging: Detailed transfer reports saved to Google Drive - Email Notifications: HTML reports sent after each run - Error Handling: Graceful handling of failed transfers - Batch Processing: Files processed individually to prevent rate limits

Prerequisites

Before setting up this workflow, ensure you have:

1. n8n instance running (self-hosted or cloud) 2. Google Drive account with files to transfer 3. FTP server with upload permissions 4. Email service for sending reports (SMTP)