Automated n8n credential backups to Google Drive with scheduled execution

This n8n workflow template uses community nodes and is only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n. Auto Backup n8n Credentials to Google Drive

This workflow automates the backup of all your n8n credentials. It can be triggered manually for on-demand backups or will run automatically on a schedule (default to daily execution). It executes a command to export decrypted credentials, formats them into a JSON file, and then uploads this file to a specified Google Drive folder. This process is essential for creating secure backups of your sensitive credential data, facilitating instance recovery or migration.

We recommend you use this backup workflow in conjunction with a restore solution like our ["Restore Credentials from Google Drive Backups" template](https://aiautomationpro.org/products/n8n-restore-credentials-from-google-drive-backups/).

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Who is this for?

This workflow is designed for n8n administrators and users who require a reliable method to back up their n8n credentials. It is particularly beneficial for those managing self-hosted n8n instances, where direct server access allows for command-line operations.

What problem is this workflow solving? / use case

Managing and backing up n8n credentials manually can be a tedious task, susceptible to errors and often overlooked. This workflow solves the problem by providing an automated, secure, and consistent way to back up all credential data. The primary use case is to ensure that a recovery point for credentials exists, safeguarding against data loss, assisting in instance migrations, or for general disaster recovery preparedness, ideally on a regular, automated basis.