Scheduled n8n workflow backups to Google Drive using n8n API
Overview This template provides an automatic backup solution for all your n8n workflows, saving them directly to Google Drive. It’s designed for freelancers, agencies, and businesses that want to keep their automation...
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Overview This template provides an automatic backup solution for all your n8n workflows, saving them directly to Google Drive. It’s designed for freelancers, agencies, and businesses that want to keep their automations safe, versioned, and always recoverable.
Why Backups Matter
Disaster recovery – Restore workflows quickly if your instance fails.
Version control – Track workflow changes over time.
Collaboration – Share workflow JSON files easily with teammates.
How it Works 1. Fetches the complete list of workflows from your n8n instance via API.
2. Downloads each workflow in JSON format. 3. Converts the data into a file with a unique name (workflow name + ID). 4. Uploads all files to a chosen Google Drive folder. 5. Can be run manually or via an automatic schedule (daily, weekly, etc.).
Requirements - An active n8n instance with API access enabled - API credentials for n8n (API key or basic auth) - A Google account with access to Google Drive - Google Drive credentials connected in n8n