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Auto workflow backup to Google Drive – automated export of all your workflows

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n8n Workflow Backup to Google Drive – Automated Export of All Your Workflows

This workflow is designed to automatically create backups of all your workflows in n8n and store them as individual .json files in Google Drive. It's a fully automated system that helps developers, agencies, or automation teams ensure their automation logic is always safe, versioned, and ready to restore or share.

What is this for?

If you’re building and managing multiple automations inside n8n, losing a workflow due to accidental deletion or misconfiguration can cost you hours of work. This template solves that by exporting all your workflows into separate files and storing them in a dated Google Drive folder. It helps with disaster recovery, version tracking, and team collaboration — without any manual exporting.

How this works:

-Once triggered (manually or via a schedule), the workflow performs the following steps: -Creates a new folder in your Google Drive, named with today’s date (e.g. “Workflow Backups Monday 16-05-2025”). -Connects to your n8n instance using the internal API and retrieves a list of all existing workflows. -Iterates over each workflow, converts it into a .json file using the built-in file conversion node. -Uploads each individual .json file to the newly created folder in Google Drive. -Optionally, the workflow finds and deletes old backup folders to keep your Google Drive clean and avoid clutter.

You get a clean, timestamped folder with all your flows — ready to restore, send, or store securely. You can trigger it manually or schedule it (e.g., to run weekly on Monday mornings).

How to set it up:

Import the provided workflow JSON into your n8n instance. Set up your credentials: -Replace the placeholder “Google demo” with your actual Google Drive OAuth2 credentials in all Google Drive nodes. -Replace the placeholder “n8n demo” with your n8n API credentials so the workflow can fetch your flows. -Go to the node “Create new folder” and replace the folder ID with your own destination folder in Google Drive where backups should be stored. -(Optional) Enable the “Schedule Trigger” to run the backup automatically once a week or on your preferred interval.

You’re ready to go — test it with the Manual Trigger first and check your Google Drive for results.

n8n Workflow Backup to Google Drive

This n8n workflow automates the process of backing up all your n8n workflows to Google Drive. It fetches all active workflows, converts each into a JSON file, and then uploads them to a specified folder in your Google Drive. This ensures you always have an up-to-date backup of your n8n configurations.

What it does

  1. Triggers on Schedule or Manually: The workflow can be executed manually by clicking "Execute workflow" or automatically on a predefined schedule (e.g., daily, weekly).
  2. Fetches All Workflows: It connects to your n8n instance to retrieve a list of all active workflows.
  3. Loops Through Workflows: Each workflow is processed individually in a loop.
  4. Converts to JSON File: For each workflow, its JSON definition is converted into a .json file.
  5. Uploads to Google Drive: The generated JSON file for each workflow is then uploaded to a designated folder in your Google Drive.

Prerequisites/Requirements

  • n8n Instance: An active n8n instance where this workflow will run.
  • Google Drive Account: A Google Drive account to store the backup files.
  • n8n API Key: An n8n API key to allow the workflow to fetch other workflows. This should be configured as an n8n credential.
  • Google Drive Credentials: Google Drive OAuth2 credentials configured in n8n to allow access to your Google Drive.

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the Workflow:
    • Copy the provided JSON content.
    • In your n8n instance, go to "Workflows" and click "New".
    • Click the "Import" button (up arrow icon) and paste the JSON content.
    • Click "Import".
  2. Configure Credentials:
    • n8n API Key:
      • Locate the "n8n" node (ID: 826).
      • Click on the "Credential" field and select an existing n8n API key credential or create a new one. Ensure it has permissions to read workflows.
    • Google Drive Credentials:
      • Locate the "Google Drive" node (ID: 58).
      • Click on the "Credential" field and select an existing Google Drive OAuth2 credential or create a new one. Ensure it has write access to the desired folder.
  3. Configure Google Drive Folder:
    • In the "Google Drive" node (ID: 58), set the "Folder ID" where you want the workflow backups to be stored. You can create a new folder in Google Drive and copy its ID from the URL.
  4. Configure Schedule (Optional):
    • If you want the workflow to run automatically, enable the "Schedule Trigger" node (ID: 839) and configure its schedule (e.g., daily, weekly).
    • Disable the "Manual Trigger" node (ID: 838) if you only want it to run on schedule.
  5. Activate the Workflow:
    • Once configured, activate the workflow by toggling the "Active" switch in the top right corner of the workflow editor.
  6. Test the Workflow:
    • Click "Execute Workflow" (if using the Manual Trigger) or wait for the scheduled time to ensure it runs correctly and uploads files to your Google Drive.

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