Automated n8n Workflow Backups to Google Drive with Version History
Automatically backs up self-hosted n8n workflows to Google Drive on a schedule, detects changes to avoid duplicates, and organizes versioned JSON files for easy restores.
This workflow addresses a critical gap for self-hosted n8n users by providing automated backups of all workflows to Google Drive, complete with version history. Running on a configurable schedule (e.g., daily or every 12 hours), it fetches workflows via the n8n API, intelligently detects modifications to prevent redundant uploads, and stores each workflow in a dedicated Google Drive folder with timestamped JSON files.
Key benefits include robust version control, quick recovery from accidental deletions or changes, and seamless organization—no more manual exports or lost work. Ideal for teams managing complex automations, it ensures business continuity without built-in n8n features.
Use cases: Production environments with self-hosted n8n, development teams iterating on workflows, or any setup needing reliable off-site backups. Setup is straightforward: connect Google Drive, add n8n API token, and schedule via Cron node. Restore by simply importing JSON back into n8n.
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How to import this workflow into n8n
- 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
- 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
- 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
- 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.
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