Automatic Google Cloud Run Auth with JWT Token Management (sub-workflow)

## Who it's for? Anyone calling a **Google Cloud Run** service from n8n who wants a small, reusable auth layer instead of wiring tokens in every workflow. ## What it does / How it works This sub-workflow checks whether an incoming `id_token` exists and is still valid (with a 5-minute buffer). If it's good, it reuses it. If not, it signs a short-lived JWT with your service account, exchanges it at Google's token endpoint, and returns a fresh `id_token`. It also passes through `service_url` and an optional `service_path` so the caller can hit the endpoint right away. (Designed to be called via **Execute Workflow** from your main flow.) ## How to set up - Add your **JWT (PEM)** credential using the service account **private_key**. - In **Vars**, set `client_email` (from your key) and confirm `token_uri` is `https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token`. - Call this sub-workflow with `service_url` (and optional `service_path`). Optionally include a prior `id_token` to enable reuse. ## Inputs / Outputs **Inputs:** `id_token` (optional), `service_url`, `service_path` **Outputs:** `id_token`, `service_url`, `service_path` ## Notes - Built for loops: pair with a Merge/Split strategy to attach `id_token` to each item. - Keep credentials in n8n **Credentials** (no keys in nodes). - Full write-up and context: **[Build a Secure Google Cloud Run API, Then Call It from n8n (Free Tier)](https://medium.com/@marcocodes/build-a-secure-google-cloud-run-api-then-call-it-from-n8n-88c03291a95f)** - by Marco Cassar

Platform

n8n

Category

IT & Development

Price

Free

Creator

Marco Cassar

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