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Automated workflow backup to Google Drive with smart cleanup

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How it works This workflow provides a complete, automated backup solution for your n8n instance, running on a daily schedule to ensure your automations are always safe. Automatic cleanup: It first connects to your Google Drive to find and delete old backup folders, keeping your storage clean and organized based on a retention number you set. Daily folder creation: It then creates a new, neatly dated folder to store the current day's backup. Fetches & saves workflows: Finally, it uses the n8n

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Automated workflow backup to Google Drive with smart cleanup is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file — no build required. It connects Google Drive. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.

Platform
n8n
Connects
Google Drive
Modules
13
Price
Free
Version
v1.0
Automated workflow backup to Google Drive with smart cleanup workflow diagram

About this workflow

How it works This workflow provides a complete, automated backup solution for your n8n instance, running on a daily schedule to ensure your automations are always safe. Automatic cleanup: It first connects to your Google Drive to find and delete old backup folders, keeping your storage clean and organized based on a retention number you set. Daily folder creation: It then creates a new, neatly dated folder to store the current day's backup. Fetches & saves workflows: Finally, it uses the n8n API to get a list of all your workflows, converts each one to a .json file, and uploads them to the newly created folder in Google Drive. Set up steps Setup time: 3 minutes This template is designed to be as plug-and-play as possible. All configurations are grouped in a single node for quick setup. Connect your accounts: Authenticate the Google Drive and n8n API nodes with your credentials. Configure main settings: Open the Set node named "CONFIG - Set your variables here" and: Paste the ID of your main Google Drive folder where backups will be stored. Adjust the number of recent backups you want to keep. Activate workflow: Turn on the workflow. Your automated backup system is now active. For more detailed instructions, including how to find your Google Drive folder ID, please refer to the sticky notes inside the workflow.

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How to import this n8n workflow

  1. 1

    Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.

  2. 2

    Open n8n → click the menu → Import from File.

  3. 3

    Select the downloaded JSON and import.

  4. 4

    Set up credentials for each node that requires them.

  5. 5

    Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.

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