# Scheduled n8n workflow backups to Google Drive with old backup cleanup
This workflow solves a critical task — protecting your n8n automations from data loss due to crashes, errors, or updates. It regularly saves all current workflows as JSON files to Google Drive, creating timestamped, structured archives. Ideal for n8n owners, teams, and freelancers managing multiple projects.
## Who it´s for
- n8n owners who want to protect their automations from loss
- Teams using n8n collaboratively and needing regular backups
- Freelancers and agencies managing multiple n8n projects
## What the automation does
- Triggered by cron schedule or manual run
- Creates a new folder in Google Drive with timestamp
- Fetches all active workflows via n8n API
- Converts each workflow to a JSON file
- Uploads files into the created folder
- Optionally deletes old backup folders based on retention rules
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger logic (scheduled and manual triggers)
- Integrations with n8n API and Google Drive
- Basic text instructions for setup and adaptation
## Requirements for setup
- n8n account with API access
- Google account with Google Drive access
- Permissions to read workflows in n8n and write files to Google Drive
## Benefits and outcomes
- Prevents loss of automations after system failures
- Simplifies recovery after updates or server migration
- Enables version tracking between workflow changes
- Centralized storage of backups
- Automates routine backup tasks
- Saves time when managing multiple projects
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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