n8n Backup to Google Drive Automation

# Backup n8n workflows to Google Drive on schedule or manually via API

This automation creates regular backups of all workflows in your local n8n instance and stores them securely in a designated Google Drive folder. It protects against data loss due to crashes, updates, or configuration errors.

## Who it´s for
- n8n administrators needing reliable backup
- Automation developers using a self-hosted n8n instance
- Teams managing multiple workflows and requiring version archiving

## What the automation does
- Runs daily at 2:30 AM or manually on demand
- Fetches list of all workflows via n8n’s REST API
- Retrieves full configuration for each workflow
- Merges data, converts to binary format, and uploads as a JSON file
- Saves the backup in a specified Google Drive folder

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger logic (cron schedule and manual execution)
- Integrations with n8n instance and Google Drive API
- Basic text instructions for launch and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- Access to a local n8n instance with REST API enabled
- Google account with Google Drive access
- OAuth2 credentials to connect Google Drive in n8n

## Benefits and outcomes
- Protection against loss of critical automations
- Fast recovery after system updates or failures
- Automatic archiving before major changes
- Simple version control for workflows
- Secure off-server storage of backups

## 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