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Nightly n8n Backup to Google Drive

Operations and IT teams that keep their automation workflows backed up and organized.

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nightly-n8n-backup-to-google-drive.json

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What it does

This n8n template backs up your workflows to a Google Drive folder every night. The previous night's backups are moved to an older-backups folder and renamed with their date. A code step deletes files older than 30 days, so the folder stays organized without manual cleanup.

Use cases

  1. 01Keep a dated copy of every n8n workflow each night
  2. 02Remove backups older than 30 days automatically
  3. 03Store workflow history in a shared Drive folder

Connects

Google Drive · Code

Questions about
Nightly n8n Backup to Google Drive.

What is Nightly n8n Backup to Google Drive used for?

Operations and IT teams that keep their automation workflows backed up and organized. This n8n template backs up your workflows to a Google Drive folder every night. The previous night's backups are moved to an older-backups folder and renamed with their date. A code step deletes files older than 30 days, so the folder stays organized without manual cleanup.

How do I import Nightly n8n Backup to Google Drive into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Nightly n8n Backup to Google Drive safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.