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"n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [ 1840, -340 ], "parameters": { "color": 4, "width": 1320, "height": 1660, "content": "# \ud83d\udd04 Workflow Backup for n8n \u2192 Google Drive\n\nAn automated system to back up all your n8n workflows and store them as `.json` files in Google Drive. \nPerfect for creators, teams, and agencies who want to protect their work without manual effort.\n\n---\n\n## \u2728 What this workflow does\n\n- Creates a new folder in Google Drive named `Workflow Backups [date]`\n- Fetches all workflows from your n8n instance via the `n8n API`\n- Converts each workflow into a `.json` file\n- Uploads the files to the created backup folder\n- (Optionally) Deletes old backup folders to keep things tidy\n- Can run manually or automatically (e.g., weekly)\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee0 Requirements\n\n- A Google account with access to Google Drive\n- Connected `Google Drive OAuth2` credentials in n8n\n- Active `n8n API credentials`\n- Enabled trigger: `Manual` or `Schedule`\n\n---\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f Installation Instructions\n\n1. **Import the workflow** (`Workflow_Backup_copy.json`) into your n8n instance\n2. **Set up credentials:**\n - Replace `Google demo` with your own `Google Drive OAuth2` in the following nodes:\n - `Create new folder`\n - `Get folders`\n - `Upload workflow`\n - `delete folder`\n - Replace `n8n demo` with your `n8n API` credentials in `Get n8n workflow`\n3. **Replace the folder ID** in the `Create new folder` node with the target backup folder on your Drive (`folderId`)\n4. **Optional:** Configure `Schedule Trigger` to run weekly or at your preferred interval\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udce6 Workflow Structure\n\n```\nManual/Schedule Trigger\n \u2193\nCreate new folder (Google Drive)\n \u2193\nGet n8n workflows (via API)\n \u2193\nLoop through workflows\n \u2193\nConvert to .json files\n \u2193\nUpload to Drive\n \u2193\n(Optional) Delete old backup folders\n```\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Tips\n\n- Add logic to retain only the latest X backups (e.g., last 3).\n- The workflow can run fully hands-free once scheduled.\n- Want to store files elsewhere? Swap out the upload node for Dropbox, S3, etc.\n" }, "typeVersion": 1 } ], "active": false, "settings": { "timezone": "Europe/Warsaw", "callerPolicy": "workflowsFromSameOwner", "executionOrder": "v1" }, "versionId": "b5965021-a283-4c62-bf51-b9be920327c6", "connections": { "Limit": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Get folders", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Loop ": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Limit", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ], [ { "node": "Convert to File", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Filter": { "main": [ [ { "node": "delete folder", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Get folders": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Filter", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Manual trigger": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Create new folder", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Convert to File": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Upload workflow", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Upload workflow": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Loop ", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Get n8n workflow": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Loop ", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Schedule Trigger": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Create new folder", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] }, "Create new folder": { "main": [ [ { "node": "Get n8n workflow", "type": "main", "index": 0 } ] ] } } }