Amanda Benks This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #3918 — we link there as the canonical source.
The workflow JSON
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About this workflow
I build automation workflows for n8n and Make. This ready-to-use workflow is designed to automatically export and back up all your n8n workflows to a designated Google Drive folder, organized by date.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/3918/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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