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{
"id": "tlnJNm9t5H3VLU5K",
"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
},
"name": "Credentials Transfer",
"tags": [],
"nodes": [
{
"id": "9bb3fd8d-cead-4325-9c77-2c1d203ac805",
"name": "Success",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.form",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"operation": "completion",
"completionTitle": "\u2705 Transfer completed",
"completionMessage": "=The credential has been transfered."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "0c90e8d6-3230-4139-a625-e8656fe1c4d9",
"name": "Error",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.form",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"operation": "completion",
"completionTitle": "\u26a0\ufe0f Transfer failed",
"completionMessage": "=Please check the workflow settings"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "050bb8b6-faf5-4190-a727-986d7fe6b28a",
"name": "Create Credential",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
"onError": "continueErrorOutput",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"url": "={{ $json.instance.baseUrl }}/credentials",
"method": "POST",
"options": {},
"sendBody": true,
"sendHeaders": true,
"bodyParameters": {
"parameters": [
{
"name": "name",
"value": "={{ $json.credential.name }}"
},
{
"name": "type",
"value": "={{ $json.credential.type }}"
},
{
"name": "data",
"value": "={{ $json.credential.data }}"
}
]
},
"headerParameters": {
"parameters": [
{
"name": "X-N8N-API-KEY",
"value": "={{ $json.instance.apiKey }}"
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 4.2
},
{
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"name": "Get Instance Names",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.code",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"jsCode": "dropDownValues = [];\n\nfor (const instance of $input.first().json.remoteInstances) {\n dropDownValues.push({\"option\": instance.name});\n}\n\nreturn { \"options\": JSON.stringify(dropDownValues) };"
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
{
"id": "27fdd4c4-5c39-497b-91b3-e468b20e8f8c",
"name": "Settings",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"assignments": {
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"name": "remoteInstances",
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"value": "=[\n {\n \"name\": \"n8n-test-01\",\n \"apiKey\": \"n8n_api_26b5bb6d39d337bd904f3d89fe88562d456c1cd13af401f490145206f2dc516ffa1fed04a26ae689\",\n \"baseUrl\": \"https://n8n-test-01.services.octionic.com/api/v1\"\n }\n]"
}
]
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},
"typeVersion": 3.4
},
{
"id": "76b7d9d2-c919-42a6-8724-8771d9415e3e",
"name": "Export Credentials",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.executeCommand",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"command": "n8n export:credentials --all --pretty --decrypted --output=/tmp/cred"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "b5f53aa1-ccf6-43b0-9f4c-cfc52f99aabf",
"name": "Get Credentials Data",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.readWriteFile",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"fileSelector": "/tmp/cred"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "16fdae2d-f3e6-4030-859a-ecba74dfe4c2",
"name": "Binary to JSON",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.extractFromFile",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"operation": "fromJson"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "3d590285-e82c-4754-8618-2a52fcda6253",
"name": "Get Credential Names",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.code",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"jsCode": "dropDownValues = [];\n\nfor (const credential of $input.first().json.data) {\n dropDownValues.push({\"option\": credential.name});\n}\n\nreturn { \"options\": JSON.stringify(dropDownValues) };"
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
{
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"name": "Choose Instance",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.form",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {
"formTitle": "Select Destination",
"buttonLabel": "Continue",
"formDescription": "Choose the n8n instance where the credential should be copied to"
},
"defineForm": "json",
"jsonOutput": "=[\n {\n \"fieldLabel\": \"Destination\",\n \"fieldType\": \"dropdown\",\n \"requiredField\": true,\n \"fieldOptions\": {\n \"values\": {{ $json.options }}\n }\n }\n]"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "d36a41c4-6ed3-4939-8562-e3f50ffcd72b",
"name": "Choose Credential",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.form",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {
"formTitle": "Select Credential",
"buttonLabel": "Copy now",
"formDescription": "Choose the credential which should be copied"
},
"defineForm": "json",
"jsonOutput": "=[\n {\n \"fieldLabel\": \"Credential\",\n \"fieldType\": \"dropdown\",\n \"requiredField\": true,\n \"fieldOptions\": {\n \"values\": {{ $json.options }}\n }\n }\n]"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
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"name": "Prepare Request Data",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.code",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"jsCode": "output = {};\n\nfor (const credential of $('Binary to JSON').first().json.data) {\n if (credential.name == $input.first().json.Credential) {\n output.credential = credential;\n }\n}\n\nfor (const instance of $('Settings').first().json.remoteInstances) {\n if (instance.name == $('Choose Instance').first().json.Destination) {\n output.instance = instance;\n }\n}\n\nreturn output;"
},
"typeVersion": 2
},
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],
"parameters": {
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"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "## Setup instances\nEach instnce requires a name, apiKey and baseURL"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "7f717bed-fac5-4b1e-acc7-a6ad9d1c4be4",
"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 527.8711162255479,
"height": 223.19907940161124,
"content": "## Instances config example\n```\n[\n {\n \"name\": \"n8n-test\",\n \"apiKey\": \"XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX\",\n \"baseUrl\": \"https://n8n-test.example.com/api/v1\"\n },\n {\n ...\n }\n]\n```"
},
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"name": "Sticky Note7",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 216.47293010628914,
"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "A form with no input fields initiates the process.\n*Consider securing the form using Basic Auth.*"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
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"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 655.5152156976209,
"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "Credentials are being fetched using the cmd tools, since there is no API endpoint available for this. The data is then converted into a JSON object."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "a0f83646-dcf3-4893-bca0-a2b0ec4942b6",
"name": "Sticky Note9",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 435.9715408127852,
"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "A list of the instance names is being extracted from the settings and used as dynamic options for the dropdown in a new form page."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "78611a9e-5949-44c4-af23-78e8f689de2b",
"name": "Sticky Note10",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 435.9715408127852,
"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "A list of the credential names is being extracted from the settings and used as dynamic options for the dropdown in a new form page."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "23e9b0ea-f6a7-4072-8e87-292ba432a24d",
"name": "Sticky Note11",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 216.47293010628914,
"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "Based on the selections made by the user, the necessary data is being provided."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "f13a3bce-d92d-4e2c-bb63-b37c4aa89b9b",
"name": "Sticky Note12",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 216.47293010628914,
"height": 255.86856541619233,
"content": "The credential data is being transferred to the selected instance based using dynamic authentication"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "1788ed42-44be-41c3-8a45-3d8c74925ded",
"name": "Sticky Note13",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 216.47293010628914,
"height": 376.16893354714523,
"content": "Display a confirmation/error message to the user"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "58cbb873-906e-4215-b501-4a1b31fdcbd9",
"name": "On form submission",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"options": {
"buttonLabel": "Begin",
"appendAttribution": false
},
"formTitle": "Credential Transfer",
"formFields": {
"values": [
{
"fieldLabel": " ",
"placeholder": "Click \"Begin\" to continue"
}
]
},
"formDescription": "This tool allows copying a credential to another n8n instance"
},
"typeVersion": 2.2
}
],
"active": true,
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
},
"versionId": "e89a409f-c046-4d54-b580-7e2c0a537d1b",
"connections": {
"Settings": {
"main": [
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{
"node": "Get Instance Names",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Binary to JSON": {
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[
{
"node": "Get Credential Names",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Choose Instance": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Export Credentials",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Choose Credential": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Prepare Request Data",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Create Credential": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Success",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Error",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Export Credentials": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Get Credentials Data",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Get Instance Names": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Choose Instance",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"On form submission": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Settings",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Get Credential Names": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Choose Credential",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Get Credentials Data": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Binary to JSON",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Prepare Request Data": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Create Credential",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
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How this works
This workflow streamlines the secure transfer of authentication credentials between systems, saving time and reducing errors for IT administrators and DevOps teams managing multiple environments. It captures user input via a form, validates details, and automates the export and import process using HTTP requests to create new credentials and file operations to handle data extraction. The key step involves executing commands to export credentials from one instance, ensuring compatibility across platforms without manual intervention.
Use this workflow when migrating credentials during server upgrades or integrating with tools like n8n instances, particularly for event-driven scenarios requiring quick, one-off transfers. Avoid it for high-volume, real-time synchronisation tasks, as it's optimised for batch processing rather than continuous streams. Common variations include adapting the HTTP request for specific API endpoints or adding encryption steps for sensitive data handling.
About this workflow
Credentials Transfer. Uses form, httpRequest, executeCommand, readWriteFile. Event-driven trigger; 22 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/Zie619/n8n-workflows — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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