Backup all n8n workflows to Google Drive every 4 hours

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Built by Zacharia Kimotho Zacharia Kimotho
Created on June 05, 2026

Description

This workflow takes off the task of backing up workflows regularly on Github and uses Google Drive as the main tool to host these.

This can be a good way to keep track of your workflows so that you never lose any workflows in case your n8n goes down.

How does it work

Creates a new folder within a specified folder with the time its backed up
Loops around all workflows, converts them to a JSON file and uploads them to the created folder
Gets the previous backups and deletes them

This has a clean feel and look as it simplifies the backup while not keeping a cache of workflows on your drive.

Setup

Create a new folder
Create new service account credentials
Share the folder with the service account email
Upload this workflow to your canvas and map the credentials
Set the schedule that you need your workflows to run and manage your backups
Activate the workflow

Happy Productivity!

@Imperol

Nodes Used (1)

Google Drive
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive