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Description This template creates a nightly backup of all n8n workflows and saves them to a Google Drive folder. Each night, the previous night's backups are moved to an “n8n_old” folder and renamed with the corresponding date. Backups older than a specified age are automatically deleted using a precise code-based verification. This ensures your cloud storage remains organized without manual intervention. What's New in v5 (Optimized) Lightning-Fast Search:** Optimized Google Drive nodes with specific queries (name contains 'n8n_') and limits. This prevents the workflow from scanning your entire Drive, reducing execution time from minutes to seconds. Dynamic ID Mapping:* Updated the *Code node** to map folder IDs on the fly. The workflow now "remembers" IDs for n8n_backups and n8n_old, allowing for seamless transitions even if folders are newly created. Modernized Loops:* Fully migrated from legacy "Split In Batches" to the modern *"Loop Over Items"** architecture for better stability and readability. Smart Purge Logic:* Uses a Javascript-based *Code node** (you can delete) to extract timestamps from filenames and strictly delete files older than 30 days. Auto-Healing Infrastructure:** Intelligent check-and-create logic. If the system detects a missing folder, it creates it and immediately passes the new ID to the rest of the flow. Prerequisites Google Drive Account:** OAuth2 credentials required. Console Cloud Setup n8n Version:* Recommended *v1.70.1** or higher (Required for modern Loop nodes). n8n API Key:** Required for the "Get many workflows" node to fetch your local data. API Key Guide Permissions:** Ensure the Google Drive API is enabled in your Google Cloud Project. Configuration Credentials: Update all Google Drive nodes with your OAuth2 credentials and the "Get many workflows" node with your n8n API Key. Folder Detection: The "GET CURRENT FOLDER" node is pre-configured to find folders starting with n8n_. Do not rename the base folders unless you update the search query. Dynamic Paths: The node "MOVE INTO OLD FOLDER" now uses a smart fallback expression: {{ $node["Code"].json.ids.n8n_old || $node["Create n8n_old"].json.id }} This ensures it always finds the correct destination. Automated Purge Settings: Retention Policy: Open the "you can delete" Code node. You can modify const THIRTY_DAYS_IN_MS to change your retention period. Activation: Enable the "PURGE DAYS" Schedule Trigger (set to 30 days by default) to start the cleanup cycle. Last updated March 2026 (v5.2 Optimized). An n8n automation workflow template by Jeyson Orozco.
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