FTP to Google Drive Transfer Template
FTP to Google Drive Transfer Template What This Template Does This workflow automatically transfers files from an FTP server to Google Drive. It's perfect for: Backing up files from remote servers Migrating data from FTP to cloud storage Automating file synchronization tasks Creating scheduled backups of server content How It Works The workflow follows these steps: Manual Trigger - You start the process by clicking "Execute" Lists FTP Directory - Scans the specified FTP folder for all items Filters Files Only - Separates actual files from directories (folders) Downloads Files - Retrieves each file as binary data from the FTP server Uploads to Google Drive - Stores all downloaded files in your specified Google Drive folder Requirements Before using this template, you'll need: FTP Server Access**: Server address, username, and password Google Drive Account**: With OAuth2 authentication set up in n8n n8n Instance**: Self-hosted or cloud version Setup Instructions Step 1: Configure FTP Credentials In n8n, go to Settings → Credentials Create a new FTP credential Enter your FTP server details: Host: Your FTP server address Port: Usually 21 for FTP Username: Your FTP username Password: Your FTP password Test the connection and save Step 2: Set Up Google Drive Authentication Create a new Google Drive OAuth2 credential Follow n8n's Google Drive setup guide: Create a Google Cloud project Enable Google Drive API Create OAuth2 credentials Add your n8n callback URL Authorize the connection in n8n Step 3: Configure the Workflow Update FTP Path: Open the "List FTP Directory" node Change the path parameter from /_instalki to your desired FTP folder Set Google Drive Folder: Open the "Upload to Google Drive" node Replace the folderId with your target Google Drive folder ID To find folder ID: Open the folder in Google Drive and copy the ID from the URL Assign Credentials: Ensure both FTP nodes use your FTP credential Assign your Google Drive credential to the upload node How to Use Test First: Run the workflow manually with a few test files Monitor Execution: Check the execution log for any errors Verify Upload: Confirm files appear in your Google Drive folder Schedule (Optional): Add a schedule trigger if you want automatic runs Customization Options Filter Specific File Types Add a condition after "Filter Files Only" to process only certain file extensions: {{ $json.name.endsWith('.pdf') || $json.name.endsWith('.jpg') }} Add Error Handling Insert error-handling nodes to manage failed downloads or uploads gracefully. Organize by Date Modify the Google Drive upload to create date-based folders automatically. File Size Limits Add checks for file size before attempting upload (Google Drive has limits). Troubleshooting Common Issues: FTP Connection Failed**: Check server address, port, and credentials Google Drive Upload Error**: Verify OAuth2 setup and folder permissions Files Not Found**: Ensure the FTP path exists and contains files Large Files**: Consider Google Drive's file size limitations (15GB for free accounts) Tips: Test with small files first Check n8n execution logs for detailed error messages Ensure your Google Drive has sufficient storage space Verify FTP server allows multiple concurrent connections Security Notes Never hardcode credentials in the workflow Use n8n's credential system for all authentication Consider using SFTP instead of FTP for better security Regularly rotate your FTP passwords Review Google Drive sharing permissions Next Steps Once you have this basic transfer working, you might want to: Add email notifications for successful/failed transfers Implement file deduplication checks Create logs of transferred files Set up automatic cleanup of old files Add file compression before upload. An n8n automation workflow template by Dariusz Koryto.
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