Developer & DevOps
Schedule automated updates and uploads to Google Drive
9 nodes
299
150
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
Automation that executes on a recurring schedule to process data and update files in Google Drive automatically. It combines Cron scheduling with Google Drive operations for consistent, hands-free file management at specified intervals.
How it works
- 1.Trigger workflow execution at scheduled times using Cron
- 2.Process and merge data through custom functions and merge nodes
- 3.Send HTTP requests and convert binary data as needed
- 4.Create, update, or manage files in Google Drive automatically
Use cases
- Daily backups of external databases or APIs to Google Drive folders
- Weekly report generation and automated upload to shared drives
- Scheduled cleanup or archival of outdated files from Google Drive
Requirements
- Active Google Workspace account with Google Drive API access
- Defined schedule intervals and data sources for processing
- Knowledge of Cron syntax or access to a time selection interface
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Google Drive
Schedule
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
9
Apps
2
Views
299
Downloads
150
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (9)
On clicking 'execute'
Manual Trigger
Merge
Merge
Move Binary Data
Move Binary Data
Map
Function
Get Workflow
HTTP Request
Get Workflow List
HTTP Request
FunctionItem
Function Item
Google Drive
Google Drive
Run Daily at 2:30am
Cron