Developer & DevOps

Schedule automated updates and uploads to Google Drive

9 nodes 299 150 Automatic trigger
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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. 1.Trigger workflow execution at scheduled times using Cron
  2. 2.Process and merge data through custom functions and merge nodes
  3. 3.Send HTTP requests and convert binary data as needed
  4. 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  • Scheduled cleanup or archival of outdated files from Google Drive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. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (9)

On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

Merge

Merge

#2

Move Binary Data

Move Binary Data

#3

Map

Function

#4

Get Workflow

HTTP Request

#5

Get Workflow List

HTTP Request

#6

FunctionItem

Function Item

#7

Google Drive

Google Drive

#8

Run Daily at 2:30am

Cron

#9