Developer & DevOps
Automated n8n Backup to NextCloud Storage
9 nodes
312
139
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
Scheduled automation that creates periodic backups of n8n workflows and configurations, storing them securely in NextCloud. Supports both automatic scheduling and manual triggers for flexible backup control and disaster recovery.
How it works
- 1.Execute backup on schedule or trigger manually through n8n interface
- 2.Extract workflow data and configuration from n8n instance
- 3.Merge and prepare backup data in portable format
- 4.Upload backup file to NextCloud storage automatically
Use cases
- Protect workflows from accidental loss or corruption
- Enable quick recovery after unexpected deletions or updates
- Maintain version history for audit and compliance purposes
Requirements
- Active NextCloud account with API access configured
- n8n instance with accessible API credentials
- Sufficient storage space allocated in NextCloud account
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Schedule
Twitter/X
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
9
Apps
2
Views
312
Downloads
139
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
Cron
Cron
Merge
Merge
Move Binary Data
Move Binary Data
Map
Function
Get Workflow
HTTP Request
Get Workflow List
HTTP Request
FunctionItem
Function Item
NextCloud1
Next Cloud