Developer & DevOps

Connect Google Sheets with MySQL

15 nodes 207 128 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

An automation template that synchronizes data between Google Sheets and MySQL databases with automatic comparison and scheduled updates, enabling seamless data flow between both platforms for developers and data managers.

How it works

  1. 1.Trigger the automation manually or on a defined schedule
  2. 2.Retrieve data from the specified Google Sheets worksheet
  3. 3.Connect to MySQL database and fetch current records
  4. 4.Compare datasets to identify differences and changes
  5. 5.Update or insert new data into MySQL based on comparison results
  6. 6.Log synchronization status and verify successful completion

Use cases

  • Sync customer lists from Google Sheets to MySQL-based CRM systems
  • Automatically update inventory records when data changes in shared spreadsheets
  • Review financial data and reports across spreadsheet tools and database servers
  • Transfer form submissions from Google Forms into MySQL for processing

Requirements

  • Active Google Workspace account with Google Sheets access permissions
  • MySQL connection credentials and secure authentication keys
  • Pre-defined column and table mappings before automation activation
  • Connection testing and data format compatibility verification

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Google Sheets MySQL

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 15
Apps 2
Views 207
Downloads 128

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 (15)

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When clicking "Execute Workflow"

Manual Trigger

#1

Compare Datasets

Set

#2

Send Notifications

No Op

#3

Schedule Trigger

Schedule Trigger

#4

Google Sheet Data

Google Sheets

#5

SQL Get inquiries from Google

My Sql

#6

Add MySQL records

My Sql

#7

Rename GSheet variables

Set

#8

No reply too long?

If

#9

DB Status assigned?

If

#10

Update GSheet status

Google Sheets

#11

DB Status in sync?

If

#12

Sync MySQL data

My Sql

#13

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#14

Sticky Note1

Sticky Note

#15