Restore n8n Workflows from Google Drive

# Restore all n8n workflows from backups in Google Drive

This automation template enables fast restoration of all n8n workflows from JSON backups stored in Google Drive. It´s especially useful after system failures, during migration to a new server, or when key workflows are accidentally deleted.

## Who it´s for
- n8n administrators managing multiple workflows
- DevOps teams performing instance migration or recovery
- Users needing rapid automation recovery after incidents

## What the automation does
- Manually triggered on demand
- Retrieves file list from a specified Google Drive folder
- Downloads each file, assuming it’s a workflow backup in JSON format
- Extracts data and imports it into the current n8n instance via API
- Waits 3 seconds between imports to reduce system load

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Logic for sequential file processing
- Integrations with Google Drive API and n8n HTTP API
- Basic textual instructions for launch and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- Google account with read access to the target Drive folder
- Access to an n8n instance with enabled API
- OAuth credentials or API key for Google Drive
- n8n instance URL and authentication method (e.g., API key)

## Benefits and outcomes
- Minimizes downtime during recovery
- Fully automated process — no manual imports required
- Bulk restore of dozens of workflows in a single run
- Compatible with existing Google Drive backup strategy
- Suitable for staging environments and production migrations

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat