Create snapshot of Contabo VPS instances on a daily basis

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1. Workflow Overview

Workflow: Snapshot Contabo How it Works This workflow automates daily backups (snapshots) of VPS instances hosted on Contabo. Each day at midnight, it checks for existing snapshots and ensures that...

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Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.datetime

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by DUBCOM.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Create snapshot of Contabo VPS instances on a daily basis
Workflow name: Create snapshot of Contabo VPS instances on a daily basis

Workflow: Snapshot Contabo

How it Works

This workflow automates daily backups (snapshots) of VPS instances hosted on Contabo. Each day at midnight, it checks for existing snapshots and ensures that only the latest backups are retained by removing older ones. It provides a seamless, hands-off backup process to keep your data secure.

Setup Steps

Setting up this workflow is quick, typically taking about 10-15 minutes. The essential part of the setup is providing the necessary credentials, which you can easily retrieve from your Contabo control panel.

Import the Workflow: Download and upload the workflow JSON into n8n.
Configure Credentials: Add CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, API_USER, and API_PASSWORD in the credential node.
Activate the Workflow: Enable it to run automatically at midnight every day.

Flow Overview

Schedule Trigger (00:00 daily): Automatically initiates the workflow.
Formatted Date: Prepares a timestamp for naming the snapshot.
List Snapshots: Verifies if an existing snapshot is available for each VPS.
Conditional Logic:
- No Snapshot? Proceeds to create a new one.
- Snapshot Found? Deletes the old snapshot before creating a new one.

Key Points

Snapshot Retention: Old snapshots are deleted to ensure only the latest backups are stored.
Unique Identifiers: UUIDs are used to track and guarantee unique operations.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Set snapshot attributes

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices: Version 3.4

Block 2 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 3 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices: Version 1

Block 4 - Credential

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices: Version 3.4

Block 5 - Sticky Note

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 6 - Authorization

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 7 - List instances

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 8 - Split Out

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices: Version 1

Block 9 - UUID

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 10 - TRACE ID

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 12 - List snapshots

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 13 - UUID1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 14 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 15 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 16 - Merge

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices: Version 3

Block 17 - get Date & Time

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.dateTime - dateTime
Config choices: Version 2

Block 18 - Delete existing snapshot

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 19 - Create a new snapshot

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 20 - Create a new snapshot1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 21 - UUID2

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 22 - UUID3

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 23 - UUID4

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 24 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Showing the first 24 of 29 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Create snapshot of Contabo VPS instances on a daily basis
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	29
Categories	DevOps
Author	DUBCOM
Published	05 Sept 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2403/2403.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
4. Test with sample data

Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
5. Activate and monitor

Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Create snapshot of Contabo VPS instances on a daily basis do?

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your DevOps use case.

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.set n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger n8n-nodes-base.stickynote n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.splitout n8n-nodes-base.merge n8n-nodes-base.datetime

Complexity

advanced

Published 05 Sept 2024

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1. Workflow Overview

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Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

Workflow: Snapshot Contabo

How it Works

Setup Steps

Flow Overview

Key Points

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Set snapshot attributes

Block 2 - Schedule Trigger

Block 3 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Block 4 - Credential

Block 5 - Sticky Note

Block 6 - Authorization

Block 7 - List instances

Block 8 - Split Out

Block 9 - UUID

Block 10 - TRACE ID

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

Block 12 - List snapshots

Block 13 - UUID1

Block 14 - Sticky Note2

Block 15 - Sticky Note3

Block 16 - Merge

Block 17 - get Date & Time

Block 18 - Delete existing snapshot

Block 19 - Create a new snapshot

Block 20 - Create a new snapshot1

Block 21 - UUID2

Block 22 - UUID3

Block 23 - UUID4

Block 24 - Sticky Note4

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions