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Monitor SSL certificate expiries with Google Sheets, Slack and Linear

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1. Workflow Overview

How it works Set up steps Setup takes about 8–12 minutes . 1. Google Sheets Create a spreadsheet with two sheets or [download this](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aVLaF711Un6KVPbRfiyJqZxa1...

Best for

  • SecOps automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.linear

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Monfort N. Brian | 宁俊.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Monitor SSL certificate expiries with Google Sheets, Slack and Linear
Workflow name
Monitor SSL certificate expiries with Google Sheets, Slack and Linear

How it works

8AM daily trigger
- Read domains from Google Sheet
- Check each domain's SSL certificate
- Filter: only domains expiring within 30 days or already expired
- Classify severity (expired / critical / warning / notice)
- Send one digest message to Slack
- Create a Linear issue[or Jira ticket] per critical or expired domain
- Append all flagged domains to the logs sheet

Set up steps

Setup takes about 8–12 minutes.

1. Google Sheets

Create a spreadsheet with two sheets or download this:

Sheet 1 is called domains and sheet 2 logs

2. Import the workflow

Import this template into your n8n instance.

3. Connect credentials

You need three credentials:

  • Google Sheets
  • Slack
  • Linear API

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 - Sticky Note

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

Block 2 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 3 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 6 - Every Day at 8 AM

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 7 - Check SSL Certificate Expiry

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

Block 8 - Read Domains from Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 9 - Classify Alert Severity

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

Block 10 - Post Alert to Slack

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.4

Block 11 - Filter Expiring Certs

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

Block 12 - Append Alert Log to Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 13 - Create Issue in Linear

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.linear - linear
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 14 - Filter High Priority Alerts

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Monitor SSL certificate expiries with Google Sheets, Slack and Linear
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories SecOps
Author Monfort N. Brian | 宁俊
Published 26 Apr 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/15312/15312.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

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

  4. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Monitor SSL certificate expiries with Google Sheets, Slack and Linear do?

How it works Set up steps Setup takes about 8–12 minutes . 1. Google Sheets Create a spreadsheet with two sheets or [download this](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aVLaF711Un6KVPbRfiyJqZxa1...

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 SecOps use case.