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Sync data between Google Drive and AWS S3

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow synchronizes files one way from Google Drive to AWS S3. Google Drive Trigger node trigg...

Best for

  • File Management automation workflows
  • beginner n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.awss3

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Sync data between Google Drive and AWS S3
Workflow name
Sync data between Google Drive and AWS S3

This workflow synchronizes files one-way from Google Drive to AWS S3.

  • Google Drive Trigger node triggers the workflow when a new file is added to the drive.
  • AWS S3 node gets all files stored in an S3 bucket.
  • Merge node merges the files from Google Drive and AWS S3 by key (file name) and keeps only the new file.
  • AWS S3 node uploads the new file in the S3 bucket.

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 - Google Drive Trigger

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

Block 2 - Merge

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

Block 3 - AWS S3 - get

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.awsS3 - awsS3
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - AWS S3 - upload

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.awsS3 - awsS3
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Sync data between Google Drive and AWS S3
Complexity beginner
Nodes 4
Categories File Management
Author Lorena
Published 11 Jan 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1396/1396.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 Sync data between Google Drive and AWS S3 do?

This workflow synchronizes files one way from Google Drive to AWS S3. Google Drive Trigger node trigg...

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 File Management use case.