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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

This template shows how to sync data from one service to another. Specifically, in this example we're saving a new qualified lead from a Postgres database to a Google Sheets file . Setup instructio...

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.postgrestrigger, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Sync new data between two apps
Workflow name
Sync new data between two apps

This template shows how to sync data from one service to another. Specifically, in this example we're saving a new qualified lead from a Postgres database to a Google Sheets file.

Setup instructions are located inside the workflow template.

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 - Postgres Trigger

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

Block 2 - Filter

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

Block 3 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 4 - Sticky Note

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 7 - On clicking "Execute Node"

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

Block 8 - Code

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

Block 9 - Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

3. Summary Table

Workflow Sync new data between two apps
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 9
Categories Lead Generation
Author n8n Team
Published 03 Jul 2023

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1930/1930.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 new data between two apps do?

This template shows how to sync data from one service to another. Specifically, in this example we're saving a new qualified lead from a Postgres database to a Google Sheets file . Setup instructio...

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 Lead Generation use case.