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Upload leads from a CSV file to Pipedrive CRM

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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 gets leads' contacts from a CSV file and adds it to the Pipedrive CRM by creating an organization and a person. The CSV file in this workflow serves as a universal connector allowing ...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.spreadsheetfile, n8n-nodes-base.pipedrive, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.set

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
Upload leads from a CSV file to Pipedrive CRM
Workflow name
Upload leads from a CSV file to Pipedrive CRM

This workflow gets leads' contacts from a CSV file and adds it to the Pipedrive CRM by creating an organization and a person. The CSV file in this workflow serves as a universal connector allowing you to export contacts from any platform like LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

Prerequisites

How it works

  1. The Google Drive Trigger node starts the workflow when a new CSV file is uploaded to a specific folder in Google Drive.
  2. Google Drive node downloads the CSV file.
  3. Spreadsheet File node reads data from the CSV file and sends the output to the Merge node. This Spreadsheet File's output becomes the input 1 for the Merge node.
  4. Meanwhile, the Pipedrive node gets the same list of contacts from the CSV file.
  5. IF node checks if Pipedrive has these contacts already created previously and sends the checked results to the Merge node. These results arrive at the Merge node as input 2.
  6. Merge node compares two inputs via email and removes the matches.
  7. Pipedrive node creates new contacts based on the data provided by the Merge node with necessary details such as organization and notes.

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 - Google Drive

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

Block 3 - Spreadsheet File

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

Block 4 - Pipedrive

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

Block 5 - Pipedrive1

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

Block 6 - IF

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

Block 7 - Merge

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

Block 8 - Set

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

Block 9 - Create Organization

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

Block 10 - Create Person

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

Block 11 - Create Lead

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

Block 12 - Create Note

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Upload leads from a CSV file to Pipedrive CRM
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories CRM
Author n8n Team
Published 09 Sept 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1787/1787.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 Upload leads from a CSV file to Pipedrive CRM do?

This workflow gets leads' contacts from a CSV file and adds it to the Pipedrive CRM by creating an organization and a person. The CSV file in this workflow serves as a universal connector allowing ...

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 CRM use case.