This automated n8n workflow securely backs up Gmail attachments to Google Drive by triggering on new emails, retrieving the attachments, and uploading them to a designated Drive folder. The process includes a delay to ensure reliable execution and notifies the user via WhatsApp upon completion.
Good to Know
- The workflow activates on new Gmail messages
- A short wait ensures proper processing
- Attachments are uploaded to Google Drive
- A WhatsApp message confirms the backup
How It Works
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New Email Received - Initiates the workflow on new Gmail messages
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Fetch Email Details - Retrieves the new email message
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Wait for Processing - Adds a short delay for reliable processing
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Process Attachment Data - Processes the attachment data
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Upload to Google Drive - Uploads the attachment to Google Drive
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Notify via WhatsApp - Sends a WhatsApp message to confirm the backup
How to Use
- Import the workflow into n8n
- Configure Gmail API credentials
- Set up Google Drive API credentials
- Configure WhatsApp API or integration credentials
- Test with a sample email containing an attachment
- Adjust the wait duration if needed
Requirements
- Gmail API credentials
- Google Drive API credentials
- WhatsApp API or integration credentials
Customizing This Workflow
- Modify the wait duration in the Wait node to optimize processing time
- Adjust the Code node to handle specific attachment types or folder destinations in Google Drive
