Use Cases
- Automate regular backups of important files in Dropbox
- Organize current backups by moving them to designated folders
- Purge outdated backups to free up storage space
- Maintain a tidy file structure without manual oversight
How It Works
Triggers the workflow on a scheduled basis Calculates the date for purging backups older than 30 days Lists current backups in the designated Dropbox folder Ignores folders and processes only relevant files Moves current backups to an old folder for organization Deletes backups that are older than the specified duration
Setup Steps
- 1Import the workflow template into your n8n instance
- 2Connect your Dropbox account for authentication
- 3Set the desired schedule for the backup trigger
- 4Adjust the destination folder path if necessary
- 5Activate the workflow to start automated backup management
Apps Used
Dropbox
Categories
Target Roles
Industries
Tags
#automated backups
#file organization
#process automation