Use Cases
- Automate the backup process for workflows and files.
- Maintain organized file storage by moving old backups to a designated folder.
- Ensure compliance with data retention policies by purging old backups.
How It Works
Scheduled trigger initiates the workflow at regular intervals. Retrieves current backups from a specified Dropbox folder. Formats backups into JSON files for easy management. Uploads formatted files to a designated Dropbox folder. Purges backups older than 30 days to free up storage.
Setup Steps
- 1Import the workflow template into n8n.
- 2Configure the Dropbox authentication settings.
- 3Set the desired schedule for the backup process.
- 4Define the destination folder for backups in Dropbox.
- 5Test the workflow to ensure it runs as expected.
Apps Used
Dropbox
Categories
Target Roles
Industries
Tags
#automated backups
#file organization
#process automation