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Google Drive#

Use the Google Drive node to automate work in Google Drive, and integrate Google Drive with other applications. n8n has built-in support for a wide range of Google Drive features, including creating, updating, listing, deleting, and getting drives, files, and folders.

On this page, you'll find a list of operations the Google Drive node supports and links to more resources.

Credentials

Refer to Google Drive credentials for guidance on setting up authentication.

Operations#

  • Drive
    • Create a drive
    • Delete a drive
    • Get a drive
    • List all drives
    • Update a drive
  • File
    • Copy a file
    • Delete a file
    • Download a file
    • List files and folders
    • Share a file
    • Update a file
    • Upload a file
  • Folder
    • Create a folder
    • Delete a folder
    • Share a folder

Templates and examples#

Ask questions about a PDF using AI

by David Roberts

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Backup n8n workflows to Google Drive

by Angel Menendez

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Chat with PDF docs using AI (quoting sources)

by David Roberts

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Browse Google Drive integration templates, or search all templates

What to do if your operation isn't supported#

If this node doesn't support the operation you want to do, you can use the HTTP Request node to call the service's API.

You can use the credential you created for this service in the HTTP Request node:

  1. In the HTTP Request node, select Authentication > Predefined Credential Type.
  2. Select the service you want to connect to.
  3. Select your credential.

Refer to Custom API operations for more information.