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Automatic Notion database backup to Google Drive with Telegram notifications

Ready for 3.0

by Prueba ✓ · 303 views · created 2025-10-28 · File Management

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

Nodes used (8)

Google DriveNotionTelegram

What it does

🔍 Workflow Overview What This Workflow Does This workflow automatically saves copies of all your Notion databases to Google Drive. It's like creating a safety backup of your important Notion information, similar to saving important documents in a filing cabinet. Target Audience: Anyone who uses Notion and wants to protect their data by creating automatic backups to Google Drive. --- Prerequisites (What You Need Before Starting) Required Accounts 1. Notion Account - Where your databases are stored 2. Google Account - For Google Drive storage 3. Telegram Account - To receive backup notifications (free messaging app) Required Software - n8n Community Edition v2.0.0 installed on your computer or server - Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge) --- Step-by-Step Configuration Guide PART 1: Setting Up Notion Access Step 1: Create a Notion Integration Step 2: Share Your Databases with the integration --- PART 2: Setting Up Google Drive Access Step 1: Create a Google Drive Folder Step 2: Connect Google Drive to n8n --- PART 3: Setting Up Telegram Notifications Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot Step 2: Get Your Chat ID Step 3: Connect Telegram to n8n --- PART 4: Installing the Workflow in n8n Step 1: Import the Workflow Step 2: Configure Credentials 1. For Notion nodes (Get All Databases, Get Database Pages) 2. For Google Drive nodes (Create Backup Folder, Upload Backup File, etc.) 3. For Telegram node (Send Telegram Notification) Step 3: Configure the Workflow Settings --- PART 5: Testing Your Workflow Step 1: Run a Test Step 2: Verify the Backup If Something Goes Wrong - Red X marks on nodes: Check that all credentials are properly connected - "Not found" errors: Make sure you shared your Notion databases with the integration - No Telegram message: Verify your Chat ID is correct - No files in Google Drive: Check your Folder ID is correct

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