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Import data from MySQL into Google Sheets

Needs changes

by Lorena ✓ · 33,890 views · created 2022-07-07 · Engineering

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron. 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 3 nodes and runs on a schedule (legacy Cron node). Along the way it connects MySQL and Google Sheets.

How it runs

Trigger: On a schedule (legacy Cron node).

  1. MySQL: run a query
  2. Google Sheets: append

Services it uses

MySQLGoogle Sheets

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • Cron: replace with Schedule Trigger.

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
Cron
Cron
Schedule Trigger

Nodes used (3)

From the author

This workflow queries a table in MySQL and inserts the data into Google Sheets.

Excerpt from Lorena's description on n8n.io.

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