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Automated MySQL to Google Sheets sync with duplicate prevention

Ready for 3.0

by Ahmed Saadawi ✓ · 868 views · created 2025-07-22 · Engineering

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.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 6 nodes and runs on a schedule (every 15 minutes). Along the way it connects MySQL and Google Sheets.

How it runs

Trigger: On a schedule (every 15 minutes).

  1. Select rows from a table (MySQL): select
  2. Check if new record returned (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
  3. Append row in sheet (Google Sheets): append
  4. Update rows in a table (MySQL): update

Services it uses

MySQLGoogle Sheets

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.

Nodes used (5)

From the author

📝 Sync MySQL Rows to Google Sheet Description: This n8n template automates the process of syncing new records from a MySQL database table into a Google Sheet, ideal for reporting, backup, or lightweight dashboards. It is designed for teams or individuals who…

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