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FTP to Google Drive File Backup

Scheduled sync pulls new files from an FTP server and uploads them to a specified Google Drive folder for automated backup.

Verified 2026-07-07

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What it does

You get reliable, automated backups of your FTP server files directly into a specific Google Drive folder on a scheduled basis. This hands-free process continuously monitors the source directory to download new items, ensuring your data is safely stored in the cloud without any manual intervention.

How it works

When it runs: On a schedule · Scheduled · every hour
How hands-off: Assists you, you do the final step
Setup: Quick setup · under an hour
Works with: FTP, Google Drive

Tools that fit

FTP : List and download files from server

Google Drive : Upload and store backup files

Watch out for

FTP transfers are unencrypted so you should use FTPS or SFTP if the data contains sensitive information to avoid interception risks.
Large files may timeout during upload so add a chunked upload mechanism or increase the HTTP request timeout limit in your configuration.
Google Drive API quotas can be exceeded quickly so implement rate limiting logic to respect daily storage and write limits gracefully.
File permissions might not transfer correctly from FTP to Drive so explicitly set the desired ownership or visibility flags on the uploaded files.

Seen in the wild

n8n: Automatic FTP File Backup to Google Drive with Scheduled Sync template

Want this running in your business?

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Who it's for

Built for Ops-IT teams who need one more recurring task off a human's plate.

Founders and execs get the same output without having to ask someone else to run it.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

ops and IT teams and founders and execs, or anyone doing operations work who wants this handled automatically rather than manually.

How long does it take to set up?

Quick setup: plan for under an hour to get it running end to end.

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