Data & Databases

Sync Google Sheets data with PostgreSQL database automatically

10 nodes 319 130 Scheduled trigger
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Workflow Description

Scheduled automation that compares Google Sheets data with PostgreSQL records, automatically updating existing entries and inserting new ones. Ensures continuous data synchronization between platforms without manual intervention or data loss.

How it works

  1. 1.Trigger synchronization on a defined schedule
  2. 2.Compare data between Google Sheets and PostgreSQL
  3. 3.Identify new records, changes, and deletions
  4. 4.Apply updates and insertions to PostgreSQL
  5. 5.Log sync results and document changes

Use cases

  • Keep customer records in PostgreSQL updated with Google Sheets sales data
  • Automatically sync inventory information across applications
  • Consolidate data from multiple Google Sheets into a unified PostgreSQL repository

Requirements

  • Google account with edit permissions on target Sheets
  • Active PostgreSQL connection with secure credentials
  • Defined primary keys or matching fields for data reconciliation

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Google Sheets Postgres

Details

Trigger Scheduled trigger
Nodes 10
Apps 2
Views 319
Downloads 130

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (10)

Schedule Trigger

Schedule Trigger

#1

Compare Datasets

Set

#2

Split Out Relevant Fields

Split Out

#3

Retrieve Sheets Data

Google Sheets

#4

Select Rows in Postgres

Postgres

#5

Insert Rows

Postgres

#6

Update Rows

Postgres

#7

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#8

Sticky Note1

Sticky Note

#9

Sticky Note2

Sticky Note

#10