Credentials Transfer - N8N Workflow Directory

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Developers and DevOps Engineers who need to manage credentials across multiple n8n instances efficiently.
- System Administrators responsible for maintaining secure access to various services by transferring credentials seamlessly.
- Data Engineers who want to automate the credential transfer process as part of their data pipeline management.
- IT Security Professionals focused on ensuring that sensitive information is handled securely and transferred correctly between environments.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of transferring credentials between different n8n instances, which can be cumbersome and error-prone if done manually. It automates the process, ensuring that credentials are copied securely and efficiently, reducing the risk of human error and enhancing security protocols.

Workflow Steps

Trigger the Workflow: The process begins when the user submits a form labeled 'Credential Transfer'.
2. Fetch Settings: The workflow retrieves the configuration settings, including available remote n8n instances.
3. Select Destination Instance: The user is prompted to choose the destination instance where the credential will be copied.
4. Export Credentials: The workflow executes a command to export all credentials from the current instance.
5. Read Credentials Data: The exported credentials are read from a file.
6. Convert Data to JSON: The credentials data is converted into a JSON format for easier manipulation.
7. Select Credential to Transfer: The user selects which credential they wish to copy to the chosen instance.
8. Prepare Request Data: The necessary request data is prepared based on user selections.
9. Create Credential: A new credential is created on the selected destination instance using the provided data.
10. Display Result: Finally, the workflow displays a success or error message based on the outcome of the transfer.

Customization Guide

To customize this workflow:
- Modify Instance Settings: Adjust the remoteInstances array in the 'Settings' node to include additional n8n instances or change existing ones.
- Change Command Parameters: Update the command in the 'Export Credentials' node to alter how credentials are exported, such as changing the output path.
- Customize Forms: Edit the form fields in the 'Choose Instance' and 'Choose Credential' nodes to suit specific requirements or preferences.
- Add Error Handling: Enhance the error handling by adding more nodes or conditions to manage different types of failures during the credential transfer process.