Can Google Sheets connect with Postgres?

Yes, Google Sheets can connect with Postgres using n8n.io. With n8n, you can create workflows that automate tasks and transfer data between Google Sheets and Postgres. Configure nodes for Google Sheets and Postgres in the n8n interface, specifying actions and triggers to set up their connection.

Can I use Google Sheets’s API with n8n?

Yes, with n8n, you can programmatically interact with Google Sheets’s API via pre-defined supported actions or raw HTTP requests. With the HTTP Request node, you create a REST API call. You need to understand basic API terminology and concepts.

Can I use Postgres’s API with n8n?

Yes, with n8n, you can programmatically interact with Postgres’s API via pre-defined supported actions or raw HTTP requests. With the HTTP Request node, you create a REST API call. You need to understand basic API terminology and concepts.

Is n8n secure for integrating Google Sheets and Postgres?

Yes, it is safe to use n8n to integrate Google Sheets and Postgres. n8n offers various features to ensure the safe handling of your data. These include encrypted data transfers, secure credential storage, RBAC functionality, and compliance with industry-standard security practices (SOC2 compliant). For hosted plans, data is stored within the EU on servers located in Frankfurt, Germany. You can also host it on your own infrastructure for added control. Learn more about n8n’s security practices here.

How to get started with Google Sheets and Postgres integration in n8n.io?

To start integrating Google Sheets and Postgres in n8n, you have different options depending on how you intend to use it: n8n Cloud: hosted solution, no need to install anything. Self-host: recommended method for full-control or customized use cases. Unlike other platforms that charge per operation, step, or task, n8n charges only for full workflow executions. This approach guarantees predictable costs and scalability, no matter the complexity or volume of your workflows.

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Google Sheets and Postgres integration

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How to connect Google Sheets and Postgres

Step 1: Create a new workflow
Step 2: Add and configure nodes
Step 3: Connect
Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
Step 5: Test and activate your workflow

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.

Google Sheets and Postgres integration: Create a new workflow and add the first step

Step 2: Add and configure Google Sheets and Postgres nodes

You can find Google Sheets and Postgres in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure Google Sheets and Postgres nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.

Google Sheets and Postgres integration: Add and configure Google Sheets and Postgres nodes

Step 3: Connect Google Sheets and Postgres

A connection establishes a link between Google Sheets and Postgres (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.

Google Sheets and Postgres integration: Connect Google Sheets and Postgres

Step 4: Customize and extend your Google Sheets and Postgres integration

Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect Google Sheets and Postgres with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.

Google Sheets and Postgres integration: Customize and extend your Google Sheets and Postgres integration

Step 5: Test and activate your Google Sheets and Postgres workflow

Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from Google Sheets to Postgres or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.

Google Sheets and Postgres integration: Test and activate your Google Sheets and Postgres workflow

Sync new data between two apps

This template shows how to sync data from one service to another. Specifically, in this example we're saving a new qualified lead from a Postgres database to a Google Sheets file.

Setup instructions are located inside the workflow template.

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*Smartlead to HubSpot Performance Analytics A streamlined workflow to analyze your Smartlead performance metrics by tracking lifecycle stages in HubSpot and generating automated reports.* Who is this for? (Outbound) Automation Agencies, Sales and marketing teams using Smartlead for outreach campaigns who want to track their performance metrics and lead progression in HubSpot. What problem does this workflow solve? Manual tracking of lead performance across Smartlead and HubSpot is time-consuming and error-prone. This workflow automates performance reporting by connecting your Smartlead data with HubSpot lifecycle stages, providing clear insights into your outreach campaign effectiveness. What this workflow does Automatically pulls performance data from your Smartlead campaigns Cross-references contact status with HubSpot lifecycle stages Generates comprehensive performance reports in Google Sheets Provides customizable reporting schedules to match your team's needs Setup Requirements PostgreSQL Database Set up your PostgreSQL instance (includes $300 free GCP credits) Follow our step-by-step setup guide: Find a step-by-step guide here Google Account Integration Connect your Google Account to n8n Find the guide here Smartlead Configuration Connect your Smartlead instance: Detailed connection guide included in workflow How to customize this workflow Configure the Trigger node to adjust report frequency Modify the Google Sheets template to match your specific KPIs Customize HubSpot lifecycle stage mapping in the Function node Adjust PostgreSQL queries to track additional metrics Need assistance or have suggestions? lmk here

Synchronize your Google Sheets with Postgres

Sync your Google Sheets Data with your Postgres database table, requiring minimal adjustments. Follow these steps: Retrieve Data: Pull data from Google Sheets and PostgreSQL. Compare Datasets: Identify differences, focusing on new or updated entries. Update PostgreSQL: Apply changes to ensure both platforms mirror each other. Automate this process to regularly synchronize data. Before starting, grant necessary access to both Google Sheets and PostgreSQL, and specify the data details for synchronization. This streamlined workflow enhances data consistency across platforms. This example is a one-way synchronization from Google Sheets into your Postgres. With small adjustments, you can make it the other way around, or 2-way.

Sync new data between two apps

This template shows how to sync data from one service to another. Specifically, in this example we're saving a new qualified lead from a Postgres database to a Google Sheets file. Setup instructions are located inside the workflow template.

Build your own Google Sheets and Postgres integration

Create custom Google Sheets and Postgres workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.

Google Sheets supported actions

Document
Sheet Within Document

Create

Create a spreadsheet

Delete

Delete a spreadsheet

Append or Update Row

Append a new row or update an existing one (upsert)

Append Row

Create a new row in a sheet

Clear

Delete all the contents or a part of a sheet

Create

Create a new sheet

Delete

Permanently delete a sheet

Delete Rows or Columns

Delete columns or rows from a sheet

Get Row(s)

Retrieve one or more rows from a sheet

Update Row

Update an existing row in a sheet

Postgres supported actions

Database

Delete

Delete an entire table or rows in a table

Execute Query

Execute an SQL query

Insert

Insert rows in a table

Insert or Update

Insert or update rows in a table

Select

Select rows from a table

Update

Update rows in a table

Google Sheets and Postgres integration details

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet program offered by Google for free. It similar to Microsoft Excel, and can be accessed anywhere on any device, you only need a Google account.

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Postgres, or PostgresSQL, is a free, open-source tool that helps you emphasize extensibility and SQL compliance. It is an advanced object-relational database that provides high performance, reliability and feature robustness.

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