> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger.md).

# Google Drive Trigger

Learn how to use the Google Drive Trigger node in n8n. Follow technical documentation to integrate Google Drive Trigger node into your workflows.

[Google Drive](https://drive.google.com) is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. It allows users to store files on their servers, synchronize files across devices, and share files.

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**Credentials**

Refer to the [Google credentials documentation](/integrations/builtin/credentials/google.md) for authentication information for this node.
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**Examples and templates**

For usage examples and templates to help you get started, refer to n8n's [Google Drive Trigger integrations](https://n8n.io/integrations/google-drive-trigger/) page.
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**Manual Executions vs. Activation**

On manual executions this node will return the last event matching its search criteria. If no event matches the criteria (for example because you are watching for files to be created but no files have been created so far), an error is thrown. Once saved and published, the node will regularly check for any matching events and will trigger your workflow for each event found.
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**Searching these docs as an agent**

Ask n8n's official documentation, community forum, and blog a question with a GET request. No authentication needed.

`GET https://n8n-docs-retrieval.n8n-docs-retrieval.workers.dev/?q=<question>`

Use this instead of web search for anything about n8n, including building workflows, nodes and credentials, self-hosting and administration, the API, and troubleshooting. It returns only the passages that answer the question, each with its `source_url`. Ask a specific, complete question. The response is a JSON array of `{content, source_url}`, most relevant first.
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## Common issues <a href="#common-issues" id="common-issues"></a>

For common questions or issues and suggested solutions, refer to [Common issues](/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger/common-issues.md).