n8n - 💡(How to fix) Fix (504 Gateway Timeout) [1 comments, 2 participants]

Describe the problem/error/question

Hi, I’m using the Google Drive > Download File node in n8n Cloud to download a 300 KB CSV file, but it’s taking too long (over an hour). My internet connection is fine, and I can download the file manually from Google Drive. Now, I can’t access n8n, and I keep getting a 504 Gateway Timeout error. Has anyone faced this issue or knows how to fix it?

TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by optimizing the Google Drive node configuration or adjusting the timeout settings in n8n Cloud.

Guidance

• Check the Google Drive node settings to ensure that the file download method is optimized for smaller files like the 300 KB CSV.
• Verify that the n8n Cloud instance has sufficient resources and is not experiencing any performance issues that could be contributing to the timeout.
• Consider increasing the timeout limit in n8n Cloud to allow for longer download times, if necessary.
• Investigate if there are any known issues or limitations with the Google Drive node in n8n Cloud that could be causing the problem.

Notes

The root cause of the issue is unclear, and more information about the n8n Cloud setup and Google Drive node configuration would be helpful in providing a more specific solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Increase the timeout limit in n8n Cloud to allow for longer download times, as this may help resolve the 504 Gateway Timeout error and allow the file to download successfully.