At Spun Web Technology, we help businesses streamline their operations using powerful automation tools. One of our favorite open-source platforms is n8n — a flexible and self-hosted workflow automation tool that gives you full control over your processes.

If you’ve downloaded a .json workflow blueprint from us, this guide will walk you through importing it into n8n and configuring it for production use.

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What You Need Before You Start

Before getting started, ensure the following are in place:

• You have access to an active n8n instance (cloud, desktop, or self-hosted)
• You are logged in with edit permissions
• External services (such as APIs or credentials used in the blueprint) are available and ready to connect

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Step 1: Open Your n8n Editor

If you’re using the cloud version of n8n, visit https://app.n8n.io and log in.
If you’re using a self-hosted version, access your editor through your server’s address, such as http://localhost:5678.

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Step 2: Import the JSON Workflow

To import your blueprint:

1. In the workflow editor, click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Select Import from file.
3. Upload the .json workflow file provided by Spun Web Technology.

Tip: You can also open the JSON file in a text editor, copy all of its content, and choose Import from clipboard in n8n.

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Step 3: Connect Required Credentials

Most blueprints use modules that require API access (such as Gmail, Google Sheets, HTTP, or Airtable).
Each of these must be authenticated within your n8n account:

• Click on any node with a warning or error icon.
• Under Credentials, either select an existing credential or create a new one.
• Follow the prompts to complete authorization.

Repeat this process for all services used within the workflow.

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Step 4: Replace Placeholder Data

Blueprints often include sample or placeholder values for demonstration purposes. You should replace these with your real, production-ready values.

Common fields to update include:

• API keys and tokens
• Static data like email addresses or names
• Webhook URLs and parameter filters
• Test data for node inputs

Make sure every node in the workflow reflects your actual environment and data structure.

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Step 5: Run a Test Workflow

Click the Execute Workflow button in the top menu to perform a test run.

Watch as the nodes are triggered in real time. If any errors appear:

• Recheck your credentials
• Review the error messages for guidance
• Modify field mappings or test inputs as needed

Repeat testing until the entire workflow executes successfully.

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Step 6: Activate the Workflow

Once you’ve verified that everything works correctly:

1. Click the toggle switch in the upper-right corner to activate the workflow.
2. Your automation is now live and will execute based on its configured trigger (such as a webhook, cron schedule, or data watcher).

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Final Thoughts

Using n8n with pre-built JSON blueprints from Spun Web Technology is a fast and scalable way to bring automation into your business. Whether you’re integrating APIs, automating content pipelines, or managing client communications, n8n makes it possible to build secure, flexible systems—on your own terms.

Need support configuring advanced features or connecting new services? Reach out to Spun Web Technology for professional automation development and support.