Desktop app#
The n8n desktop app is the fastest way to try n8n on Windows or Mac computers.
Install Desktop#
Download the app from the link below:
For testing only
The desktop app is a quick way to try out n8n. You shouldn't use it in production:
- No access to community nodes
- Nodes may not update to new versions
- Version updates lag behind other platforms
Keep in mind
If you have already installed n8n locally using npm, the desktop app will connect to the existing sqlite database.
Tunnel credentials
The n8n desktop creates a tunnel in order to receive webhooks from external services such as Google. This tunnel is protected using a randomly generated combination of username and password. If you are asked for a login to your personal tunnel URL, you can find the generated credentials in the n8n-desktop.env file in the .n8n folder of your home directory.
Update Desktop#
If you're using the n8n desktop app follow the below mentioned steps to update n8n.
For Windows#
- Download the latest version.
- Run the installer.
For MacOS#
- Move the old app to trash.
- Download the latest app.