Installation

Self-hosting knowledge prerequisites

Self-hosting n8n requires technical knowledge, including:

• Setting up and configuring servers and containers
• Managing application resources and scaling
• Securing servers and applications
• Configuring n8n

n8n recommends self-hosting for expert users. Mistakes can lead to data loss, security issues, and downtime. If you aren't experienced at managing servers, n8n recommends n8n Cloud.

Installation guides for n8n

• npm
• Docker

Server setup guides for specific platforms

Self-host with Docker Compose:

• Digital Ocean
• Heroku
• Hetzner Cloud

Starting points for a Kubernetes setup:

• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform

Configuration guides to help you get started on other platforms:

• Docker Compose