Supported databases
By default, n8n uses SQLite to save credentials, past executions, and workflows. n8n also supports PostgresDB.
Supported databases
By default, n8n uses SQLite to save credentials, past executions, and workflows. n8n also supports PostgresDB.
Database type by n8n installation
The database type used varies depending on your n8n installation:
Self-hosted n8n
By default, self-hosted installations use SQLite. You can optionally configure PostgreSQL by setting the appropriate environment variables (see PostgresDB configuration).