n8n Hosting Documentation and Guides
Access n8n hosting documentation and guides. Find comprehensive resources to help you set up and manage your self-hosted n8n instances.
Self-hosting n8n
This section provides guidance on setting up n8n for both the Enterprise and Community self-hosted editions. The Community edition is free, the Enterprise edition isn't.
See Community edition features for a list of available features.
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Installation and server setups
Install n8n on any platform using npm or Docker. Or follow our guides to popular hosting platforms.
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Configuration
Learn how to configure n8n with environment variables.
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Users and authentication
Choose and set up user authentication for your n8n instance.
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Scaling
Manage data, modes, and processes to keep n8n running smoothly at scale.
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Securing n8n
Secure your n8n instance by setting up SSL, SSO, or 2FA or blocking or opting out of some data collection or features.
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Starter kits
New to n8n or AI? Try our Self-hosted AI Starter Kit. Curated by n8n, it combines the self-hosted n8n platform with compatible AI products and components to get you started building self-hosted AI workflows.
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.
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