n8n

Core Features

• Visual workflow builder: create automation workflows with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
• Connect any app or API: integrate hundreds of services out-of-the-box or use custom API calls.
• Event and schedule triggers: launch workflows based on webhooks, timers, or custom events.
• Data transformation: filter, format, and transform data between connected services.
• Self-hosted and open-source: deploy n8n on your own server for privacy and full control.
• Unlimited workflow runs: no usage limits for self-hosted instances.
• User management: invite team members and assign roles for collaborative workflow building.
• Version control and backups: export, import, and save your workflows as JSON for easy backups.

Deployment Features

Installation timeTime	OS	RAM	Disk
20–30 min		2Gb	20Gb

• Installed software:
  • Docker CE
  • Docker Compose
• Used containers:
  • docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n
  • docker.io/traefik (Reverse proxy that automatically generates certificates, enabling secure HTTPS access to your n8n instance via the specified domain.)
• Open ports:
  • 80, 443 – Web access (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Files path: /root/.n8n

Getting Started After n8n Deployment

After completing your payment, you will receive an email at the address provided during registration notifying you that your server is ready. This email will include the IP address of your VPS and login credentials to access the n8n web interface:

• Link: https://example.com
• User: admin@example.com
• Password: ****** (Sent via email)

To access n8n, log in with your administrator account. Enter your username and password on the login page to securely manage and server settings.

n8n offers additional features for self-hosted users — such as workflow history, advanced debugging, execution search, and workflow folders. You can unlock these paid features for free by requesting a personal license key during setup. Enter your email to get lifetime access to advanced tools for easier automation management.

Initial Setup

After logging in, you will see the n8n dashboard. Here you can monitor workflow executions, check automation statistics, and quickly start building your first workflow with the visual editor. The dashboard provides instant access to your workflows, credentials, and execution history—everything you need to manage your automations in one place.

1. Start from scratch: Build your own automation workflow using the drag-and-drop editor.
2. Use ready templates: Choose from pre-built workflow templates to automate common tasks faster.
3. Manage credentials: Safely store API keys and access tokens to connect your services.
4. Track executions: View workflow run history, errors, and execution statistics.
5. Invite your team: Add team members for collaborative automation and workflow building.

Updating n8n

cd /root
docker compose -f docker-compose.yml pull
docker compose -f docker-compose.yml up -d

[root@server ~]# cd /root
[root@server ~]# docker compose -f docker-compose.yml pull
[+] Pulling 2/2
✔ traefik Pulled
✔ n8n Pulled
[root@server ~]# docker compose -f docker-compose.yml up -d
[+] Running 2/2
✔ Container root-traefik-1 Running
✔ Container root-n8n-1 Running

Opening SMTP Ports

For security reasons, outgoing TCP ports (25, 465, and 587) are blocked by default on all VPS servers. This measure aims to prevent spam distribution. To lift the block, follow these steps:

1. Register your domain zone. The A-record for your domain must point to your server’s IP address.
2. Submit a request to technical support specifying that you need to open outgoing SMTP ports for sending email and the domain (or subdomain) from which it will be sent.
3. After analyzing your domain name, we will make a decision on opening the SMTP ports and notify you.