Host n8n

You can self-host n8n on your own infrastructure, on-premises or in a private cloud, using Docker, Kubernetes, or npm.

All self-hosted installations use the same core product. Without a license key, n8n runs as the free Community edition. Adding a Business or Enterprise license key enables those editions. See Compare editions for the differences between the self-hosted editions.

Choose your installation method

Select the installation method that best fits your technical requirements and infrastructure:

• npm

Best for: Local development, testing, or simple single-server deployments.

Requirements: Node.js installed on your system.

Installs n8n directly using Node Package Manager. Quick to set up but requires managing Node.js versions and dependencies yourself.

npm installation guide

• Docker

Best for: Isolated environments, easy updates, and consistent deployments.

Requirements: Docker installed on your system.

Runs n8n in a container with all dependencies included. Simplifies installation and updates.

Docker installation guide

• AWS

Deploy on Amazon Web Services using EC2, ECS, or other AWS services.

AWS setup guide

• Azure

Host n8n on Microsoft Azure with container instances or virtual machines.

Azure setup guide

• Google Cloud

Run n8n on Google Cloud using Cloud Run or Kubernetes Engine.

Google Cloud Run | Kubernetes Engine

• DigitalOcean

Simple droplet-based hosting ideal for small to medium deployments.

DigitalOcean setup guide

• Hetzner

Cost-effective European hosting option with excellent performance.

Hetzner setup guide

• Heroku

Platform-as-a-service option for quick deployment with minimal configuration.

Heroku setup guide

• OpenShift

Enterprise Kubernetes platform for containerized applications.

OpenShift setup guide

• Docker Compose

Multi-container setup ideal for production deployments with databases and additional services.

Docker Compose guide