
Self-Hosting n8n: A Complete Guide to Running an Open-Source Workflow Automation Platform
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform for connecting apps, APIs, webhooks, databases, and internal systems. This guide walks through a practical Docker Compose deployment on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with PostgreSQL, an external task runner, Nginx, HTTPS, backups, updates, and security checks.
Aug 10, 2026 · 5 min read
