Host n8n | Deploy | n8n Docs n8n Docs ⌘Ctrlk ForumChangelogMore Get started Deploy Build Nodes Connect Administer Contribute n8n Docs Deploy Use n8n Cloud Host n8nInstall options Configure n8n Keep n8n running Understand the architecture Deploy as an OEM integration Deploy with the AI starter kit Compare editions On this page For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt. This page is also available as Markdown. Copy On this page Deploy Host n8n You can self-host n8n on your own infrastructure, on-premises or in a private cloud, using Docker Compose, one-line setup, or other deployment methods. 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: One-line setup Best for: Quick setup with minimal configuration. Requirements: Linux or macOS system with curl installed. Automated installation script that handles all dependencies and configuration for you. One-line setup guide Docker Compose Best for: Production deployments with databases and additional services. Requirements: Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system. Multi-container setup ideal for robust deployments with persistent data and scalability. Docker Compose 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 npm Best for: Local development or testing. Requirements: Node.js installed on your system. Note: This installation method is being deprecated in n8n 3.0. Consider using Docker Compose or one-line setup instead. Installs n8n directly using Node Package Manager. Quick to set up but requires managing Node.js versions and dependencies yourself. npm installation guide PreviousDownload workflowsNextInstall options Last updated 1 day ago Was this helpful? Company n8n.io Careers Blog Resources Templates Academy Changelog Legal and privacy Security Sustainable use license Privacy © 2026 n8n | All rights reserved Was this helpful?