n8n
Self-hosted workflow automation for integrations, webhooks and AI tasks.
- One-click install
- Managed HTTPS
- Secrets in panel
- Multi-app VPS
Get n8n running in minutes
Install n8n from the VPSnet Applications catalog, claim secrets in the panel, open when HTTPS is ready, and finish initial setup in the app — without SSH as the default path.
Order a server and install
Order Cloud VPS or VDS, or open an existing service. Install n8n from Applications — safe defaults apply when the recipe allows.
Claim one-time secrets in the panel
Usernames and passwords appear once in the VPSnet panel after install. Copy them when the credentials window opens — they are never emailed.
Open when HTTPS is ready
Most apps use managed HTTPS on a *.vpsnet.cloud host. Wait until the certificate is active, then Open URL from the panel — certificate pending is not an install failure.
Complete initial setup in the app
Sign in with the secrets you claimed (or finish the in-app admin wizard). Complete one real job for n8n. If you enabled Optional packs at install, finish each pack’s first-run inside the app. Restart, logs, update, and uninstall stay in the Applications panel.
Continue reading the full install guide → — numbered steps, configuration variables, NOTES, and troubleshooting for n8n.
How to install n8n on VPSnet
Install n8n on your own VPS, save the generated owner sign-in once, and publish a working automation over managed HTTPS — without maintaining the container stack yourself.
- 01. Order a server that fits n8nCheck the n8n product page for minimum and recommended vCPU, RAM, and disk. Order Cloud VPS or VPS, or reuse a server with free capacity. Install at order time or later from Applications.
- 02. Install n8n from ApplicationsOpen the service → Applications → n8n → Install. Choose the access mode and set TIMEZONE if offered. If this recipe version offers a customer-editable password field, enter your own strong value or leave it empty for VPSnet to generate a random one. Confirm a restart when the panel asks.
- 03. Wait for HTTPS, then Open URLn8n uses a managed *.vpsnet.cloud hostname. A short Certificate pending period is normal while DNS and SSL are prepared, even when the application is already healthy. Save the generated owner sign-in from Applications, then choose Open URL when HTTPS becomes active.
- 04. Save the generated owner sign-inAfter installation, choose Show generated credentials in Applications. Copy ADMIN_EMAIL and ADMIN_PASSWORD before closing the dialog, then store both in your password manager. These values are shown only once and are not sent by email.
n8n on VPSnet is a single managed install with platform HTTPS. Custom reverse proxy and multi-node queue workers are out of scope unless the product page lists them.
About the application
Build visual workflows, webhooks and AI automations with templates and verified integrations. Connect VPSnet API with the HTTP Request node or VPSnet AI through its OpenAI-compatible API using your own scoped key. Workflow data and credentials remain on your server.
Server requirements
| Requirement | vCPU | RAM | NVMe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 2 | 4 GB | 25 GB |
| Recommended | 4 | 8 GB | 50 GB |
Tested compatibility
| Server type | Operating system | Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Almalinux 10 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Almalinux 9 | x86_64 |
| VPS | Centos stream 10 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Centos stream 9 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Debian 12 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Debian 13 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Rocky 10 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Rocky 9 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Ubuntu 22.04 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Ubuntu 24.04 | x86_64 |
| VPS and Cloud VPS | Ubuntu 26.04 | x86_64 |
| Cloud VPS | Almalinux 8 | x86_64 |
| Cloud VPS | Arch latest | x86_64 |
| Cloud VPS | Oracle 9 | x86_64 |
| Cloud VPS | Rocky 8 | x86_64 |
What you will configure
These are the customer-editable fields for this recipe version. In the install dialog they live under Additional settings (Basics and Optional packs). Access mode is a separate control above that section. Generated passwords and owner accounts appear once as secrets in the panel after install — they are not free-text catalog fields unless listed below.
| Variable | Label | Type | Required | Secret | Default | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TIMEZONE | Workflow timezone | string | Required | No | Europe/Vilnius | IANA timezone used by schedules, for example Europe/Vilnius. · Use a valid IANA timezone (for example Europe/Vilnius or UTC). In the install dialog this field is under Additional settings. Schedule triggers and date nodes use this value. Changing it later may require a restart from the Applications panel. |
ADMIN_EMAIL | Administrator email | email | Required | Secret | — | — |
Additional notes
- Advanced n8n options (custom queue workers, multi-node, custom reverse proxy) stay with the managed recipe. Prefer Applications access modes and documented fields over editing Compose on the host.
Frequently asked questions
01How do I install n8n on a VPSnet server?
Choose n8n while ordering and it will be installed automatically as soon as the server is ready. On an active server, open Applications, select n8n and choose Install. You may leave optional settings blank or change them before installation.
02What are the minimum requirements for n8n?
The catalog lists a minimum of 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 25 GB NVMe for n8n. Requirements may differ by server type; compare the table above.
03How can I access n8n after installation?
During installation, you can use an automatically created VPSnet HTTPS address, choose a domain from your VPSnet account and enter its subdomain, provide an existing HTTPS address, open it through the server public IP over HTTP or keep the application private.
04How do I manage n8n after installation?
In Applications, you can start, stop or restart n8n, check its health and review recent activity. The same actions are available through the API and MCP.