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Access n8n hosting documentation and guides. Find comprehensive resources to
help you set up and manage your self-hosted n8n instances.
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Self-hosting n8n
This section provides guidance on setting up n8n for both the Enterprise and Community self-hosted editions. The Community edition is free, the Enterprise edition isn't.
See Community edition features for a list of available features.
Installation and server setups
Install n8n on any platform using npm or Docker. Or follow our guides to popular hosting platforms.
Configuration
Learn how to configure n8n with environment variables.
Users and authentication
Choose and set up user authentication for your n8n instance.
Scaling
Manage data, modes, and processes to keep n8n running smoothly at scale.
Securing n8n
Secure your n8n instance by setting up SSL, SSO, or 2FA or blocking or opting out of some data collection or features.
Starter kits
New to n8n or AI? Try our Self-hosted AI Starter Kit. Curated by n8n, it combines the self-hosted n8n platform with compatible AI products and components to get you started building self-hosted AI workflows.
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