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A suggested learning path to get started with n8n through tutorials, courses,
and step-by-step guides.
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This guide outlines a series of tutorials and resources designed to get you started with n8n.
It's not necessary to complete all items listed to start using n8n. Use this as a reference to navigate to the most relevant parts of the documentation and other resources according to your needs.
Join the community
n8n has an active community where you can get and offer help. Connect, share, and learn with other n8n users:
- Ask questions{:target=_blank .external-link} and make feature requests{:target=_blank .external-link} in the Community Forum.
- Report bugs{:target=_blank .external-link} and contribute{:target=_blank .external-link} on GitHub.
Set up your n8n
If you don't have an account yet, sign up to a free trial on n8n Cloud{:target=_blank .external-link} or install n8n's community edition with Docker (recommended) or npm. See Choose your n8n for more details.
Try it out
Start with the quickstart guides to help you get up and running with building basic workflows.
Structured Courses
n8n offers two sets of courses.
Video courses
Learn key concepts and n8n features, while building examples as you go.
- The Beginner{:target=_blank .external-link} course covers the basics of n8n.
- The Advanced{:target=_blank .external-link} course covers more complex workflows, more technical nodes, and enterprise features
Text courses
Build more complex workflows while learning key concepts along the way. Earn a badge and an avatar in your community profile.
- Level 1: Beginner Course{:target=_blank .external-link}
- Level 2: Intermediate Course{:target=_blank .external-link}
Self-hosting n8n
Explore various self-hosting options in n8n. If you’re not sure where to start, these are two popular options:
Build a node
If you can't find a node for a specific app or a service, you can build a node yourself and share with the community. See what others have built on npm website{:target=_blank .external-link}.
- Build a declarative-style node
- Learn how to build your own n8n nodes (Youtube Video){:target=_blank .external-link}
Stay updated
- Follow new features and bug fixes in the Release Notes
- Follow n8n on socials: Twitter/X{:target=_blank .external-link}, Discord{:target=_blank .external-link}, LinkedIn{:target=_blank .external-link}, YouTube{:target=_blank .external-link}