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By default, n8n uses SQLite to save credentials, past executions, and workflows. n8n also supports PostgresDB.
## Database type by n8n installation
The database type used varies depending on your n8n installation:
### Self-hosted n8n
By default, self-hosted installations use **SQLite**. You can optionally configure PostgreSQL by setting the appropriate environment variables (see [PostgresDB configuration](#postgresdb)).
### n8n Cloud
n8n Cloud installations use different databases depending on your plan tier:
- **SQLite**: Trial, Starter, and Pro plans, as well as legacy Enterprise plans
- **PostgreSQL**: Enterprise Scaling plans only
## Shared settings
The following environment variables get used by all databases: