Self-hosting n8n

This section provides guidance on setting up n8n for both the Enterprise and Community self-hosted editions.

Installation and server setups

Install n8n on any platform using npm or Docker. Or follow our guides to popular hosting platforms.

:octicons-arrow-right-24: Docker installation guide
Configuration

Learn how to configure n8n with environment variables.

:octicons-arrow-right-24: Configuration
Users and authentication

Choose and set up user authentication for your n8n instance.

:octicons-arrow-right-24: Authentication
Scaling

Manage data, modes, and processes to keep n8n running smoothly at scale.

:octicons-arrow-right-24: Scaling

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