Self-Hosting n8n on Digital Ocean: A Step-by-Step Guide

Self-hosting n8n on Digital Ocean is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. In this article, we will walk you through the process of creating a droplet, configuring your DNS settings, installing n8n, and activating your license.

Introduction to Self-Hosting n8n

Introduction to self-hosting n8n on Digital Ocean Hello and welcome to this tutorial on self-hosting n8n on Digital Ocean. In this video, we will show you how to self-host n8n on Digital Ocean, a process that is much simpler than making a sandwich. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional n8n installation up and running on your Digital Ocean droplet.

Finding and Deploying the n8n Droplet

Finding and deploying the n8n droplet To start, we need to create a new droplet on Digital Ocean. We can do this by going to the Digital Ocean website and clicking on the "Create" button. From there, we can search for the n8n droplet in the marketplace and click on it to create a new droplet. We will then be prompted to select a region, choose a size and CPU for our droplet, and add any additional options such as a backup plan.

Launching Your Droplet

Launching your droplet Once we have created our droplet, we can launch it and start setting up n8n. We will be provided with a "Get Started" guide that will walk us through the process of setting up n8n on our droplet.

Configuring DNS for Your Subdomain

Configuring DNS for your subdomain To use n8n, we need to register a domain and create a subdomain for our droplet. We can do this by going to the Digital Ocean DNS settings and adding a new A record for our subdomain. We will then need to update our DNS settings to point to our droplet.

Managing DNS Records on Digital Ocean

Managing DNS records on Digital Ocean We can manage our DNS records on Digital Ocean by going to the DNS settings and adding or updating records as needed. We can also use the Digital Ocean DNS settings to manage our domain and subdomain settings.

Installing n8n on Your Droplet

Installing n8n on your droplet To install n8n on our droplet, we can follow the instructions provided in the "Get Started" guide. We will need to connect to our droplet using SSH and run a series of commands to install and configure n8n.

Activating n8n

Activating n8n Once we have installed n8n, we can activate it by going to the n8n website and following the instructions provided. We will need to enter our email address and password, and then click on the "Activate License Key" button to activate our license.

Conclusion and Final Tips

Conclusion and final tips In conclusion, self-hosting n8n on Digital Ocean is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. By following the instructions provided in this tutorial, you can have a fully functional n8n installation up and running on your Digital Ocean droplet. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask.

Final tips As a final tip, be sure to check out the Digital Ocean website for more information on self-hosting n8n and other applications. You can also find more tutorials and guides on the n8n website to help you get started with using n8n.