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How to Deploy n8n in Coolify

Coolify makes deploying powerful open-source applications like n8n incredibly simple with its "One-Click Services" feature. n8n is a free and source-available workflow automation tool that allows you to connect different apps and services to automate your tasks.

This guide will show you how to deploy a fully functional n8n instance on your server using your Coolify dashboard.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A working Coolify instance installed and configured on your server. If you haven't installed it yet, please follow our guide on installing Coolify.
• A registered domain name (e.g., n8n.yourdomain.com) that you will use for your n8n instance.
• Your server and Coolify instance are properly configured to handle new deployments.

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Step 1: Create a New Project

First, you need a project to house your n8n service. If you don't already have one, you can create it from the Coolify dashboard.

1. From the Coolify dashboard, click on Projects in the sidebar.
2. Click the + New button to create a new project. Give it a descriptive name like "Automation Tools" and click Create.
3. Set The Project Name and Description and press Continue
   
4. Select Production Environment or create a new Environment (Dev, Staging, etc.)

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Step 2: Add a New Resource

Within your project, you can add various resources, such as applications, databases, or services. We will add a new service.

1. Inside your project dashboard, click on + Add New Resource.
   
2. Search the N8N in the search bar and press on "N8N with PostgreSQL"
   

3. Now you need to provide some basic configuration details for your new n8n instance, most importantly its domain name.

   1. On the configuration screen, the primary setting you need to change is the URL (FQDN). Enter the full domain you want to use for n8n, including the protocol (e.g., https://n8n.yourdomain.com).
   2. Review the other settings. For a standard installation, the defaults are usually fine. You can configure environment variables later if needed for more advanced setups.
   3. Once you have entered the domain, click the Deploy button.
   
   

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Step 3: Access Your n8n Instance

Once the deployment status shows "Running", your n8n instance is live and ready to use.

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the domain you configured in the previous step (e.g., https://n8n.yourdomain.com).
2. The first time you access it, n8n will guide you through creating an owner account. Fill in your details to secure your instance.
3. After setting up your account, you will be taken to the n8n canvas, where you can start building your first automation workflow!

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Conclusion

Congratulations! In just a few clicks, you have deployed a powerful workflow automation tool on your own server using Coolify. This process highlights the power and simplicity of using a self-hosted PaaS solution to manage your applications, giving you full control without the complexity.