{"id":2754,"date":"2026-01-27T04:31:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T04:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/?p=2754"},"modified":"2026-01-27T04:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T04:31:49","slug":"how-to-install-n8n-on-vps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/how-to-install-n8n-on-vps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Free Version of n8n on Your VPS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install the free version of n8n on a VPS, install Docker and Docker Compose, create a docker-compose.yml with n8n image, expose port 5678, configure firewall, start the container, and access n8n via browser. For production, secure it using HTTPS and disable public user registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing n8n on a VPS allows you to run automation workflows 24\/7 with full control over data, costs, and scalability. The most reliable way to deploy <a href=\"https:\/\/n8n.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n8n workflow automation<\/a> on a VPS is using Docker and Docker Compose. This setup ensures easy upgrades, persistence of workflows, and production-ready performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Developers, founders, and automation teams who want control without SaaS fees<br><strong>Not Ideal For:<\/strong> Users who don\u2019t want to manage servers or security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This deployment method is recommended for both testing and scalable production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why self-host n8n on a VPS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full control of your data and environment (GDPR friendly).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No monthly SaaS fees for many workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to integrate with internal services and private networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scale vertically (VPS -&gt; Dedicated) when you need more CPU\/RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for developers and teams who prefer infrastructure control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your computer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A VPS running Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 (4 GB RAM recommended).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSH access (PuTTY on Windows; macOS\/Linux use Terminal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A basic comfort level with the command line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Server access credentials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main IP address of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/vps-hosting\">VPS web hosting<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Root username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSH access enabled (port 22 open).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum VPS Requirements for n8n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Use Case<\/th><th>RAM<\/th><th>CPU<\/th><th>Disk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Testing \/ Learning<\/td><td>1\u20132GB<\/td><td>1 core<\/td><td>20GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small Production<\/td><td>4GB<\/td><td>2 cores<\/td><td>40GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heavy Automation<\/td><td>8GB+<\/td><td>4 cores+<\/td><td>80GB+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Steps:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already run n8n on your laptop using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.docker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Docker container ecosystem<\/a>. Refer the blog of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/how-to-run-n8n-locally-free\/\">installing n8n locally <\/a>on PC if you haven&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect to your VPS via SSH (PuTTY or Terminal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install Docker and Docker Compose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a docker compose file for n8n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expose port 5678 and configure firewall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start n8n and access it via browser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secure it using HTTPS and authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Start \u2013 Important Safety Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never publish your real root password or IP in public blogs (use sample IPs like 192.168.x.x)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always change default passwords after setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid running production servers without firewall + backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer SSH key login over password-based login<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This improves security credibility and SEO trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Connect to Your VPS Using PuTTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SSH connection establishes remote access to your server.<br><strong>Enter connection details:<\/strong><br>Host Name field: Enter your VPS IP address<br>Open in browser:<br>http:\/\/:&lt;your-vps-ip&gt;:5678<br>Port field: Leave as default 22<br>Connection type: Select SSH (should be default).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-dashboard.webp\" alt=\"putty dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-2756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-dashboard.webp 666w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-dashboard-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-dashboard-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiate connection:<\/strong><br>Click &#8220;Open&#8221; button at bottom of PuTTY window.<br>First connection displays security alert about server&#8217;s host key. Click &#8220;Yes&#8221; accepting and continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Authentication<\/strong><br><strong>Login prompt appears:<\/strong><br>login as: root<br>Type root username and press Enter.<br><strong>Password prompt:<\/strong><br>root@x.xx.xxx.xx&#8217;s password:<br>Type password (characters won&#8217;t display this is normal security feature):<br>Press Enter authenticating.<br><strong>Successful connection:<\/strong><br>Terminal displays welcome message and command prompt:<br>You&#8217;re now connected to your VPS with root access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-output.webp\" alt=\"putty output\" class=\"wp-image-2757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-output.webp 992w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-output-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/putty-output-768x447.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Install Docker on your VPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run these commands one by one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remove old Docker (if any)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt remove docker docker-engine docker.io containerd runc -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Install Docker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt install -y docker.io<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any config screen appears :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSH \u2192 keep local version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRUB \u2192 select \/dev\/sda only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/config-page.webp\" alt=\"config page\" class=\"wp-image-2759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/config-page.webp 973w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/config-page-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/config-page-768x447.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;Enable Docker at boot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl enable docker\nsystemctl start docker<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Verify Docker is running<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker --version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should see something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Docker version xx.xx.x<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-version-command.webp\" alt=\"docker version command\" class=\"wp-image-2760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-version-command.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-version-command-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-version-command-768x447.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 3: Install Docker Compose (recommended)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt install -y docker-compose<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker-compose --version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-version-1024x560.webp\" alt=\"docker compose version\" class=\"wp-image-2761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-version-1024x560.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-version-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-version-768x420.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-version-1536x841.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-version.webp 1776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Create n8n Folder<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>mkdir \/opt\/n8n\ncd \/opt\/n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-24-105151-1024x592.webp\" alt=\"create n8n folder\" class=\"wp-image-2762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-24-105151-1024x592.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-24-105151-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-24-105151-768x444.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-24-105151-1536x888.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-24-105151.webp 1683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Create Docker Compose File for n8n<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-yml-1024x732.webp\" alt=\"docker compose \" class=\"wp-image-2763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-yml-1024x732.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-yml-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-yml-768x549.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-compose-yml.webp 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open file editor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>nano docker-compose.yml<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste this inside:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>version: \"3\"\n\nservices:\nn8n:\nimage: n8nio\/n8n\ncontainer_name: n8n\nrestart: always\nports:\n- \"5678:5678\"\nenvironment:\n- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true\n- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER=admin\n- N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=StrongPassword123\n- N8N_HOST=&lt;YOUR_VPS_IP>\n- N8N_PORT=5678\n- N8N_PROTOCOL=http\n- WEBHOOK_URL=http:\/\/&lt;YOUR_VPS_IP>\/\nvolumes:\n- n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n\n\nvolumes:\nn8n_data:<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nano-docker-file.webp\" alt=\"nano docker file\" class=\"wp-image-2769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nano-docker-file.webp 983w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nano-docker-file-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nano-docker-file-768x447.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indentation matters &#8211; make sure spaces match. Replace: StrongPassword123 with your own secure password.<br>Save P -> Press CTRL + X -> Press Y -> Press Enter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Start n8n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm docker-compose Exists. Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker-compose --version<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If not installed, install it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt install -y docker-compose&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then run from inside \/opt\/n8n:   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Docker-compose-d-1024x837.webp\" alt=\"Docker compose up -d\" class=\"wp-image-2764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Docker-compose-d-1024x837.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Docker-compose-d-300x245.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Docker-compose-d-768x628.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Docker-compose-d.webp 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check if running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker ps<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-ps-1024x530.webp\" alt=\"docker ps\" class=\"wp-image-2765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-ps-1024x530.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-ps-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-ps-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-ps-1536x795.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/docker-ps.webp 1892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>n8n &nbsp; n8nio\/n8n &nbsp; Up ...<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should see n8n container running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Check Firewall (UFW)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ufw status<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-status-1024x510.webp\" alt=\"ufw status\" class=\"wp-image-2766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-status-1024x510.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-status-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-status-768x382.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-status-1536x764.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-status.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If active and 5678 is missing:<br>Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ufw allow 5678\nufw reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ufw status<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If ufw is not installed,install UFW Firewall (Recommended)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt update\napt install ufw -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then enable it safely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ufw allow ssh\nufw allow 5678\nufw enable<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-commands-1-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"ufw commands\" class=\"wp-image-2768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-commands-1-1024x597.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-commands-1-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-commands-1-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-commands-1-1536x895.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ufw-commands-1.webp 1669w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now check ufw status should be inactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ufw status<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 7: Prevent VPS Session Drops (VERY IMPORTANT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screen is useful when running foreground commands or debugging, but not mandatory for Docker-based n8n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt install screen -y\nscreen -S n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now even if network drops, session continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Ctrl + A + D<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reattach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>screen -r n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Access n8n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open in browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>http:\/\/&lt;VPS-IP><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you will get an output screen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">n8n allows UI access but blocks authentication over HTTP when secure cookies are enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure cookies are enabled by default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You access n8n via HTTP + IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTPS is not configured yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So n8n stops the session creation itself, which means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The login screen will NOT appear<br> No username\/password prompt yet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a pre-login security check, not an error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prelogin-screen-1-1024x453.webp\" alt=\"prelogin screen\" class=\"wp-image-2771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prelogin-screen-1-1024x453.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prelogin-screen-1-300x133.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prelogin-screen-1-768x340.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prelogin-screen-1-1536x679.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prelogin-screen-1.webp 1904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make the login screen appear (choose ONE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OPTION 1 (Fastest \u2013 for testing \/ blog demo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disable secure cookies. Edit your docker-compose.yml:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>services:\n\nn8n:\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0image: n8nio\/n8n\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ports:\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0- \"5678:5678\"\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0environment:\n\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0- N8N_SECURE_COOKIE=false<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0\u00a0Then run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker-compose down\ndocker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>http:&#47;&#47;&lt;VPS-IP&gt;:5678<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see n8n register dashboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-screen-1024x441.webp\" alt=\"n8n screen\" class=\"wp-image-2772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-screen-1024x441.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-screen-300x129.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-screen-768x331.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-screen-1536x661.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-screen.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OPTION 2 (Best for real usage \/ investors \/ production)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up HTTPS (TLS).Once accessed via domain.n8n will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow secure cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show login \/ signup screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work without warnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the recommended long-term solution. Since this is a fresh n8n installation, n8n requires you to create the Owner account (admin user).<br>This first user automatically becomes the admin\/owner of the n8n instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: What to do now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the n8n browser screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\ufe0f. Click \u201cRegister\u201d or \u201cCreate Owner Account\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong> \u2192 Your real email (used for recovery + notifications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last Name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password<\/strong> \u2192 Use a strong password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then click Create Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2\ufe0f. You\u2019ll be logged into n8n automatically<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-logged-in-1024x444.webp\" alt=\"n8n logged in\" class=\"wp-image-2773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-logged-in-1024x444.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-logged-in-300x130.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-logged-in-768x333.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-logged-in-1536x666.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/n8n-logged-in.webp 1906w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Security Tip (since you&#8217;re on VPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After creating the first user, do this: Disable public registration. Go to: Settings \u2192 Users \u2192 Disable user signup. This prevents strangers from creating accounts on your n8n. You\u2019re now officially live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting Common n8n VPS Installation Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the most common problems beginners face while installing n8n on a VPS and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. This site can\u2019t be reached or Connection Refused<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Container not running<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port blocked by firewall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provider security group blocking port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Docker not exposing port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Check container:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker ps<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check port:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ss -tulnp | grep 5678<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow port in firewall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ufw allow 5678\nufw reload<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also check your VPS provider firewall panel and allow TCP 5678.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Docker Compose: command not found<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reason:<\/strong><br>Your system uses old docker-compose version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or install Docker Compose v2 if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>curl localhost:5678<\/strong><strong> fails but container is running<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Docker crash loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port mismatch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>n8n not booting fully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check logs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>docker logs n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If error mentions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>missing config<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>permission denied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>invalid env<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Correct docker-compose.yml and restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. docker ps shows no containers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> n8n was stopped or deleted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Go to your folder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>cd \/opt\/n8n\ndocker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to choose VPS vs Dedicated vs Managed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VPS<\/strong>: Ideal for small to medium workflows, cost effective, quick to provision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated server<\/strong>: Choose when you need massive CPU, huge disk\/IO, or strict compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managed hosting<\/strong>: If you don\u2019t want to handle updates, backups, and security hire experts or pick a managed provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t know how to configure or secure your server, hire Ucartz expert (we offer setup &amp; migration services). They\u2019ll set up Postgres, SSL, monitoring, backups, and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have successfully installed the free, self-hosted version of n8n on your VPS using Docker transforming your automation from a local experiment into a real production system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By completing this setup, you now have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 24\/7 automation engine running independently of your laptop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full ownership of your data and workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scalable foundation that can grow from VPS to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucartz.com\/blog\/how-to-run-n8n-locally-free\/\">dedicated hosting servers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The freedom to integrate APIs, databases, and internal tools securely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If managing servers, SSL, backups, or databases feels overwhelming, you can always rely on Ucartz experts to deploy n8n securely.Your automation journey has officially moved from beginner to builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. How much RAM does n8n need on a VPS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For hobby use, 1\u20132GB works. For production with many workflows, start at 4GB and scale up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Can beginners install n8n on a VPS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. With Docker-based deployment and a VPS with at least 4GB RAM, even beginners can install n8n successfully by following a step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Can I run n8n on Windows?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can run n8n locally on Windows (Docker Desktop) but for production use a Linux VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Is VPS enough for n8n or do I need a dedicated server?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPS is sufficient for most use cases. Dedicated servers are only required when handling very high concurrency, massive workflows, or strict compliance workloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. How to upgrade n8n safely?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backup data, then docker-compose pull &amp;&amp; docker-compose up -d. Test on staging first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To install the free version of n8n on a VPS, install Docker and Docker Compose, create a docker-compose.yml with n8n image, expose port 5678, configure firewall, start the container, and access n8n via browser. For production, secure it using HTTPS and disable public user registration. 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