Troubleshooting Self-Hosted n8n: Webhooks, HTTPS & Crashes
Fix the classic self-hosted n8n problems: webhooks that don't fire, 'Connection lost' banners, secure cookie errors, crash loops, and a slow editor.
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Guides
Everything we have written about running n8n yourself and building automations that survive contact with the real world.
n8n Environment Variables Explained (The Ones That Matter)
A practical reference to the n8n environment variables that actually matter when self-hosting: URLs and webhooks, database, executions pruning, security.
Your First AI Workflow in n8n: A Daily Digest, Step by Step
Build a real AI workflow in self-hosted n8n: fetch articles, summarize them with an LLM, and deliver a daily digest to Telegram — with prompts included.
n8n vs Make (2026): A Practical Comparison
n8n vs Make (ex-Integromat), compared honestly: operations-based pricing vs flat self-hosting, visual builders, code, AI agents, and data control.
n8n vs Zapier (2026): When Self-Hosting Actually Wins
An honest n8n vs Zapier comparison: task-based vs execution pricing, integrations, complexity, AI workflows, and who should genuinely pick which.
Securing Self-Hosted n8n: A Practical Hardening Checklist
Harden your self-hosted n8n step by step: SSH and firewall basics, 2FA, locking down the editor, webhook security, and the built-in security audit.
Deploy n8n on Railway: Your Own Instance in 10 Minutes
Self-host n8n without touching a server: deploy from Railway's template, set the critical env vars, add a domain, and know what it'll cost.
How to Update n8n Safely: Pinning, Rollbacks & Breaking Changes
A safe update routine for self-hosted n8n: version pinning, reading release notes, database migrations, and how to roll back when an upgrade goes wrong.
n8n Cloud vs Self-Hosted: The Honest Cost Breakdown (2026)
What n8n Cloud really costs vs running it yourself — execution limits, VPS pricing, the hidden cost of your time, and the break-even point.
How to Back Up and Restore n8n (Without Losing Credentials)
The complete n8n backup strategy: what to back up, a nightly script with rotation, off-server copies, and a restore you've actually tested.
How to Self-Host n8n on a VPS (Production-Ready in 2026)
A complete, battle-tested guide to self-hosting n8n on a VPS with Docker, Postgres and automatic HTTPS — including security, backups and updates.