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Intermediate · 30 minutes

Self-host n8n with Docker and HTTPS

Deploy n8n with Docker Compose, secure with HTTPS, and configure basic production hardening.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu server with Docker and Docker Compose
  • A domain/subdomain pointed to your server
  • Basic familiarity with reverse proxies

Implementation steps

Step 1

Prepare compose stack

Create `docker-compose.yml` with n8n, persistent volume, timezone, and execution process settings. Store credentials in `.env` and never commit secrets.

Step 2

Add HTTPS

Place n8n behind Caddy or Nginx with automatic TLS. Set `N8N_HOST`, `N8N_PROTOCOL=https`, and webhook URL so external triggers resolve correctly.

Step 3

Harden instance

Enable basic auth, limit public ports, configure backup for volumes, and set restart policies. Keep image tags pinned for predictable upgrades.

Expected outcome

A secure self-hosted n8n instance with persistent storage, HTTPS, and production-grade baseline controls.