Self-hosting n8n on an Ubuntu Server
Want to automate tasks using n8n but prefer to fully control your infrastructure? By self-hosting n8n on a Linux Ubuntu server, you can cut down costs and manage your data yourself!
Looking for something simpler? If you’d rather skip server management and deploy n8n in just 45 seconds for €9/month, check out our guide on self-hosting n8n the easy way
using Sliplane.
Step 1: Update Your Server
Log into your Ubuntu server via SSH and update the system to ensure it has the latest security patches and updates.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade -yStep 2: Install and Configure UFW Firewall
Only keep necessary ports open: SSH (22), HTTP (80), HTTPS (443). install UFW and configure the firewall as follows:
sudo apt install ufw -y
sudo ufw allow 22 # SSH
sudo ufw allow 80 # HTTP
sudo ufw allow 443 # HTTPS
sudo ufw enableSelf-hosting n8n on an Ubuntu Server
Want to automate tasks using n8n but prefer to fully control your infrastructure? By self-hosting n8n on a Linux Ubuntu server, you can cut down costs and manage your data yourself!
Looking for something simpler? If you’d rather skip server management and deploy n8n in just 45 seconds for €9/month, check out our guide on self-hosting n8n the easy way using Sliplane.