Install n8n Locally or on Cloud (Hostinger + Node.js)

What You'll Learn

What is n8n? — An open-source, self-hostable workflow automation platform with 350+ integrations.
Local Installation — Set up n8n on your development machine using npm, Docker, or npx.
Cloud Deployment — Deploy n8n to Hostinger VPS with Node.js, PM2, and Nginx reverse proxy.
Domain & SSL — Configure a custom domain and free SSL certificate with Let's Encrypt.
Production Tips — Database configuration, environment variables, authentication, and backup strategies.

Quick Start Preview

Local Installation (npm)

# Install n8n globally
npm install -g n8n

# Start n8n
n8n start

# Access the UI at http://localhost:5678

Cloud Deployment (Hostinger)

# SSH into your Hostinger VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Install Node.js via NVM
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.0/install.sh | bash
nvm install --lts

# Install n8n and PM2
npm install -g n8n pm2

# Start n8n with PM2 (production)
pm2 start n8n --name n8n
pm2 save
pm2 startup

Key Topics Covered

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Local Development

Run n8n on your machine with npm, Docker, or one-line npx command.

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Cloud Hosting

Deploy to Hostinger VPS with PM2, Nginx, and auto-restart on reboot.

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SSL & Security

Free SSL with Let's Encrypt, basic auth, and environment isolation.

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350+ Integrations

Connect to APIs, databases, AI models, and SaaS platforms out of the box.

⚡ Install n8n Locally or on Cloud