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Self-hosting n8n

This section provides guidance on setting up n8n for both the Enterprise and Community self-hosted editions.

• Installation and server setups

  Install n8n on any platform using npm or Docker. Or follow our guides to popular hosting platforms.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: Docker installation guide

• Configuration

  Learn how to configure n8n with environment variables.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: Environment Variables

• Users and authentication

  Choose and set up user authentication for your n8n instance.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: Authentication

• Scaling

  Manage data, modes, and processes to keep n8n running smoothly at scale.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: Scaling

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