This guide will help you install n8n on Infomaniak, a powerful and extensible workflow automation solution.

Preamble

• Unlike tools like Zapier or Make, n8n can be self-hosted, allowing you to maintain full control over your data while connecting hundreds of services through an intuitive visual interface.
• For additional help, contact a partner or launch a free tender — also discover the role of the host.

Installing n8n

Prerequisites

• Have installed a blank Node.js site on a Web Hosting or Infomaniak Cloud Server.
• Create an SSH access.
• Stop your Node.js application before proceeding with the installation!

To install the application:

1. Connect to the server via SSH (need help?).

2. Run the following command to install n8n and the sqlite3 database engine:

   npm install n8n@2.3.3 sqlite3

The installation may take a few moments. Once completed, the files will be in your node_modules folder.

Configure your hosting (via the Infomaniak Manager)

Once the script is complete, go to your Infomaniak Control Panel:

1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the product in question.
3. Click on Manage under Advanced Settings:
   
4. Click on the Node.js tab to access the settings.

5. In the field Execution command for your Node.js application, enter the following line (adjust the variables if necessary):

   N8N_RELEASE_TYPE="stable" NODE_ENV="production" N8N_EDITOR_BASE_URL="https://${SITE_HOST}" WEBHOOK_URL="https://${SITE_HOST}" GENERIC_TIMEZONE="Europe/Zurich" /srv/customer/node_modules/.bin/n8n start

6. In the Listening port field, enter: 5678.
7. Check that the Set build command box is unchecked.
8. Click the Save button at the bottom of the page:
   

Starting and accessing n8n

1. On the main page of your site, click the Start (or Restart) button.
2. Wait a few seconds, then go to your site's URL (e.g., https://domain.xyz).
3. On your first connection, n8n will ask you to create an owner account to secure your instance.

Your n8n instance is now operational! You can start creating your automations.