How to Update N8N at Hostinger

Learn how to update n8n docker instance

Updated 21 hours ago

Keeping your n8n installation up to date ensures access to the latest features, improvements, and security patches.

NOTE: It’s recommended to download your backup first before updating and following the steps below to keep your data safe

If you’re running n8n via Docker Compose, there are two easy ways of updating your instance:

1. Using Docker Compose Manager:

  1. Access Docker Compose Manager.

    Docker Compose Manager

  2. Find “root” project, press on three dots and then on “Update”.

    Docker Compose Manager

2. Using SSH:

  1. Access your VPS through a browser terminal:
    VPS Terminal

  2. Navigate to the n8n directory:

    cd /docker/n8n

  3. Pull the latest version of the n8n image:

    docker compose pull

  4. Stop and remove the currently running containers:

    docker compose down

  5. Start n8n with the updated image:

    docker compose up -d

That’s it! Your n8n instance should now be running the latest version. You can verify the version by accessing the n8n dashboard