{"id":14768,"date":"2026-08-07T03:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T03:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/?p=14768"},"modified":"2026-11-02T04:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T04:32:26","slug":"hostinger-managed-n8n-overview-and-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/hostinger-managed-n8n-overview-and-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostinger Managed n8n: Overview and setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-managed-n8n\" href=\"\/ai-automation-apps\"><strong>Managed n8n<\/strong><\/a> is a streamlined solution that simplifies the implementation of workflow automation. Managed n8n is part of the Hostinger AI Automation applications plan, together with OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, and Paperclip. Each plan runs one application at a time, so running two applications requires two plans. This feature automates server management, infrastructure updates, and security settings, allowing you to focus entirely on building your automations.<\/p><p>You can access Managed n8n from Hostinger dashboard:<\/p><ul>\n<li>From Hostinger dashboard &mdash; log in to Hostinger dashboard and click <strong>n8n<\/strong> under AI agents in the left sidebar.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-51-e1786527917468.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-51-e1786527917468.png\/w=240,fit=scale-down 240w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-51-e1786527917468.png\/w=111,fit=scale-down 111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>With Managed n8n, you receive:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Automated deployment<\/strong>: Get a ready-to-use n8n workspace without manual server setup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Isolated environment<\/strong>: Your n8n instance runs within a secure, dedicated Docker container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Managed infrastructure<\/strong>: Hostinger handles all backend security features and automatic software updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Prerequisites<\/h3><ul>\n<li>A Hostinger account with access to <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-ai-automation-applications\" href=\"\/ai-automation-apps\">AI Automation applications<\/a> (currently rolling out by region).<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"h-set-up-your-managed-n8n-instance\">Set up your Managed n8n instance<\/h2><p>To begin, deploy your n8n instance from Hostinger dashboard:<\/p><ol>\n<li>Log in to Hostinger dashboard and click <strong>n8n<\/strong> under AI agents in the sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Add n8n<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-51-e1786527917468.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-51-e1786527917468.png\/w=240,fit=scale-down 240w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-51-e1786527917468.png\/w=111,fit=scale-down 111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Deploy application<\/strong> screen, click n8n.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14777\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-52.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"707\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-52.png\/w=707,fit=scale-down 707w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-52.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The system will prepare your workspace. A progress bar shows the setup status.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14782\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-00.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"1033\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-00.png\/w=1033,fit=scale-down 1033w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-00.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-00.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-00.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once complete, click <strong>Open app<\/strong> to launch n8n and continue with account setup.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14783\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-01.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"1044\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-01.png\/w=1044,fit=scale-down 1044w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-01.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-01.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_10-01.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Set up your n8n owner account<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 id=\"h-customize-your-n8n-workspace\">Customize your n8n workspace<\/h2><p>After the workspace is ready, you&rsquo;ll be prompted to create your n8n account:<\/p><ol>\n<li>Enter your email, first name, last name, and password. Your password needs at least 8 characters, including 1 number and 1 capital letter. Optionally, select the checkbox to receive security and product updates from n8n, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14778\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"1878\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55.png\/w=1878,fit=scale-down 1878w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1878px) 100vw, 1878px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>n8n asks a few optional questions to tailor your workspace, covering your company type, role, intended automation audience, company size, and how you heard about n8n. Select an answer for each dropdown, or leave them blank, then click <strong>Get started.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14779\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55_1.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"1915\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55_1.png\/w=1915,fit=scale-down 1915w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55_1.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55_1.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55_1.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-55_1.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1915px) 100vw, 1915px\" \/><br>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You may also see a prompt offering a free activation key for advanced features such as advanced debugging, execution search and tagging, and folders. Enter your email and click <strong>Send me a free license key<\/strong> to claim it, or click Skip to continue without it.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14780\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-56.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-56.png\/w=593,fit=scale-down 593w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-56.png\/w=286,fit=scale-down 286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol><p>By completing these steps, you have successfully deployed a Managed n8n workspace. You can now start building automated workflows from the n8n&nbsp;page.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14781\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-57_1.png\/public\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-57_1.png\/w=1920,fit=scale-down 1920w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-57_1.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-57_1.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-57_1.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/08\/2026-08-07_09-57_1.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><h2 id=\"h-manage-your-managed-n8n-application\">Manage your Managed n8n application<\/h2><p>After completing the initial setup, you can manage your Managed n8n instance at any time from the n8n section on the Hostinger dashboard side menu.<\/p><p>For more details, refer to this guide: <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-managed-n8n-how-to-manage-your-application-on-host\" href=\"\/support\/hostinger-managed-n8n-how-to-manage-your-application-on-hostinger-dashboard\/\">Hostinger Managed n8n: How to manage your application on Hostinger dashboard<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-managed-n8n-vs-self-hosted-n8n-on-a-vps\">Managed n8n vs. self-hosted n8n on a VPS<\/h2><p>Managed n8n suits customers who want Hostinger to run the server, and self-hosted n8n on a VPS suits customers who need full root access.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Managed n8n<\/strong>: Hostinger deploys n8n in an isolated container and handles security and automatic updates. Backups run daily and are kept for 7 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-hosted n8n on a VPS<\/strong>: the n8n VPS template installs n8n on Ubuntu 24.04 with Docker. You get full root access and manage updates and security yourself, as explained in <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-how-to-use-the-n8n-vps-template-at-hostinger\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/10473267-how-to-use-the-n8n-vps-template-at-hostinger\/\">How to use the n8n VPS template at Hostinger.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>To switch between AI Automation applications, follow <a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-how-to-switch-your-hostinger-ai-automation-application\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/how-to-switch-your-hostinger-ai-automation-application\/\">How to switch your Hostinger AI Automation application<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Additional resources<\/strong><\/p><ul>\n<li><a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-ai-automation-applications-overview\" href=\"\/support\/hostinger-ai-automation-applications-overview\/\">Hostinger AI Automation Applications: overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-click-id=\"hgr-post-content-link-hostinger-managed-n8n-how-to-manage-your-application-on-host-2\" href=\"\/support\/hostinger-managed-n8n-how-to-manage-your-application-on-hostinger-dashboard\/\">Hostinger Managed n8n: How to manage your application on Hostinger dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deploy and configure your n8n workflow automation platform at Hostinger through Hostinger dashboard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":594,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_content_updated_date":"","include_on_kodee":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[318],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-n8n"],"hreflangs":[],"include_on_kodee":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/594"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14768"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24111,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14768\/revisions\/24111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}