How to Self-Host n8n with Docker Compose (2026 Guide)
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n8n is a popular open-source automation tool – like Zapier, but self-hosted. Here's how to run it on your own VPS using Docker Compose, and expose it securely over HTTPS using Caddy as the ingress proxy.
If you want a broader primer, check out How to Self-Host a Docker Compose App. But you don't need to read it first – this guide is self-contained.
🗓️ Last updated: May 2026. Tested with the latest
n8nio/n8nimage on Ubuntu 24.04.