Self-Host n8n in 1 Click on Hostinger VPS

Introduction

Want to self-host n8n for workflow automation but don't want to deal with Docker configs, reverse proxies, and SSL certificates? Hostinger's 1-click installation makes it incredibly easy.

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to deploy n8n on a Hostinger VPS in under 5 minutes—no DevOps experience required.

What is n8n?

n8n is a powerful, open-source workflow automation tool that lets you connect different services and automate repetitive tasks. Think of it as a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or Make.com, but with:

Full control over your data
No per-task pricing
Unlimited workflows
Custom node development

Why Hostinger VPS?

Hostinger offers pre-configured templates for popular self-hosted apps. For n8n, this means:

1-click deployment — No manual Docker setup
SSL included — Automatic HTTPS with Let's Encrypt
Reverse proxy configured — Nginx ready out of the box
Affordable — Starting at ~$6/month for KVM 1

Video Tutorial

Watch the complete walkthrough:

Quick Setup Steps

Get a Hostinger VPS — Choose KVM 1 or higher
Select n8n Template — In the OS selection, choose the n8n 1-click app
Point Your Domain — Add an A record pointing to your VPS IP
Access n8n — Visit your domain and create your admin account

What's Included

The Hostinger n8n template pre-configures:

Docker & Docker Compose
n8n container with persistent storage
Nginx reverse proxy
Let's Encrypt SSL auto-renewal
PostgreSQL database (for n8n data)

Conclusion

Self-hosting n8n has never been easier. With Hostinger's 1-click installation, you can have a fully functional automation server running in minutes—no DevOps expertise needed.

Ready to automate your workflows? Give it a try!