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n8n stores credentials for everything it touches. The security posture of this one server is the security posture of every service it connects to.
n8n hosting
Self-hosted n8n on an Indian VPS
Self-hosting n8n puts your automation workflows, credentials and execution history on a server you control, which matters when those workflows hold API keys to your CRM, your billing system and your customers' data.
2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 40 GB NVMeKVMFull rootMonthly INR
Sizing
Three honest starting points.
Pick the row that describes what you have now, not what you hope to have in a year. Moving up a tier later is easier than paying for headroom you never use.
| If you are running | Start at | Specification | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal or small-team workflows n8n with Postgres and a queue fits in 4 GB for modest volumes. | VPS 4 | 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 40 GB NVMe | ₹596 | Deploy |
| Production automation, many executions Execution history grows fast; give Postgres real memory. | VPS 16 | 6 vCPU / 16 GB RAM / 160 GB NVMe | ₹2,399 | Deploy |
| Queue mode with several workers Separate worker processes need their own cores. | VPS 32 | 12 vCPU / 32 GB RAM / 320 GB NVMe | ₹4,799 | Deploy |
The upgrade signal. Move from VPS 4 to VPS 16 when the constraint is measurable — sustained memory pressure or CPU saturation during normal use — rather than because a page told you to.
Worth knowing first
Three things most pages about this leave out.
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Execution data is the thing that grows. Set a pruning policy before the disk decides for you.
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Webhook-driven workflows need a stable public endpoint and valid TLS. Plan the domain and certificate before the migration, not after.
Setup checklist
Do these on day one.
- Switch from SQLite to Postgres before you rely on it.
- Set EXECUTIONS_DATA_PRUNE and a retention window.
- Terminate TLS properly; webhooks from most SaaS will not accept a self-signed certificate.
- Back up the encryption key separately from the database.
Recommended plan
Self-hosting n8n puts your automation workflows, credentials and execution history on a server you control, which matters when those workflows hold API keys to your CRM, your billing system and your customers' data.
- PlanVPS 4
- Specification2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 40 GB NVMe
- Monthly₹596 excl. GST
- VirtualisationKVM
- AccessFull root / administrator
- NodesMumbai, Noida, Jaipur
Not sure this is the right size? Send what you are running through the sizing form and you will get a specific answer before you spend anything.
Common questions
n8n hosting, answered.
What size VPS do I need to self-host n8n?
A 2 vCPU / 4 GB plan handles personal and small-team workflows comfortably. Move to 6 vCPU / 16 GB when you are running production automation with frequent executions, because execution history and Postgres are what grow first.
Why self-host n8n instead of using the cloud version?
Control over credentials and data residency, no per-execution pricing, and the ability to reach internal systems that are not exposed to the public internet. The trade is that patching, backups and uptime become your responsibility.
Do I need Docker for n8n?
It is the most common deployment and it works normally on these plans because they use KVM. You can also run n8n directly under Node with a process manager if you prefer fewer moving parts.
How do I stop the database from filling the disk?
Enable execution pruning with a retention window that matches how far back you actually investigate, keep binary data out of the database where possible, and monitor disk usage with an alert rather than checking manually.
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Next step
Send the stack, get a size.
Tell us the operating system, application stack, current traffic, database size and where it hurts today. You get a sizing recommendation, the matching plan and a price.