🚀 n8n Automated Installation Script

One-click automated installation and configuration of n8n workflow automation platform on Linux servers

📋 Overview

This bash script provides a fully automated installation of n8n - a powerful workflow automation tool that helps you connect apps and automate tasks. The script handles everything from OS detection to Docker installation, firewall configuration, and n8n deployment.

✨ Features

• 🔍 Automatic OS Detection - Supports Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, SUSE, and Amazon Linux
• 🐳 Docker Auto-Installation - Installs Docker and Docker Compose if not present
• 🔥 Firewall Configuration - Automatically configures UFW and firewalld
• 🔐 Secure Setup - Generates random admin password and enables basic authentication
• 📝 Comprehensive Logging - All actions logged to /n8ninstall.log
• 🌐 Network Optimization - Configures proper port mapping and webhook URLs
• 🛠️ Troubleshooting - Built-in error handling and alternative installation methods

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📋 Prerequisites

• Linux server (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, SUSE, or Amazon Linux)
• Root access or sudo privileges
• Internet connection
• Minimum 1GB RAM (2GB+ recommended)
• At least 10GB free disk space

🚀 Quick Installation

Method 1: Direct Download & Execute

# Download and execute the script
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/itsredbull/n8n-auto-installer/main/install-n8n.sh | sudo bash

Method 2: Manual Download

# Download the script
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/itsredbull/n8n-auto-installer/main/install-n8n.sh

# Make it executable
chmod +x install-n8n.sh

# Run the script
sudo ./install-n8n.sh

Method 3: Git Clone

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/itsredbull/n8n-auto-installer.git
cd n8n-auto-installer

# Make script executable
chmod +x install-n8n.sh

# Run the installation
sudo ./install-n8n.sh

📖 What Happens During Installation

1. System Analysis - Detects your Linux distribution and version
2. Docker Installation - Installs Docker and Docker Compose if needed
3. Service Configuration - Starts and enables Docker service
4. Security Setup - Configures firewall rules for port 5678
5. n8n Deployment - Creates Docker Compose configuration and starts n8n
6. Credential Generation - Creates secure admin credentials
7. Health Checks - Verifies installation and connectivity
8. Logging - Saves all details to /n8ninstall.log

🔐 Accessing Your n8n Instance

After successful installation, you can access n8n using:

🌐 Web Interface

http://YOUR-SERVER-IP:5678

Replace YOUR-SERVER-IP with your actual server's IP address

👤 Initial Setup

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://YOUR-SERVER-IP:5678
2. You'll be prompted to create your first account
3. Fill in your details:
   • Email: Your email address
   • First Name: Your first name
   • Last Name: Your last name
   • Password: Choose a strong password

💡 Note: The script creates basic authentication, but you'll need to set up your personal account on first access.

📄 Installation Logs & Credentials

All installation details are saved to /n8ninstall.log, including:

• Generated admin credentials
• Installation steps and timestamps
• Any errors or warnings encountered
• Server configuration details

To view the log:

sudo cat /n8ninstall.log

🛠️ Supported Operating Systems

🔧 Post-Installation Management

Check n8n Status

docker ps | grep n8n

View n8n Logs

cd /n8n-data && docker compose logs -f

Restart n8n

cd /n8n-data && docker compose restart

Stop n8n

cd /n8n-data && docker compose down

Start n8n

cd /n8n-data && docker compose up -d

🔥 Firewall Configuration

The script automatically configures your firewall to allow connections on port 5678:

• UFW (Ubuntu/Debian): ufw allow 5678/tcp
• firewalld (CentOS/RHEL): firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5678/tcp

📂 File Locations

• Docker Compose Config: /n8n-data/docker-compose.yml
• n8n Data Directory: /n8n-data/n8n_data/
• Installation Log: /n8ninstall.log

🆘 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Port 5678 not accessible

# Check if n8n container is running
docker ps | grep n8n

# Check firewall status
sudo ufw status  # Ubuntu/Debian
sudo firewall-cmd --list-ports  # CentOS/RHEL

2. Docker not starting

# Check Docker service
sudo systemctl status docker
sudo systemctl start docker

3. Permission issues

# Fix n8n data directory permissions
sudo chmod -R 777 /n8n-data/n8n_data/

Getting Help

• Check the installation log: sudo cat /n8ninstall.log
• View n8n container logs: cd /n8n-data && docker compose logs
• Restart the installation script if needed

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

⭐ Support

If this script helped you, please consider:

• ⭐ Starring this repository
• 🐛 Reporting issues
• 🔧 Contributing improvements
• 💬 Sharing with others

🔗 Useful Links

• n8n Official Documentation
• n8n Community Forum
• Docker Documentation
• MyHBD.net - Recommended Hosting

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