n8n-render README

Successfully deploy n8n on Render using Docker with the latest configurations and best practices.

Quick Start

1. Fork this repository or use it as a template
2. Open your Render Dashboard and use this repo as a Blueprint
3. Update the WEBHOOK_URL environment variable in render.yaml to your domain
4. Deploy and enjoy!

Important Notes

• Do not change the storage volume mount path (/home/node/.n8n) - this is hardcoded in n8n
• The .env file contains examples that can be added manually as Environment Variables in Render
• Always set the WEBHOOK_URL to your actual domain to avoid localhost issues
• Uses the latest n8n Docker image with automatic updates

What's Updated (2025)

• ✅ Updated to use current Render database plans (flexible pricing)
• ✅ Added required WEBHOOK_URL environment variable
• ✅ Updated database instance types to current options
• ✅ Improved documentation and setup instructions
• ✅ Compatible with latest n8n versions (1.94.1+)

Environment Variables

The following variables should be configured in your Render dashboard:

• WEBHOOK_URL - Your n8n domain (e.g., https://your-app.onrender.com/)
• N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY - Generate a secure random string
• Database connection variables are auto-populated by Render

Troubleshooting

• If webhooks aren't working, ensure WEBHOOK_URL is set to your actual domain
• For data persistence issues, verify the mount path is exactly /home/node/.n8n
• Check Render logs for any startup issues