Stop Paying for Automations! 💸 How to Self-Host n8n with Docker (Complete Beginner Guide)

Tired of Zapier or Make.com subscription limits? It’s time to take control! In this video, I’ll show you how to self-host n8n (the most powerful workflow automation tool) for FREE using Docker Desktop.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a professional-grade automation server running locally on your machine, with no execution limits and full access to advanced features.
In this video, we cover:
✅ Downloading and Setting up Docker Desktop
✅ Pulling the official n8n Docker image
✅ Configuring Ports (5678) and Persistence Volumes (so you don't lose your data!)
✅ Launching n8n and setting up your Owner Account
✅ Activating your Community License for extra features
🛠️ THE "CHEAT SHEET" (Copy-Paste these!)
Docker Image: n8nio/n8n
Host Port: 5678
Container Port: 5678
Volume Path (Container): /home/node/.n8n
Local Access URL: http://localhost:5678
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The cost of n8n subscriptions vs. Self-hosting
0:19 - Downloading & Installing Docker Desktop
1:15 - Initial Docker Setup (The Whale is Alive!)
2:28 - Pulling the n8n Image from Docker Hub
3:42 - IMPORTANT: Setting up Volumes & Ports
5:01 - Running the Container & Checking Logs
6:25 - Creating your n8n Admin Account
7:12 - How to get your Community License Key
8:13 - Final Tips: Stopping & Starting your Instance
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

Download Docker: https://www.docker.com/products/docke...

n8n Official Site: https://n8n.io/

n8n Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/n8nio/n8n

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