Self-Host n8n in 20 Minutes - Easiest & Cheapest Setup
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This video is the ultimate guide to self-hosting NADN, covering key steps for setup, upgrading, integration with community nodes, and linking Google Cloud credentials. It starts by explaining the limitations of the default cloud-hosted version of NADN (like limited workflow executions and active workflows) and why self-hosting provides greater freedom and control. The video compares two methods of self-hosting: on a local computer (best for technical users but potentially unreliable) and in the cloud (best for non-technical users offering 99.99% uptime and more reliability). It recommends three cloud providers for hosting: Hostinger, Alast, and Railway—highlighting Hostinger as the preferred option for cost and reliability reasons. The guide shows step-by-step how to set up NADN on these platforms, create an instance, and log in quickly. Upgrading the self-hosted NADN instance is demonstrated with automatic updates via Alast and manual updates on Hostinger. A significant portion is dedicated to integrating Google Cloud credentials, walking through enabling multiple Google APIs (Drive, Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar), setting up OAuth consent screens, creating OAuth clients with proper redirect URIs, and connecting NADN with authorized Google accounts. The video also highlights community nodes availability for extending NADN with third-party integrations and how to install these nodes to enhance functionality beyond official integrations. The conclusion recaps the benefits of self-hosting NADN—unlocking unlimited workflows, lower costs, data control, and the power of Google Cloud integrations—while advising on limitations like lack of team features. It ends with a personal recommendation for the creator’s school community for automators and AI agency builders, offering blueprints, templates, and live support calls.