Install n8n - Open Source Workflow Automation - on Windows
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Full steps can be found at https://i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0791.html
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What is n8n?
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n8n is an extendable workflow automation tool. With a fair-code distribution model, n8n will always have visible source code, be available to self-host, and allow you to add your own custom functions, logic and apps. n8n's node-based approach makes it highly versatile, enabling you to connect anything to everything. - https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
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Installing n8n
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01. Log into the Windows device
02. Download NodeJS https://nodejs.org/en/download/
03. Install NodeJS ≫ During the install, make sure to check the Tools for Native Modules option
04. At the Native Modules prompt, press any key to begin the installation process
NOTE: This process takes quite a while to install, be patient. Proceed once the PowerShell window closes
05. Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI
06. Right click on RtBackup ≫ Properties ≫ Security tab ≫ Click Advanced
07. Click the Change option next to the Owner field ≫ Type administrators ≫ Click OK
08. Check the Replace all child objects box ≫ Click OK
09. Click Yes to confirm
10. Click OK on all open dialog windows
11. Launch PowerShell as an administrator
12. Run the following commands in the PowerShell window
# install n8n
npm install n8n --location=global
# test run n8n
npx n8n
13. If n8n errors out with a permissions issue, back in File Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache
14. Right click on Content.IE5 ≫ Properties ≫ Security tab ≫ Click Edit...
15. Select the Everyone entry ≫ Click Remove
16. Click OK on all open dialog windows
17. Click on the Start Button ≫ Type task ≫ Launch Task Scheduler
18. Right click the Task Scheduler Library folder in the left pane ≫ Create Basic Task...
19. Set the name to n8n and optionally set a Description ≫ Click Next
20. For the Trigger, select When the computer starts ≫ Click Next
21. For the Action, select Start a program ≫ Click Next
22. Complete the form fields as follows:
Program/script: "%ProgramFiles%\nodejs\npx.cmd"
Add arguments: n8n
23. Click Next
24. Check the Open the Properties dialog checkbox ≫ Click Finish
25. In the Properties dialog, select Run whether user is logged on or not
26. Check the Run with highest privileges box ≫ Click OK to create the scheduled task
27. Right click the n8n task ≫ Run
28. Open a web browser and navigate to http://DNSorIP:5678
29. Complete the form with an email, first name, last name and password ≫ Click next
30. Complete the questionnaire ≫ Click continue
31. Click Get started
32. Welcome to n8n
By default, the n8n database and configuration file live in the user's profile .n8n folder (ie C:\Users\i12bretro\.n8n). To utilize a database other than SQLite, setup the database and authentication, then create a .bat file like the example below and call the .bat file as the action of the scheduled task.
SET DB_TYPE=mysqldb
SET DB_MYSQLDB_DATABASE=n8n
SET DB_MYSQLDB_HOST=localhost
SET DB_MYSQLDB_USER=n8n_rw
SET DB_MYSQLDB_PASSWORD=n8n_N8N!
SET GENERIC_TIMEZONE=America/New_York
"%programfiles%\nodejs\npx.cmd" n8n
Source: https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/npm/
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