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 🚀 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: If this video helped you save money and build better automations, please: 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for more self-hosting & automation tutorials 💬 Comment below if you ran into any issues—I’m here to help! #n8n #Docker #SelfHosting #Automation #NoCode #ZapierAlternative #WorkflowAutomation #TechTutorial #DevOps