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✅ 1. Important requirement: Docker

The n8n installation requires the **Docker Desktop** program on your computer.

Download Docker Desktop

Install and start Docker Desktop before proceeding to step 2.

2. Choose installation method

A1 Create a `docker-compose.yml` file

Create a project folder and add this configuration to the file **`docker-compose.yml`**. 

 version: '3.8'

 services:
 n8n:
 image: n8nio/n8n
 restart: unless-stopped
 ports:
 - '5678:5678'
 volumes:
 - ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n
 environment:
 - N8N_HOST=localhost
 - N8N_PORT=5678
 - N8N_PROTOCOL=http
 - NODE_ENV=production
 - VUE_APP_BRANDING_NAME=n8n_lokal

A2 Starting containers

In the terminal, navigate to your folder and start the container: 

 docker compose up -d

⚡ 3. Start & Create Owner Account

Your n8n is now running in the background. Open it in your browser to view your administration panel and create the owner account.

[Image of an arrow pointing right] Open n8n (localhost:5678).

4. Managing Containers

n8n Stop

 {{getCurrentStopCommand()}}

n8n restart

{{getCurrentStartCommand()}}

Note: The commands will automatically adapt to your chosen installation method.

🔗 5. Resources: Thousands of workflows

No. Repository Name & Link Focus / Content Special feature
1 Danitilahun/n8n-workflow-templates Huge collection of **over 2,000 n8n workflows**. **Most comprehensive catalog** with its own search function.
2 enescingoz/awesome-n8n-templates Focus on social media, email automation and **AI workflows**. Perfect for **creators and marketing automation**.
3 wassupjay/n8n-free-templates Curated collection specializing in **AI stacks** (LLMs, Vector DBs). Ready for immediate use with AI integration.
4 awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted List of **Free Software** and self-hosted web applications. The best resource for **self-hosted alternatives**.
5 n8n.io Workflow Export n8n Workflow for automatic saving to **GitHub**. Ideal for **DevOps** and Version Control (GitOps).
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