Learn how to self-host n8n on Microsoft Azure with SSL and n8n updates! This complete step-by-step guide shows you how to deploy n8n with SSL encryption and keep it updated to the latest version using Azure’s free tier. Perfect for beginners and experienced developers alike.
In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to leverage Azure’s free tier to run your n8n self-hosted instance without any monthly fees. I’ll walk you through VM setup, Docker installation, SSL certificate configuration with Let’s Encrypt, and n8n updates so your automation platform stays secure and current.
Prerequisites:
– You’ll need an external domain name for your n8n setup (you can use a subdomain on an existing domain, no need to buy a new one just for this).
– A payment method must be added to your Microsoft Azure account to get it verified (Azure Free tier covers this setup cost for 12 months).
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⏰ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Introduction: Free n8n Hosting on Azure
1:29 – Sign Up for Microsoft Azure
3:17 – Create Virtual Machine for n8n
9:11 – Configure DNS & Domain Setup
13:09 – SSH into VM & Install Docker
16:02 – Deploy n8n with Docker Compose
19:01 – Update n8n to Latest Version
20:51 – Conclusion & Next Steps
️ IMPORTANT UPDATE – Basic SKU Public IP Retirement
Microsoft has officially retired Basic SKU Public IPs. I recorded this video just days before the enforcement hit my tenant and was completely unaware of the change.
The good news? While the FREE method shown in this video will now cost approximately $3/month for a Standard SKU IP address, that’s still significantly cheaper than n8n Cloud (which starts at $20-24/month for just 2,500 executions).
You can deploy this Azure VM and run n8n for as low as $3/month – that’s an 85% saving compared to n8n Cloud!
Want 100% FREE? Check out my Google Cloud video – Google still allows free dynamic IPs and you can self-host n8n completely free!
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