n8n Hosting
Your best VPS—maximize productivity with n8n automation
- Automate manual routines for tech teams
- Automation on your own server: no task limits, full cost control, available right after ordering
- Ever-growing library of tools and integrations
Automate your growth with integrated n8n
Ready in minutes to start automating repetitive tasks.Install n8n ready to go with one click directly when ordering — including Docker and web UI. Get started right away, choose your templates, and automate. Queue Mode available on request. Fast, straightforward, productive from day one.
Connect over 1,000 tools with n8n — from CRM and online store to email and AI services — all without code. Automate tasks like lead imports, order updates, Slack notifications, or report delivery — reliably and at scale.
Integrate OpenAI, Llama, and more for text generation, classifications, or chatflows. Everything runs on your own server, with no cloud fees or task limits.
Install n8n ready to go with one click directly when ordering — including Docker and web UI. Get started right away, choose your templates, and automate. Queue Mode available on request. Fast, straightforward, productive from day one.
Connect over 1,000 tools with n8n — from CRM and online store to email and AI services — all without code. Automate tasks like lead imports, order updates, Slack notifications, or report delivery — reliably and at scale.
Integrate OpenAI, Llama, and more for text generation, classifications, or chatflows. Everything runs on your own server, with no cloud fees or task limits.
VPS+ or Dedicated Server — the right n8n environment for every need
For beginners and small teams
n8n on VPS+
- Ready to use instantly — n8n is pre-installed, no setup required, start right away
- Isolated server environment — your private space on modern server hardware
Your n8n runs on your own VPS. No one else has access to your software, workflows, or data. Only the physical hardware in the data center is shared for maximum cost efficiency. - Start affordably, grow flexibly — low entry price, upgrade your plan at any time
When your requirements grow, you can upgrade to a more powerful VPS+ at any time – your automations will continue running without interruption. - Full admin control — ideal for first automations and simple to complex workflows
- Use AI services via API — easily connect external services such as OpenAI
For AI tasks, n8n accesses external providers such as OpenAI (ChatGPT) via encrypted connections. The data entered is transmitted to their cloud servers for processing. Perfect for standard tasks such as text creation, translations, and analyses. - Simple deployment — deploy your own applications quickly via SSH or FTP, ideal for first web projects
For growing businesses and professionals
n8n on Dedicated Servers NEW
- Ready to use instantly — n8n pre-installed with a Let's Encrypt certificate, no setup required, start right away
- Exclusive hardware — guaranteed performance around the clock, independent of other users
- Predictable fixed costs — fixed monthly price, regardless of workflow volume or executions
- Full admin control — ideal for higher server loads, compute-intensive processes & very complex workflows
- Run AI models locally — open-source models such as Llama directly on your server
Instead of using external cloud services, the AI runs directly on your own server – like a permanent in-house employee rather than an external service provider. Your data remains 100% within your organization. Ideal for sensitive customer and business data. - Dev infrastructure out of the box — Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines natively integrable
The system integrates seamlessly into your existing IT infrastructure and is built on modern industry standards. This allows it to be cleanly embedded in your server structure, guarantees maximum reliability, and saves time on future updates.
n8n server comparison: VPS+ vs. Dedicated Server
Infrastructure & Performance
| VPS+ | Dedicated Server | |
| Hardware isolation | Virtual, shared | Physically dedicated |
| CPU type | vCores | Physical cores |
| RAM | Up to 240 GB RAM | Up to 256 GB ECC RAM |
| Storage | NVMe/SSD | NVMe/SSD |
| Network connection | Up to 10 Gbit/s | Up to 10 Gbit/s |
| VPS+ | |
| Dedicated Server | |
| Hardware isolation | |
| Virtual, shared | |
| Physically dedicated | |
| CPU type | |
| vCores | |
| Physical cores | |
| RAM | |
| Up to 240 GB RAM | |
| Up to 256 GB ECC RAM | |
| Storage | |
| NVMe/SSD | |
| NVMe/SSD | |
| Network connection | |
| Up to 10 Gbit/s | |
| Up to 10 Gbit/s |
n8n Operation
| VPS+ | Dedicated Server | |
| n8n pre-installed / 1-click | ||
| Root access | ||
| Docker / Container | ||
| Run AI models / LLMs locally | Limited | Full |
| Parallel workflows | Medium | High |
| VPS+ | |
| Dedicated Server | |
| n8n pre-installed / 1-click | |
| Root access | |
| Docker / Container | |
| Run AI models / LLMs locally | |
| Limited | |
| Full | |
| Parallel workflows | |
| Medium | |
| High |
Security & Data Protection
| VPS+ | Dedicated Server | |
| ISO 27001 | ||
| IPMI and remote management | - |
| VPS+ | |
| Dedicated Server | |
| ISO 27001 | |
| IPMI and remote management | |
| - | |
Operation & Support
| VPS+ | Dedicated Server | |
| Money-back guarantee | ||
| Availability | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| 24/7 expert support | ||
| Provisioning time | Instant | Within a few hours |
| Scalability | Flexible — on demand | Fixed configuration |
| VPS+ | |
| Dedicated Server | |
| Money-back guarantee | |
| Availability | |
| 99.99% | |
| 99.99% | |
| 24/7 expert support | |
| Provisioning time | |
| Instant | |
| Within a few hours | |
| Scalability | |
| Flexible — on demand | |
| Fixed configuration |
Get started in just a few minutes — n8n is already prepared for you
Choose VPS+ or Dedicated Server — n8n, Docker and Web UI are pre-installed on both options. No manual setup required.
Select n8n from the available applications when placing your order. Your server will be set up with all the necessary components and ready to use within minutes.
Create your automations via drag-and-drop—or start with over 100 ready-to-use workflow templates.
Use AI tools such as OpenAI or Llama, integrate triggers, or activate queue mode for enhanced performance and stability.
IONOS and n8n — the leading hoster meets the best automation platform
Over 99.99% availability — hosted on IONOS servers
IONOS server solutions offer 99.99% availability thanks to high-performance technology and geo-redundancy on ISO-certified infrastructure in Europe.
AI-powered automation with open-source power
Whether for text generation with OpenAI, data analysis with LLMs, or chatbots with Llama — AI nodes can be seamlessly integrated and flexibly controlled.
Scalable with queue mode & user-defined nodes
n8n grows with you: Queue mode distributes the load, while community nodes expand functionality — ideal for production environments.
Ready to go immediately — with 1-click n8n installation
Simply select n8n during the ordering process. Docker, admin panel — everything set up automatically.
No additional costs per workflow
Hosted on your own server instead of SaaS: with IONOS, there are no costs per task or workflow — you stay in full control.
1,000+ app integrations and ready-made workflows
Connect your favorite apps like Google, Slack, or Notion directly via drag-and-drop—or get started with over 100 ready-to-use templates.
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Your personal consultant
Not only do you get the latest AI tech, but you also get your own personal consultant to guide you every step of the way.
24/7 expert support
Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.
n8n Hosting - FAQ.
What is n8n and what can I use it for?
n8n is an open source platform for visual workflow automation. You can use it to connect tools, data and AI services such as OpenAI - without writing any code.
Why should I host n8n myself instead of using a SaaS service?
With self-hosting, you retain full control: no task limits, no subscription fees and all data remains on your own server - ideal for data protection and scaling.
Can I use n8n on a Dedicated Server?
Yes, you can easily install and use n8n on an IONOS Dedicated Server.
How do I start with n8n on my VPS+?
Simply select a VPS tariff and get started. n8n is installed directly when you create your server. You can create your first workflows in the web interface in just a few minutes.
After installation, you can access your n8n instance using the IP address of your server and port 5678. Don't forget to open port 5678 in your Cloud Panel firewall. For production use, we also recommend setting up a domain and an SSL certificate to make n8n securely accessible via HTTPS.
Which tools can I connect to n8n?
More than 1,000 services can be integrated, including Google, Slack, Notion, OpenAI, databases and many more. Custom API integrations are also possible.
What is the queue mode and when do I need it?
Queue mode scales workflows across multiple workers. This is ideal if you process high loads or operate professional automation in a team.
Can I integrate AI like ChatGPT into my workflows?
Yes, you can integrate OpenAI, Llama or other LLMs directly via nodes - e.g. for text creation, data analysis or chat automation.
Why am I being asked for login details when accessing the app’s web interface?
Your n8n instance is automatically protected by an additional password (HTTP Basic Auth) — this keeps the web interface secure from unauthorized access. Enter “admin” as the username and your server’s root password as the password. This is the same password you use for the SSH connection to your VPS. If you’d like to disable the protection, you can do so at any time via SSH on your server. Further information is available in your server’s Server Panel.
