Self-hosted n8n

Your best VPS - more productivity thanks to n8n automation

  • Automates manual routines for tech teams
  • Automation on your own server: No task limits, full cost control
  • Over 500 integrations & tools thanks to open source
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VPS n8n

More time for your core business thanks to smart automation

Create workflows via drag and drop, control data, and use AI – all on your IONOS VPS.
Ready to go with n8n

The IONOS VPS image comes with n8n ready to go – including Docker and a web UI. Simply start, select templates, and automate. Even in queue mode if desired. Fast, uncomplicated, and immediately productive.

Simply automate processes

With n8n, you can link over 500 tools – from CRM and shop to email and AI services – without any code. Automate tasks such as lead import, order updates, Slack notifications, or sending reports – reliably and scalably.

AI power under your control

Integrate flexible services such as OpenAI or Llama effortlessly – for texts, classifications, or chat flows. Everything runs GDPR compliant on your own server, without any cloud fees or task limits.

Simply automate – start with the right n8n environment

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VPS M

Save 39%
£4.50
£3
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Setup £10
  • 4 vCores CPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe
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VPS L

Save 41%
£8
£5
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Setup £10
  • 6 vCores CPU
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 240 GB NVMe
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VPS XL

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£9
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Setup £10
  • 8 vCores CPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 480 GB NVMe
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VPS XXL

Save 50%
£29.50
£15
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Setup £10
  • 12 vCores CPU
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 720 GB NVMe
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Get started in just a few minutes – n8n is already prepared for you

Your server comes with n8n, Docker, and a user interface – completely pre-installed. No setup. No terminal.

Select the n8n image when ordering. Your server will be set up ready for use with all the necessary components in just a few minutes.

Create your automations via drag and drop – or start with over 100 immediately available workflow templates.

Use AI tools such as OpenAI or Llama, integrate triggers, or activate queue mode for more performance and stability.

IONOS and n8n – the leading hoster meets the best automation platform

The best VPS choice for tech teams wanting maximum performance and data security. Combine Europe's largest hosting provider with the world's most flexible workflow automation tool to build a sovereign, high-performance automation hub.

Over 99.99% availability – hosted on IONOS VPS

IONOS VPS solutions offer 99.99% availability thanks to high-performance technology and georedundancy on ISO-certified infrastructure in Europe.

AI-supported automation with open-source power

Whether it is 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 and user-defined nodes

n8n grows with you: Queue mode distributes the load, community nodes expand the range of functions – ideal for productive systems.

500+ app integrations & ready-made workflows

Connect your favourite apps such as Google, Slack or Notion directly via drag & drop – or get started with over 100 ready-to-use templates.

Ready to go immediately – with 1-click n8n installation

Simply start with the pre-installed n8n template on your VPS: Docker, admin panel – all set up automatically.

Unlimited workflows – no cloud fees

Hosted on your own server instead of SaaS: With IONOS, there are no costs per task or workflow – you retain full control.

100% GDPR compliant – security 'Made in Europe'

Georedundant, certified European infrastructure, automatic updates, malware scans, SSL certificate, and DDoS protection.

The best AI for your use cases

n8n enables you to automate recurring tasks securely and flexibly directly on your IONOS infrastructure.

Use case

Monitor IT systems and create tickets automatically
Monitor your infrastructure efficiently with automated workflows. In the event of resource bottlenecks or suspicious activities, n8n automatically creates a ticket in your helpdesk system – for a faster response and greater operational reliability.

Use case

Automatically record invoices and send reports
Save time on financial management: n8n extracts data from PDF invoices, transfers the values to a spreadsheet and sends weekly analyses to your team. Fully automated, traceable and GDPR-compliant – directly on your infrastructure.

Use case

Automatically synchronise customer data and keep it consistent
Always keep your customer data up to date: With n8n you can synchronise entries from web forms, tables and CRM systems automatically. New leads are reliably transferred, duplicates are avoided and manual transfer errors are eliminated.

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  • State-of-the-art data centres
    Get ultra-reliable Tier IV uptime, powered by 100% green energy.
  • 100% GDPR-compliant
    We guarantee top data protection in line with EU regulations.
  • 24/7 expert support
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n8n Hosting - FAQ.

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.

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.

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 allow port 5678 in the firewall of your cloud panel.

More than 500 services can be integrated, including Google, Slack, Notion, OpenAI, databases and many more. Custom API integrations are also possible.

Yes, because n8n runs entirely on your IONOS VPS, all data remains in your environment. You therefore fulfil the highest data protection requirements in the EU.

Queue mode scales workflows across multiple workers. This is ideal if you process high loads or operate professional automation in a team.

Yes, you can integrate OpenAI, Llama or other LLMs directly via nodes - e.g. for text creation, data analysis or chat automation.