Deploy n8n

This Railway template sets up a robust automation platform using:

1. n8n: Low-code automation tool with a visual workflow editor.

2. Worker: Handles background tasks, allowing for horizontal scaling.

3. PostgreSQL: Primary database for storing workflows, executions, and credentials.

4. Redis: Acts as a message broker between the main instance and workers.

5. Webhook: Public URL endpoint for triggering workflows.

6. Backup to Google Drive: Scheduled n8n workflow to back up workflows to Google Drive.

Ideal for:

1. Automating business logic.

2. Integrating APIs.

3. Creating no-code workflows.

4. Ensuring regular backups to Google Drive.

Installation Guide

1. Deploy the Template

Click the button below to deploy the template on Railway:

Deploy on Railway

This will set up the all services (dont need to change any varibales)

3. Set Up Google Drive Backup Workflow (not must - its must)

To automate backups of your n8n workflows DB to Google Drive:

1. Create a Google Service Account:

   • Go to Google Cloud Console.

   • Create a new project or select an existing one.

   • Navigate to "APIs & Services" > "Credentials".

   • Click "Create Credentials" > "Service Account".

   • Follow the prompts to create the service account.

     After creation, go to the service account Download the JSON file.

2. Enable Google Drive API:

   • In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to "APIs & Services" > "Library".
   • Search for "Google Drive API" and enable it.

3. Store Service Account Credentials in Railway:

   • In your Railway project, go to the Google Drive Backup Service.
   • Add an environment variable named GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT and paste the contents of the JSON file as its value.
   • Add an environment variable named GDRIVE_FOLDER and add folder name to save.
   • Add an environment variable named SHARE_EMAIL and add your email to get notification.

4. After deployment - Accessing n8n

   • Access the n8n Primary UI via the provided Railway domain.
   • Create user and pass and login.

Enjoy