Deploy and Host n8n Ready Production on Railway

n8n Ready Production is a workflow automation platform that lets you connect APIs, databases, and services visually. This template deploys a production-ready n8n environment with PostgreSQL for persistent storage and Valkey (Redis-compatible) for queue and cache management — all hosted and auto-configured on Railway.

About Hosting n8n Ready Production

Hosting n8n ready production on Railway allows you to run automated workflows reliably at scale.
This setup provisions three key components:

n8n Service – The core workflow engine for automation and integrations.
PostgreSQL Database – Stores users, workflows, executions, and credentials securely.
Valkey Cache – Handles background job queues and accelerates workflow execution.

Once deployed, Railway automatically links all services via environment variables.
You can access your n8n instance securely via HTTPS with minimal setup.
This production configuration is suitable for teams, SaaS integrations, or internal automation systems that need high uptime and scalability.

Why Deploy n8n Ready Production on Railway?

Railway provides a unified platform to host applications and infrastructure without complex setup.
By deploying n8n ready production here, you get:

🚀 One-click deployment: Quickly launch n8n, PostgreSQL, and Valkey.
🧠 Smart environment linking: Automatic connection between services.
🔒 Secure by default: Managed environment variables, SSL, and isolated services.
📈 Scalability: Effortlessly scale vertically and horizontally as your workflows grow.

Railway lets you focus on your automations while it handles configuration, networking, and deployment.

Common Use Cases

API Integration: Automate connections between REST, GraphQL, and Webhook-based services.
Data Workflow: Move and transform data between PostgreSQL, Google Sheets, or external APIs.
Notifications and Monitoring: Send alerts to Slack, Discord, or email when key events occur.
Business Automation: Streamline repetitive business processes, such as CRM updates or form submissions.

Dependencies for n8n Ready Production Hosting

PostgreSQL – Required for persisting workflow data, users, and execution history.
Valkey (Redis-compatible) – Used by n8n for managing execution queues, scaling tasks, and caching.

Deployment Dependencies

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Example .env configuration (Railway auto-injects service variables):

# n8n configuration
N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY=your-random-secret-key
N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER=admin
N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=supersecret

# PostgreSQL connection
DB_TYPE=postgresdb
DB_POSTGRESDB_HOST=${{PostgreSQL.HOST}}
DB_POSTGRESDB_PORT=${{PostgreSQL.PORT}}
DB_POSTGRESDB_USER=${{PostgreSQL.USERNAME}}
DB_POSTGRESDB_PASSWORD=${{PostgreSQL.PASSWORD}}
DB_POSTGRESDB_DATABASE=${{PostgreSQL.DATABASE}}

# Valkey (Redis-compatible)
QUEUE_BULL_REDIS_HOST=${{Valkey.HOST}}
QUEUE_BULL_REDIS_PORT=${{Valkey.PORT}}
QUEUE_BULL_REDIS_PASSWORD=${{Valkey.PASSWORD}}

After deployment, open the generated Railway domain (e.g. https://n8n-production.up.railway.app) to access your n8n dashboard.

Why Deploy n8n Ready Production on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying n8n ready production on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.