How do I deploy N8N (w/ postgresql and persistent nodes) on Railway?

You can deploy N8N (w/ postgresql and persistent nodes) on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: n8n-w-postgresql-and-persistent-nodes-56bf7036, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host N8N (PostgreSQL + Persistent Community Nodes) on Railway

This tempalte provides a production-ready workflow automation platform with durable data storage and long-term support for community nodes across redeploys and version upgrades. This template packages n8n with a managed PostgreSQL instance and a configuration that ensures community nodes remain installed and available, even when the service is redeployed or upgraded.

About Hosting n8n with PostgreSQL and Persistent Nodes

Running n8n with PostgreSQL is the recommended setup for production workloads. PostgreSQL stores workflows, executions, credentials, and settings reliably across restarts. This template goes a step further by configuring n8n to automatically reinstall and persist community nodes, avoiding a common operational issue where custom nodes disappear after redeploys or image updates.

The result is a stable automation backend where workflows, data, and extensions survive infrastructure changes with no manual intervention.

Common Use Cases

API orchestration and backend automation
Data pipelines and ETL workflows
Internal tooling and ops automation
Integrations with CRMs, databases, AI services, and third-party APIs
Long-running or scheduled workflows requiring reliable persistence

Dependencies for n8n Hosting

Docker-based runtime
Node.js (bundled with n8n)
PostgreSQL (provisioned automatically by Railway)

Deployment Dependencies

n8n Documentation: https://docs.n8n.io/
n8n Community Nodes: https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/community-nodes/

Implementation Details (Optional)

This template configures n8n to:

Use PostgreSQL as the primary database backend
Persist workflow data and credentials across restarts
Automatically reinstall missing community nodes on startup
Preserve community node availability across redeploys and version upgrades

All required behavior is enabled through environment variables, making the setup reproducible and safe for upgrades without manual npm installs or shell access.

Why Deploy n8n on Railway?

Railway provides a unified platform to deploy applications and databases with minimal configuration. This template allows you to launch a complete n8n automation stack—application plus database—in minutes, while still supporting scaling and upgrades.

By deploying n8n on Railway, you get a clean path from prototyping to production, without managing servers, storage, or database lifecycle yourself.