How do I deploy N8N (w/ workers + task runner) on Railway?

You can deploy N8N (w/ workers + task runner) 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-workers-task-runner-3346a9d4, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host n8n (w/ workers + Task Runner) on Railway

N8N (w/ workers + task runner) is a 1‑click Railway template that deploys n8n in queue mode with worker(s), Redis, Postgres, and external Task Runner(s) (n8nio/runners) for the Code node. It isolates JavaScript/Python execution for reliability, supports high‑throughput webhooks, and lets you scale workers independently for throughput.

About Hosting n8n (w/ workers + Task Runner)

This template deploys n8n on Railway with a production-ready setup: a main service (editor/API), worker service(s) that execute workflows, Redis for job queuing, PostgreSQL for storage, and an external Task Runner service (n8nio/runners). The extra Task Runner service provides a separate, managed runtime for the Code node, improving isolation and reliability for custom code without impacting the main editor. Railway provisions and manages the services so you can deploy quickly without manual configuration. As your workload grows, you can scale worker services for throughput and keep the editor responsive.

Common Use Cases

Isolated execution of Code node (JavaScript/Python) for reliability and safety
High‑volume webhook processing that doesn’t block the editor
Data pipelines mixing connectors with custom logic or AI calls
Parallel background jobs and long‑running tasks

Dependencies for n8n (w/ workers + Task Runner) Hosting

PostgreSQL database
Redis message queue

Deployment Dependencies

Queue mode: https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/scaling/queue-mode/
Queue env vars: https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/queue-mode/
Task Runners (external mode): https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/task-runners/
n8nio/runners image: https://hub.docker.com/r/n8nio/runners
Related: N8N (w/ FFmpeg) → https://railway.com/deploy/n8n-w-ffmpeg

Why Deploy n8n (w/ workers + Task Runner) 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 (w/ workers + Task Runner) 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.