--- title: "Deploy n8n with postgres" description: "[Jul'26] n8n deploy with Postgres & persistent storage. It just works." category: "Automation" url: https://railway.com/deploy/n8n-with-postgres --- # Deploy n8n with postgres [Jul'26] n8n deploy with Postgres & persistent storage. It just works. **[Deploy n8n with postgres on Railway](https://railway.com/template/n8n-with-postgres)** - **Creator:** codestorm - **Category:** Automation - **Total deploys:** 62 ## Template content ### postgres https://devicons.railway.app/i/postgresql.svg - **Image:** ghcr.io/railwayapp-templates/postgres-ssl:latest ### n8n https://devicons.railway.app/n8n?variant=light - **Image:** n8nio/n8n - **Health check:** /healthz - **Public domain:** Yes ## Documentation ![Railway](https://img.shields.io/badge/Railway-Supported-blue?logo=railway) # Deploy and Host n8n with Postgres on Railway n8n with Postgres is a simple Railway template for running n8n with a reliable PostgreSQL database and persistent storage. n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that helps you connect apps, APIs, and services to automate repetitive tasks, build integrations, and run scheduled workflows. ## About Hosting n8n with Postgres Hosting n8n with Postgres on Railway gives you a straightforward automation setup that just works. The template deploys n8n together with a Postgres database for storing workflows, credentials metadata, executions, settings, and other application data. This template also includes persistent storage through a mounted volume at `/data`, so local n8n files can remain available across deployments and restarts. Railway handles deployment, networking, database provisioning, and service management, so you can focus on building workflows instead of managing infrastructure. ![img](https://i.imgur.com/xR7jjsV.png) ## Common Use Cases * Automating repetitive business tasks * Connecting APIs, apps, and databases * Running scheduled workflows and background jobs * Building internal automation tools * Creating lightweight data sync and integration workflows ## Dependencies for n8n with Postgres Hosting * n8n application service * Postgres database * Railway Volume mounted at `/data` for persistent storage * Public HTTP access through Railway for the n8n web UI ### Deployment Dependencies * [n8n Documentation](https://docs.n8n.io/) * [n8n Environment Variables](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/) * [Official n8n Docker Image](https://hub.docker.com/r/n8nio/n8n) * [Railway PostgreSQL](https://docs.railway.com/guides/postgresql) * [Railway Volumes](https://docs.railway.com/reference/volumes) * [Railway Public Networking](https://docs.railway.com/networking/public-networking) ## Architecture This template uses a simple n8n + Postgres architecture: ```text Browser / Webhooks | v n8n Application | v Postgres Database Persistent Storage: Railway Volume mounted at /data ``` The n8n application provides the web UI, receives webhook traffic, runs workflows, and connects to Postgres for persistent application data. The mounted Railway Volume provides persistent file storage for data that needs to survive restarts and redeployments. ## Services This template includes the following Railway services: ### n8n Application The n8n service runs the web UI, API, webhook receiver, and workflow execution runtime. ```text Image: n8nio/n8n:latest Role: Web UI, API, webhook receiver, workflow runner Public: Yes Volume: /data ``` ### PostgreSQL PostgreSQL stores n8n workflows, credentials metadata, executions, settings, and other application data. ```text Role: Primary database Public: No ``` ## Public Web Access Expose the n8n application service publicly so users can access the n8n web UI through the generated Railway domain or a custom domain. Recommended public port: ```text 5678 ``` After deployment, open the Railway-provided domain in your browser and complete the initial n8n owner account setup. ## Persistent Storage This template includes a Railway Volume mounted at `/data` for persistent storage. This helps keep local files available across restarts and redeployments. PostgreSQL stores the main n8n application data, including workflows, credentials metadata, executions, settings, and other database-backed records. The mounted volume is useful for local file persistence when workflows need to read or write files on disk. ## Authentication and Security n8n creates the owner account during the first setup in the web UI. After opening the public Railway URL, complete the setup screen and save your login credentials securely. Recommended security practices: * Use a strong owner account password during first setup. * Keep PostgreSQL private inside the Railway project. * Expose only the n8n application service publicly. * Use a stable encryption key so credentials and encrypted workflow data remain readable across deployments. * Avoid changing the encryption key after credentials have been created. ## Implementation Details This template deploys n8n as a simple Railway stack: ```text n8n Application + PostgreSQL + Persistent Storage ``` The n8n service uses the official n8n Docker image and connects to the Railway Postgres database. The service exposes the n8n web UI on port `5678` and uses a Railway Volume mounted at `/data` for persistent local file storage. This setup is ideal for users who want a clean n8n deployment with Postgres-backed persistence and a mounted volume for local file storage. ## Why Deploy n8n with Postgres on Railway? Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway hosts your infrastructure so you do not have to deal with manual server configuration, while still allowing you to scale your services as needed. By deploying n8n with Postgres on Railway, you get a practical automation setup with minimal burden. Host your workflows, database, APIs, AI agents, and supporting services in one place. ## Similar templates - [N8N Main + Worker](https://railway.com/deploy/n8n-main-worker) — Deploy and Host N8N with Inactive worker. - [Evolution API with n8n](https://railway.com/deploy/evolution-api-with-n8n) — [Jul'26] WhatsApp automation platform using Evolution API, n8n & PostgreSQL - [Postgres Backup](https://railway.com/deploy/postgres-s3-backups) — Cron-based PostgreSQL backup to bucket storage Open this page in a browser: https://railway.com/deploy/n8n-with-postgres