N8N Self-Hosted: Your Instance, Our Management

Get all the benefits of a self-hosted N8N instance — full control, no execution limits, data in your custody — without having to manage servers. lui.cx takes care of the entire infrastructure for you.

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What is it N8N Self-Hosted?

N8N self-hosted, or self-hosted N8N, means running your own instance of N8N on a dedicated server, instead of using the official n8n.io cloud service. As N8N is open-source software, anyone can install it on their own server and use it without the limitations of cloud plans.

When you choose the self-hosted model, your data is in your full custody. All workflows, API credentials, execution logs and processed data remain on your server, without passing through third-party infrastructure. This is essential for companies that deal with sensitive data or that need to comply with data protection regulations such as LGPD.

However, hosting N8N yourself requires technical knowledge: Linux server configuration, Docker, PostgreSQL database, reverse proxy, SSL certificates, monitoring and backups. This is where the lui.cx comes in — we offer managed self-hosted N8N, where you get all the benefits of self-hosting without any of the operational complexity.

Advantages of N8N Self-Hosted vs. N8N Cloud

The official N8N Cloud offers convenience, but comes with significant limitations in terms of cost, control, and flexibility. See why the self-hosted model is the preferred choice for professionals and companies:

Feature	Self-Hosted (lui.cx)	N8N Cloud
Monthly executions	Unlimited	Limited by plan
Data custody	Your data, your server	On n8n.io servers
Community Nodes	Free installation	Restricted
Environment variables	Full control	Limited
LGPD Compliance	Total control	Data abroad
Monthly cost (intense use)	From R$150	US$50+ (R$300+)
Support in Portuguese	Yes	English only

For those using N8N with medium to high execution volume, the self-hosted model managed by lui.cx is significantly more economical. While N8N Cloud charges for additional executions — and prices scale quickly in dollars — at lui.cx you pay a fixed amount in reais with unlimited executions.

Furthermore, with self-hosted you have the freedom to install any community node, configure custom webhooks, integrate with internal APIs and maintain full control over the execution environment.

Like lui.cx manages your instance

Our managed self-hosted N8N service covers all infrastructure layers, so you can focus exclusively on creating automations. See what we do for you:

1. Automated Provisioning

When you sign up, your N8N instance is automatically created on a dedicated VPS. We configure the operating system, Docker, PostgreSQL database, Nginx reverse proxy and all necessary dependencies. You receive access data within minutes and can start working immediately.

2. Security and SSL Certificates

We set up your custom domain with a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, automatically renewed. The server's firewall is configured to allow only the necessary ports, and we keep the operating system's security updates up to date.

3. Backups and Recovery

We perform automatic daily backups of your complete instance: workflows, credentials, database and configurations. If necessary, we can restore your instance to any available backup point, ensuring the continuity of your operations.

4. Monitoring and Availability

We monitor the health of your server and N8N instance continuously. If we detect any anomalies — high CPU, memory or disk usage, or if the N8N service stops responding — we act proactively to resolve it before it impacts your automations.

5. N8N Updates

We keep your instance updated with the latest versions of N8N, applying security patches and new features. Updates are made within planned maintenance windows, with prior backup, to minimize any risk.

Specifications Techniques

Each self-hosted N8N instance on lui.cx runs in an environment optimized for performance and security. Check out the technical details of our infrastructure:

Infrastructure

Dedicated VPS with exclusive CPU and RAM
High-speed NVMe SSD storage
Network with generous bandwidth
Dedicated IP (Advanced and Plus plans)

Software Stack

N8N (latest version, updated regularly)
PostgreSQL as database (not SQLite)
Docker for isolation and portability
Nginx as a reverse proxy with SSL

Security

Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate (HTTPS)
UFW firewall configured
Fail2ban for brute force protection
Automatic OS security updates

Availability

Automatic daily backups
Continuous uptime monitoring
Automatic restart in case of failure
99.5%+ availability SLA

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