🚀 How I Deployed n8n on Azure Using Docker: A Step-by-Step Guide
As a fan of automation and low-code tools, I’ve been exploring n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform that’s incredibly powerful and flexible. Recently, I decided to host n8n on Microsoft Azure using a Docker container—and I’m sharing the process here to help fellow developers and tech enthusiasts do the same.
🧭 Why Azure + Docker?
Azure App Service offers a clean and scalable way to deploy containerized applications. By using Docker, I get full control over the environment and dependencies, while Azure handles the infrastructure, scaling, and security.
🛠️ Step-by-Step: Hosting n8n on Azure Web App (Container)
Step 1: Create a Web App on Azure
Start by logging into the Azure Portal and creating a new Web App:
- Choose:
- Subscription and Resource Group
- Name: e.g.,
n8n-container-app - Publish: Docker Container
- Operating System: Linux
- Region: Select your preferred region
This sets up the foundation for your containerized deployment.
Step 2: Configure Docker Container Settings
In the Docker tab of the Web App setup:
- Image Source:
https://docker.n8n.io - Image and Tag:
n8nio/n8n - Leave the startup command blank unless you have custom needs.
This tells Azure to pull the official n8n image from Docker Hub.
Step 3: Set Environment Variables
Stop App services.
To secure and configure your n8n instance, head to:
Web App > Configuration > Application Settings, and add:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
WEBSITES_ENABLE_APP_SERVICE_STORAGE |
true |
GENERIC_TIMEZONE |
yourTimeZone |
N8N_PROTOCOL |
https |
WEBHOOK_URL |
https://<your-app-name>.azurewebsites.net |
N8N_HOST |
<your-app-name>.azurewebsites.net |
N8N_PORT |
5678 |
Step 4: Restart and Launch
Once everything is configured:
- Restart the Web App from the Azure Portal
- Visit your app’s URL:
https://<your-app-name>.azurewebsites.net - Log in using the credentials you set
You should now see the sleek n8n workflow editor, ready to automate your world!
🧩 Final Thoughts
Deploying n8n on Azure using Docker is surprisingly smooth once you get the hang of it. This setup gives you the flexibility of containers with the scalability of Azure—perfect for building robust automation workflows.
Full Guide YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lJrndpchAMo
A Big Credit to Muhamad Ali Ridho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFJXATuWvKI&ab_channel=MuhamadAliRidho%7CAI%26ngoprek
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