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🚀 Step-by-Step Guide to Install & Run n8n Locally

n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool 🔄. Follow this guide to set it up and run it locally on your system.

🛠 1. Install NVM (Node Version Manager)

🔗 Download NVM for Windows

  • Download the latest nvm-setup.exe
  • Install with default settings
  • Verify installation in CMD:
nvm version

📦 2. Install Node.js (Latest LTS via NVM)

  • Install the latest LTS Node.js:
nvm install 18.20.4

(or replace with the latest LTS from Node.js Downloads)

  • Switch to it:
nvm use 18.20.4
  • Verify installation:
node -v
npm -v

🔑 3. Run Command Prompt as Administrator

  • Search for cmd → Right-click → Run as administrator

⚡ 4. Install n8n Globally

npm install -g n8n

▶️ 5. Start n8n

n8n

👤 6. Sign Up / Sign In

  • Create an account or log in
  • Enter your email → receive a license key

🔐 7. Activate License

  • Paste the license key when prompted

🛠 8. Fix License Activation Error (if any)

n8n license:clear
n8n start

🎉 9. Done!

Now n8n is ready to use for free at 👉 http://localhost:5678 🚀

📌 Summary

✅ Install NVM ✅ Install Node.js LTS ✅ Install n8n ✅ Run & Activate License ✅ Fix errors if needed