Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides a reliable and scalable infrastructure to host automation tools like n8n. Deploying n8n on GCP allows users to leverage Google’s cloud services for seamless workflow automation and integration with other cloud resources.
Before deploying n8n on GCP, ensure you have the following:
A Google Cloud Platform (GCP) account with billing enabled
Google Cloud SDK installed and authenticated
A Virtual Machine (VM) instance to run n8n
(Optional) Docker for containerized deployment
Log in to GCP Console - Go to Google Cloud Console
Create a Virtual Machine
Connect to the VM
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y nodejs npm
Install n8n Globally
npm install -g n8n
Run n8n
n8n
Access n8n in Browser
If you prefer using Docker:
Install Docker sudo apt install -y docker.io
Run n8n in a Docker Container
docker run -it --rm -p 5678:5678 -v ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n n8nio/n8n
Access n8n via Browser
Visit http://<your-vm-external-ip>:5678
Step 4: Exposing n8n to the Public Internet
To make n8n accessible from anywhere:
Set Up a Firewall Rule:
Go to VPC network > Firewall rules
Create a rule to allow traffic on port 5678
Set Source IP ranges to 0.0.0.0/0 (or restrict to specific IPs)
Assign a Static External IP Address:
Go to VPC network > External IP addresses
Reserve a new static IP and attach it to your VM
Secure with SSL/TLS:
Use Google Managed SSL Certificates or set up Let's Encrypt
Now that n8n is running, you can:
Hosting n8n on GCP enables a powerful automation setup with scalability and flexibility. Whether using a Virtual Machine or Docker, GCP ensures seamless integration with cloud resources for workflow automation.
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