How to Self-Host n8n in 2025 (SECURITY UPDATES!)

In this video, I break down the entire process of setting up your own secure, self-hosted N8N environment on DigitalOcean—no fluff, just clear, actionable steps. Ditch expensive platforms like MAKE. and take control of your automation workflows with a cost-effective, flexible solution. n8n self hosting on Digital Ocean docs: https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/server-setups/digital-ocean/ Resources: Website: https://www.flireo.com Members Platform: https://members.flireo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesper-rietbergen-b2b751264/ Detailed description: - How to create a new DigitalOcean account and deploy a secure Ubuntu droplet with Docker. - Essential security practices including configuring SSH keys, setting up backups, and using Fail2Ban to protect against brute-force attacks. - How to configure DNS, clone the N8N repository, edit Docker Compose and Caddy files, and finally set up N8N in your browser. - A peek into Freo's tech stack and an introduction to our partner programs if you're interested in working with us. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Video Overview 01:54 – Creating a DigitalOcean Account 03:03 – Setting Up Your Droplet 04:59 – Configuring Security and Backups 11:38 – Creating and Managing Users 15:14 – Cloning the Repository and Setting Up Docker 17:04 – Configuring DNS and Final Steps 21:37 – Security Features for DigitalOcean Hosting 23:05 – Configuring Environment Variables for N8N 25:32 – Editing Docker Compose and Caddy Files 29:17 – Setting Up N8N in Your Browser 31:52 – Enhancing Security with Fail2Ban 38:05 – Partnering with Flireo 40:46 – Outro If you’re ready to build a secure, efficient N8N setup that puts you in full control of your automations, then this video is for you. Hit Like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you have any questions. Let’s build something amazing together! #aiagents #n8n #digitalocean #agencyautomation #aaa