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# Self-hosting n8n

This section provides guidance on setting up self-hosted n8n. All self-hosted installations use the same core product. Without a license key, n8n runs as the free Community edition. Adding a Business or Enterprise license key enables those editions.

See [Community edition features](/hosting/community-edition-features.md) for a list of available features. 

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- __Installation and server setups__

	Install n8n on any platform using npm or Docker. Or follow our guides to popular hosting platforms.

	[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Docker installation guide](/hosting/installation/docker.md)

- __Configuration__

	Learn how to configure n8n with environment variables.

	[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Environment Variables](/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/index.md)

- __Users and authentication__

	Choose and set up user authentication for your n8n instance.

	[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Authentication](/hosting/configuration/user-management-self-hosted.md)

- __Scaling__

	Manage data, modes, and processes to keep n8n running smoothly at scale.

	[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Scaling](/hosting/scaling/queue-mode.md)

- __Securing n8n__

	Secure your n8n instance by setting up SSL, SSO, or 2FA or blocking or opting out of some data collection or features.

	[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Securing n8n guide](/hosting/securing/overview.md)

- __Starter kits__

	New to n8n or AI? Try our Self-hosted AI Starter Kit. Curated by n8n, it combines the self-hosted n8n platform with compatible AI products and components to get you started building self-hosted AI workflows.

	[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Starter kits](/hosting/starter-kits/ai-starter-kit.md)

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