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Complete Guide: How to Self-Host n8n on Render Using Docker (Free, Zero Cost) + Keep Instance Always Active

This video delivers a streamlined, zero-cost deployment framework for hosting n8n using its official Docker image on Renderโ€™s free tier. Additionally, it includes a proactive keep-alive mechanism to mitigate Renderโ€™s idle-sleep limitations, ensuring continuous uptime for your automation workflows.

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๐Ÿš€ Step 1: Create a New Project on Render


๐Ÿงฑ Step 2: Add a Web Service


๐Ÿ”— Step 3: Copy Your n8n Public URL


โš™๏ธ Step 4: Configure Environment Variables


โฑ๏ธ Step 5: Keep Your n8n Instance Active

๐Ÿ Final Result

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