n8nproservices Cloud

User Guide

Complete guide to get started with n8n SaaS Platform

1. Creating Your Account

Step 1: Navigate to the registration page by clicking "Sign up" from the homepage.

Registration Page

Step 2: Fill in the registration form with the following information:

  • Email: Your valid email address (used for login and notifications)
  • Password: Strong password (minimum 8 characters)
  • Confirm Password: Re-enter your password

Step 3: Click the "Create Account" button to submit your registration.

Note: By default, all new accounts are assigned the Free tier with the following limits:

  • 1 environment
  • Unlimited workflow executions

1.1 Email Verification

Step 1: After registration, you'll see a verification message. Check your email inbox for a verification email.

Email Verification Message

⚠️ Important: If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. The email should arrive within a few minutes.

Step 2: Open the verification email and click the verification link.

Step 3: You'll be redirected to a confirmation page. Your account is now verified and ready to use.

2. Logging In

Step 1: Navigate to the login page.

Login Page

Step 2: Enter your credentials:

  • Email: The email you registered with
  • Password: Your account password

Step 3: Click "Sign In" to access your dashboard.

💡 Forgot Password? Click the "Forgot Password" link to reset your password via email.

3. Creating an n8n Instance

Step 1: From your dashboard, click the "+ Create Service" button.

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[Dashboard Create Service Button Screenshot]

Step 2: Select "n8n Workflow Automation" from the available service templates.

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Service Template Selection

Step 3: Configure your n8n instance:

  • Service Name: Enter a unique name (lowercase, hyphens allowed, e.g., "my-workflow")
  • Description: Optional description of your instance

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[Service Configuration Form Screenshot]

Step 4: Click "Create Service" button.

Step 5: Wait for the instance to be provisioned. You'll see a loading screen with status updates.

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[Creating Instance Loading Screen Screenshot]

💡 Auto-Setup: Your n8n instance is automatically configured with an owner account using your email. You'll be logged in automatically when you access it.

4. Accessing Your Instance

Step 1: Once your instance status shows "Running", click the "Open" button from your dashboard.

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[Dashboard Running Instance Screenshot]

Step 2: You'll see an authentication screen. The system will securely authenticate you.

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[Authentication Screen Screenshot]

Step 3: You'll be automatically redirected to your n8n workflow editor.

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[n8n Workflow Editor Screenshot]

Success! You're now ready to create workflows. Start by clicking the "+" button to add your first node.

5. Managing Your Instance

Viewing Instance Details:

  • Click on any service name in your dashboard to view full details
  • See status, creation date, and resource information
  • Monitor real-time status updates

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[Service Details Page Screenshot]

Understanding Instance Status:

  • Provisioning: Instance is being created
  • Running: Instance is active and accessible
  • Failed: Instance encountered an error

6. Deleting an Instance

Step 1: Navigate to the service details page by clicking on the service name.

Step 2: Scroll down to the "Danger Zone" section.

Step 3: Click the "Delete Service" button.

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[Delete Service Section Screenshot]

Step 4: Confirm deletion in the popup dialog.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting an instance is permanent. All workflows, executions, and data will be lost. This action cannot be undone.

7. Troubleshooting

Email verification email not received

  • Check your spam/junk folder
  • Wait a few minutes for email delivery
  • Verify you entered the correct email address
  • Try requesting a new verification email

Instance stuck in "Provisioning" status

  • Wait 2-3 minutes for provisioning to complete
  • Refresh the dashboard page to check status
  • If stuck for more than 5 minutes, delete and recreate the instance

Cannot access n8n instance after clicking "Open"

  • Ensure the instance status is "Running"
  • Check that your browser allows popups from this site
  • Wait a few seconds after instance creation before accessing
  • Try refreshing the authentication page

Service name validation error

  • Use only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens
  • Start and end with alphanumeric characters
  • Keep name between 3-30 characters
  • Avoid using reserved names or special characters

Tier limit reached

  • Free tier allows 1 environment only
  • Delete existing instances before creating new ones
  • Contact support to upgrade your tier for more environments

Need More Help? If your issue persists, please contact support with your service name and a description of the problem.

Last updated: December 2025