n8n is a powerful open-source workflow automation tool. This guide walks you through how to install n8n locally on a Windows machine using Docker and ngrok.

 Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

1. Install Docker Desktop

Download and install Docker Desktop for Windows from the official Docker website:
https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/
After installation, make sure Docker is running correctly.

2. Run the n8n Docker Container

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run the following command to start n8n:

docker run -it --rm \
  -p 5678:5678 \
  -v ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n \
  n8nio/n8n

This will start n8n locally and bind it to port 5678.

3. Access n8n in the Browser

Visit http://localhost:5678 in your web browser to open the n8n UI.

4. Create an ngrok Account

Go to ngrok.com, sign up, and get your auth token.
Download and install ngrok on your Windows system.

5. Configure and Run ngrok

Connect your account:

ngrok config add-authtoken YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN

Then start the tunnel:

ngrok http 5678

This will give you a public URL you can use to access n8n remotely.

6. Final Test

Check the ngrok URL in your browser to confirm that n8n is accessible over the internet.

Tutorial Videos:

• English: Watch on YouTube
• Arabic: مشاهدة على يوتيوب

Once set up, you can begin building workflows, automating tasks, and integrating your favorite services — all from your local machine.