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n8n Managed Hosting, Workflow Development and Operations

WZ-IT plans, installs and operates n8n as managed hosting, in your cloud or on premises. Depending on the target design, we also provide migration, secure network and identity integration, monitoring, backups, updates, integrations and further development.

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Cloud Wolke HerausforderungServer NachhaltigkeitIT Beratung Service Consulting SoforthilfeTimo Wevelsiep Robin ZinsExperten für Innovation Migration AWSHetzner Hosting zuverlässig

Companies worldwide trust WZ-IT

  • Stadtwerke Brühl
  • DGHO e.V.
  • ABCO Water Systems
  • Golem.de
  • EVADXB
  • nextGYM
  • AInergy
  • ml&s
  • Odiseo Solutions
  • Annota
  • ARGE
  • SweetConnect GmbH
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  • CORGOS
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  • Keymate
  • Paritel
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  • Millenium
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About the technology

About n8n

n8n is a self-hostable fair-code platform for automating business processes. A visual editor combines standard nodes, APIs and custom code into traceable workflows.

For production use, we install n8n in your cloud, data centre or another hosting environment controlled by your organisation. WZ-IT manages the database, queue, secrets, updates, backups, monitoring and ongoing operations.

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Features

  • Visual Workflow Editor

    Build your workflows using an intuitive drag & drop interface where each node represents a single process step.

  • Extensive Integrations

    Connect n8n to cloud services and internal systems through existing nodes, APIs and custom extensions.

  • AI Agents

    Integrate artificial intelligence into your workflows to optimize and automate processes.

  • Powerful Debugging Tools

    Monitor every step of your workflow with built-in debugging tools and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

  • Diverse Triggers

    Every process starts with a trigger. Use available app event triggers, schedule runs with a cron job, or kick off with a chat. Webhooks let you trigger workflows for nested setups.

  • Fall back to Code

    The interface won’t limit you. Use the code node to write custom transformations in JavaScript or Python. On self-hosted instances, add npm packages and leverage expressions for dynamic parameters.

Licence

Licensing Notice

The self-hostable n8n Community Edition is governed by the Sustainable Use License. For managed hosting, Enterprise capabilities or other usage models, we assess the required vendor agreement and can include it in the proposal. We provide managed hosting, installation, configuration, workflow development, monitoring, backups and ongoing operations within the agreed licensing and operations scope.

Operations beyond installation

Operate n8n as a reliable automation platform

Production n8n operations involve more than a container. We combine runtime, database, execution model, secrets, monitoring and connected systems into a controlled platform in your cloud or on-premises environment.

  • Workflow platform

    n8n runtime, database and configuration are deployed reproducibly and updated in a controlled process.

  • Executions and queues

    Concurrency, workers, retry behaviour and retention follow workflow volume and criticality.

  • Integrations and secrets

    APIs, webhooks, internal networks and credentials are connected with explicit permissions.

  • Operations and observability

    Monitoring, backups, updates and incident processes protect the technical platform.

Area

Who owns which part?

We clearly separate platform operations, workflow logic and business approval.

AreaResponsibilityScope and boundaries
Architecture and deploymentWZ-ITTarget design, networking, TLS, database, queue model and reproducible deployment.
n8n runtime and updatesWZ-ITMaintenance of the agreed instance, including controlled updates and the technical baseline.
Monitoring and backupsWZ-ITTechnical monitoring, alerting and backup of the agreed platform components.
Workflows and error pathsSharedWZ-IT builds or reviews workflows; the customer supplies business rules and escalation requirements.
Credentials and target systemsSharedWZ-IT integrates systems; the customer provides approved accounts, APIs and permissions.
Business approvals and dataCustomerLegal basis, approval processes, data quality and the consequences of automated decisions remain a business responsibility.
Custom nodes and middlewareOptional WZ-IT serviceCustom nodes, APIs and transformation services can be delivered as a separate development module.

Infrastructure, integration and operations

n8n as part of your infrastructure

We do more than provide an application. WZ-IT designs the technical architecture, integrates network and identity, operates the agreed scope and develops integrations when the standard product is not enough.

Architecture and migration

Sizing, target environment, data transfer, cutover and recovery are resolved before production operations.

  • On-Premise

    In your data center: Installation on bare-metal, VM or Docker · Integration with existing Active Directory/LDAP

  • Cloud Installation

    AWS, Azure, Hetzner & more: Installation on AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner · Terraform/IaC setup (optional) · Kubernetes or Docker Compose · Capacity and scaling design

  • Enterprise Setup

    Advanced architecture after technical and licence assessment: HA and recovery design where supported by the application and edition · Logging according to feature set and edition · Custom security policies

Network and identity

SSO, secure access, internal systems and existing security components are integrated appropriately.

  • VPN Access

    WireGuard, NetBird, Tailscale, Headscale, OpenVPN, Cloudflare Tunnel · Easy client setup for all devices

  • SSO Integration

    Directly or through an upstream identity layer

  • Multi-Factor Auth

    Depends on application, edition and identity provider

  • Firewall & Hardening

    Fail2Ban, Rate Limiting, IP Whitelisting

Monitoring and service level

Updates, backups, technical monitoring and response paths follow a transparent operational scope.

  • 24/7 proactive monitoring

  • Updates and patches

    CVE and security-advisory monitoring for the operating system and managed application, regular updates, and priority deployment of available patches for critical vulnerabilities

  • Daily backup with 7-day retention

  • Personal technical contact

Integration and development

APIs, automation and custom extensions can be delivered beyond basic deployment.

  • REST API & Credentials

    The n8n REST API enables programmatic access to workflows, executions, and credentials. We use it for workflow deployments via CI/CD, monitoring integrations, and multi-tenant setups with dynamic workflow provisioning.

  • Webhook & Trigger Nodes

    Every workflow can be triggered via webhook. We develop custom trigger nodes that react to events from your internal systems - database changes, message queues (RabbitMQ, Redis), or file system events.

  • Custom Nodes (TypeScript)

    Custom nodes in TypeScript extend n8n with any functionality. We develop nodes for internal APIs, legacy systems (SOAP, FTP, proprietary protocols), or complex transformations that can't be mapped in the standard UI.

Full-service installation with no hidden costs

What the n8n setup includes

  • Complete installation & configuration
  • SSL certificate & reverse proxy setup
  • Backup strategy & disaster recovery
  • Performance optimization & tuning
  • Security hardening following OWASP
  • Monitoring & logging setup
  • Documentation & best practices
  • Administrator training (remote)
  • 30 days email support included
  • Dedicated contact person
  • Optional integration: LDAP/AD, SSO, MFA
  • Update strategy & patch management setup

The exact scope depends on the application, edition, infrastructure and criticality. Vendor licences and non-standard components are quoted separately.

Use Cases

Using n8n in your organisation

  • Workflow Automation

    Automation of business processes and integrations between apps with visual workflows

  • AI Agent Orchestration

    Orchestration of AI agents and LLM workflows with OpenAI, Claude, Mistral and more

  • API Integration

    Connection of over 400 apps and services without code - from CRMs to databases

  • Data Synchronization

    Automatic data synchronization between different systems in real-time

  • Custom Automation

    Advanced workflows with custom code (JavaScript/Python) for complex requirements

  • Reporting & Analytics

    Automated reports and data analysis pipelines for business intelligence

Concrete Use Cases

n8n Development & Integration

n8n bridges no-code automation and custom development. When the 400+ built-in nodes aren't enough, we develop custom ones - with full access to Node.js and TypeScript.

Custom Nodes for Internal APIs

Problem

Your internal systems (ERP, PIM, legacy databases) aren't in n8n's node library. Manually configuring HTTP requests for every action is error-prone.

Solution

We develop typed custom nodes with clean UI: dropdown selection for actions, auto-complete for fields, integrated documentation. Built once, usable by any team member.

Central Error-Handling Middleware

Problem

Errors in workflows are handled inconsistently. Some workflows log, some send emails, some do nothing. Debugging is difficult.

Solution

A central error handling architecture: every workflow sends errors to an error handler workflow. This decides based on severity whether to log, alert, or escalate. Includes retry logic and dead letter queue.

Multi-Tenant Workflow Platform

Problem

You want to provide n8n as an internal automation platform for multiple departments or customers - with isolation and self-service.

Solution

Multi-tenant setup with separate workspaces, RBAC via Keycloak/Authentik, and automatic workflow provisioning via API. Each tenant only sees their workflows, credentials remain isolated.

Hosting & operations

Plan the operating scope and costs for n8n

We combine the right compute size with ongoing operations, backups, monitoring and a service level appropriate for the criticality of n8n. High availability and recovery targets are designed separately where needed.

Price after technical assessmentIndividual proposalA clearly defined operating scope instead of an opaque hosting flat fee.

Hosting for n8n in Germany: GDPR-compliant operations

  • Sizing based on users, load profile and target architecture
  • Dedicated resources matched to the application
  • German provider, German data centres, no US clouds
  • ISO 27001-certified and BSI C5-attested data centres
  • CVE and security-advisory monitoring for the operating system and managed application, regular updates, and priority deployment of available patches for critical vulnerabilities
  • Central collection of agreed system and operations logs with immutable retention
  • 24/7 proactive monitoring
  • Backup and recovery based on the agreed architecture
  • Five clearly separated service levels
  • 24/7 P1 response with Production or Critical
  • Personal technical contact
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All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses. All on-premises options

Other options

Bring Your Own Infrastructure

Installation on Your Infrastructure

Installation on your own infrastructure · On-premise or in your cloud · Control over data location and access · Custom configuration · Complete documentation · Initial setup & configuration · Optional support and maintenance contract

Price on request, plus optional support & maintenanceRequest a proposal →On-premises option

Run n8n on hardware at your organisation

As an alternative to managed hosting in the data centre, WZ-IT provides the hardware, configures n8n, and handles hardening, monitoring, updates, backup and technical support. Access can be limited to the internal network or enabled through VPN and existing identities.

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Sizing and deployment

Size n8n by executions and criticality

Workflow count alone is not decisive. Runtime, concurrency, payload size, webhook peaks and external limits determine the architecture.

Starting-point guidance
Usage scenarioTechnical starting pointKey factors
A few internal workflows and schedulesS or M, PostgreSQLSuitable for moderate execution volumes without high concurrency.
Business processes with webhooks and several teamsM or L, PostgreSQL, separate backupsExecution history, payloads and peak load are assessed in advance.
Queue mode with multiple workersCustom architectureRedis, worker scaling, idempotency and error paths must be designed together.
Business-critical automationCustom architectureRedundancy, recovery, staging, approvals and dependencies on target systems are essential.
  • The proposal separates infrastructure, managed operations, workflow development and any required n8n licences. Queue mode, multiple workers and special integrations are priced against the actual use case.

Sizing and deployment

n8n hosting and managed operations in your environment

n8n runs in an environment under your control; WZ-IT designs the hosting architecture, installation and managed operations. The usage model, edition and any required vendor licence are assessed before deployment.

  • New dedicated hosting environment

    WZ-IT designs a cloud environment assigned to your organisation and manages deployment, backups, monitoring and the agreed service level.

  • Existing cloud account

    Managed operations in your account at Hetzner, AWS, Azure or another agreed provider.

  • On-premises

    Integration with your data centre, virtualisation and existing operations processes.

  • Hybrid integration

    n8n runs in your controlled environment and reaches internal and external systems through defined connections.

Target architecture

Connect n8n securely to internal and external systems

The platform often sits between particularly sensitive systems. We therefore design entry points, identities, secrets and execution data as one architecture.

Users and triggers

Teams, schedules, webhooks and events from source systems.

Reverse proxy and network

TLS, access paths, firewall rules and optional private access through NetBird or VPN.

Identities and secrets

SSO where licensed, directory services, roles, service accounts, emergency access and controlled credential storage.

n8n runtime

Editor, webhook processes, workers and defined error and retry logic.

PostgreSQL and execution data

Persistence, retention and backup of workflow and execution data.

Queues and workers

Optional Redis-based queue mode for separated or scaled execution.

APIs and target systems

ERP, CRM, databases, message queues, AI services and internal applications.

Before production, we document data flows, permissions, error paths and the boundaries of automated processing.

Role in the overall system

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Maintain the application

Support custom code and integrations

Keep custom extensions, interfaces and dependencies controlled, updated and supportable.

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Connect users, sites and systems

Add identity-based access and private network paths as a separate operational layer.

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Assess Section 203 requirements separately

For professional secrecy holders, define contractual, access and infrastructure requirements in a dedicated operating model.

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Questions about n8n operations and integration

Answers about licensing, operations, scaling and responsibilities.

Knowledge

More about n8n

Tutorials & guides

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Reviews & projects

Client feedback and projects worldwide

WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.
Steve KirchnerManaging Director, nextGYM GmbH
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International

Built in Germany's Ruhr Valley. Running worldwide.

WZ-IT designs, develops and operates infrastructure and software for clients in Germany and internationally. We deliver projects remotely and continue supporting them in ongoing operations after go-live.

Selected projects

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  • Integrate a local AI solution
  • Modernize your legacy software
  • Cut cloud cost - up to −81%
  • Build a high-availability Proxmox cluster
  • Virtualize with Managed Proxmox
  • Design an open-source AI architecture
  • Get collaboration fully managed
  • Ship your prototype to production
  • Connect sites and clusters securely

Hosting & operations

Enquire about hosting and operations for n8n

Briefly describe the current state and objective for n8n. We assess infrastructure, integration, and ongoing operations.

  • Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
  • An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
  • Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI

No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.

Email[email protected]Phone+49 2922 875068
Timo and Robin, founders of WZ-IT

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WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.
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