Hey everyone,
I’m having a real headache trying to get n8n up and running on Heroku. I’ve tried a bunch of things but nothing seems to work. Here’s what I’ve done so far:
- Made a new Heroku app
- Set up the Procfile with different commands
- Checked my package.json file
- Looked at the Heroku logs
- Restarted the dynos
- Tried a simpler Procfile command
- Tested n8n on my own computer (it works fine there)
The main problem is that when I go to my Heroku app URL, all I see is ‘There’s nothing here, yet.’ The logs show an error saying n8n isn’t found.
I’m not a tech whiz, so I’m pretty lost. Can anyone give me some easy-to-follow steps to fix this? I’d really appreciate any help or advice on what to try next.
Thanks in advance!
I’ve encountered similar issues with Heroku deployments before. One often overlooked step is ensuring the correct Node.js version is specified in your package.json file. Heroku uses this to determine the runtime environment. Try adding an ‘engines’ field with the specific Node version n8n requires. Also, double-check your environment variables in Heroku’s config vars. Missing or incorrect values can cause silent failures. If you’re still stuck, consider using a Heroku buildpack specifically designed for n8n. These often include pre-configured settings that can resolve common deployment issues. Hope this helps you get your n8n instance up and running.
hey jackwolf, sounds like a real pain. have u tried clearing ur browser cache? sometimes that can mess with things. also, double-check ur buildpacks in heroku settings. make sure you’ve got the nodejs one. if that don’t work, try deploying from github instead of the heroku CLI. good luck!
I’ve been down this road with Heroku deployments before, and it can be frustrating. One thing that’s helped me is using the Heroku CLI to tail the logs in real-time. Run ‘heroku logs --tail’ in your terminal while you’re trying to start the app. This gives you immediate feedback on what’s going wrong.
Another trick I’ve found useful is to break down the startup process. Try running ‘heroku run bash’ to get into the dyno’s shell, then manually run the commands from your Procfile. This can help pinpoint where things are failing.
Also, make sure your dependencies are all listed correctly in package.json. Sometimes a missing or outdated package can cause silent failures. If all else fails, consider using a pre-configured n8n template for Heroku. These often have the kinks worked out already.
Hang in there - Heroku deployments can be tricky, but once you get it working, it’s smooth sailing!