Hey everyone, I’m having a hard time getting n8n to work on Heroku. I’m not a tech expert, so I need some easy-to-follow advice.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
- Made a new Heroku app called heroku-app01
- Set up the Procfile with different commands to start n8n
- Checked if n8n was in the package.json file
- Looked at the Heroku logs and saw an error about n8n not being found
- Tried restarting the app a few times
- Tested n8n on my computer and it worked fine
The main problem is when I go to my Heroku app URL, I just see “There’s nothing here, yet.” I’ve tried changing the Procfile and restarting, but nothing seems to work.
Can someone please give me step-by-step instructions on how to fix this? Remember, I’m not a coder, so please keep it simple. Thanks!
Hey Isaac, I feel your frustration. Deploying n8n on Heroku can be tricky. Have you considered using Docker? It simplified the process for me big time. Here’s what worked:
- Create a Dockerfile in your project root
- Add the official n8n image
- Set up a docker-compose.yml file
- Push to Heroku’s container registry
The beauty is, it handles most of the environment setup for you. Plus, it’s more consistent across different systems. If you’re not familiar with Docker, there are some great beginner-friendly tutorials out there.
Also, double-check your Heroku stack. Sometimes, switching to a different stack (like heroku-20) can resolve compatibility issues. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need more detailed guidance!
hey Isaac, sounds like a pain! had similar trouble with heroku before. have u tried using the heroku-n8n buildpack? it’s made specifically for n8n deployments. just add it to ur app settings and redeploy. might solve ur issue without much hassle. lmk if u need more help!
I encountered a similar issue when deploying n8n on Heroku. One crucial step often overlooked is setting the correct environment variables. Ensure you’ve set NODE_ENV to production and N8N_PORT to match Heroku’s assigned port. Additionally, check if you’ve configured the database URL correctly. Heroku typically provides this as a config var. If you’re using PostgreSQL, make sure to add the appropriate add-on. Lastly, double-check your Procfile command. It should be something like ‘web: n8n start’. If these steps don’t resolve the issue, consider reviewing Heroku’s documentation specifically for Node.js deployments, as n8n is built on Node.