How to Use n8n for FREE (with Docker)

About this video

David gives a short, step-by-step method for self-hosting n8n for free using Docker. First, go to the Docker Desktop website, download the version right for you and install it; after installing you will probably have to restart your machine, and on Windows you should enable WSL, or Windows Subsystem for Linux, if asked. Launch Docker Desktop, accept the service agreement and skip making an account. Then open the Start menu, type CMD and open Command Prompt, and type exactly, all lowercase, docker volume create n8n_data, then press Enter — success is shown by seeing n8n_data. A second command, which like the first can be copied from the video description, is then run, and after a few moments Docker is started. You then copy and paste a link into a new browser window to access n8n, create your account, and land on the dashboard, where you can create your first automation by clicking Create Workflow in the top right.

Key takeaways

• Install Docker Desktop first, restart if prompted, and enable WSL on Windows if asked
• Launch Docker Desktop, accept the service agreement, and skip creating an account
• Create persistent storage from Command Prompt with the exact lowercase command docker volume create n8n_data
• Run the second command from the description, then open the provided link in a browser to reach n8n
• Create your n8n account and start from the dashboard by clicking Create Workflow in the top right

Episode details: published October 2, 2025 · 1:48 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are Kevin Stratvert’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.

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