Migrate n8n from SQLite to PostgreSQL on DigitalOcean
Move a self-hosted n8n instance from SQLite to DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL with a planned cutover, restricted database access, and a recovery test.
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Workflow Automation
Automation patterns with recovery, observability, and human review in mind—turn repeated work into dependable flows without hiding failure modes.
Turn repeated work into a dependable flow.
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Run a Private n8n Server and Test the Restore
Deploy n8n on a DigitalOcean Droplet, limit access, back up encrypted data to private Spaces storage, and test a restore before a failure turns into an emergency.