docker volume create n8n_data

Category: n8n & Workflow Automation

docker volume create n8n_data

Create the n8n data volume

Creates the named Docker volume that persists n8n's .n8n folder, which holds the SQLite database, encryption key, and settings. The official install flow creates this volume first, then mounts it into the container. Without it, every container recreation wipes your workflows and credentials.
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