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Want to upgrade your n8n instance the smart way using Portainer? This step-by-step guide shows you how to safely update your n8n container without losing your data or disrupting your automation workflows.

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🔧 Steps to Upgrade n8n Using Portainer

1. Check if an Update is Needed
   • Log into your n8n instance.
   • Look at the bottom-left of the screen — if you see a present 🎁 icon labeled “Update”, an upgrade is available.
2. Log Into Your Localhost
   • Open your browser and navigate to your local Portainer instance.
3. Access Portainer
   • Enter your Portainer login and password.
4. Open Your Environment
   • Select the environment that contains your n8n container.
5. Go to Containers Section
   • Navigate to the “Containers” section in the left-hand menu.
6. Find Your n8n Container
   • Locate your primary n8n container in the list.
7. Recreate the Container
   • Click on your n8n container and choose the “Recreate” option.
8. Enable Image Re-pull
   • When prompted, make sure to select “Pull latest image” (or “Re-pull”).
9. Wait for the Upgrade to Complete
   • If everything is configured correctly, Portainer will pull the latest image from the official n8n Docker repository and install it.
10. Container Auto-Restarts

• After the update, Portainer will automatically restart your container.

11. Verify the Upgrade

• Log back into your n8n instance.
• You should now see the latest version running — upgrade complete!