How to Build Workflows with n8n

Create powerful automation workflows with n8n's visual workflow builder

Intermediate
2-4 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

n8n account or self-hosted
Workflow requirements
Services to connect

What You Will Build

Automated workflows connecting multiple services with triggers and actions

Key Features

Visual builder
400+ integrations
Self-hostable
Code nodes
Error handling

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with .

1

Set up n8n

Create cloud account or install self-hosted

2

Plan your workflow

Map out triggers, actions, and conditions

3

Build the workflow

Connect nodes in the visual editor

4

Add logic

Implement conditions and data transformations

5

Test and activate

Test thoroughly and enable your workflow

Common Mistakes to Avoid

No error handling
Missing test data
Overly complex workflows

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add monitoring
Create sub-workflows
Implement error notifications

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