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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