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| description: A suggested learning path to get started with n8n through tutorials, courses, and step-by-step guides. |
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| This guide outlines a series of tutorials and resources designed to get you started with n8n. |
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| It's not necessary to complete all items listed to start using n8n. Use this as a reference to navigate to the most relevant parts of the documentation and other resources according to your needs. |
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| ## Join the community |
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| n8n has an active community where you can get and offer help. Connect, share, and learn with other n8n users: |
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| - [Ask questions](https://community.n8n.io/t/readme-welcome-to-the-n8n-community/44381){:target=_blank .external-link} and [make feature requests](https://community.n8n.io/c/feature-requests){:target=_blank .external-link} in the Community Forum. |
| - [Report bugs](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/issues){:target=_blank .external-link} and [contribute](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md){:target=_blank .external-link} on GitHub. |
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| ## Set up your n8n |
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| If you don't have an account yet, sign up to a [free trial on n8n Cloud](https://app.n8n.cloud/register){:target=_blank .external-link} or install n8n's community edition with [Docker](/hosting/installation/docker.md) (recommended) or [npm](/hosting/installation/npm.md). See [Choose your n8n](/choose-n8n.md) for more details. |
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| ## Try it out |
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| Start with the quickstart guides to help you get up and running with building basic workflows. |
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| - [A very quick quickstart](/try-it-out/quickstart.md) |
| - [A longer introduction](/try-it-out/tutorial-first-workflow.md) |
| - [Build an AI workflow in n8n](/advanced-ai/intro-tutorial.md) |
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| ## Structured Courses |
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| n8n offers two sets of courses. |
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| ### Video courses |
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| Learn key concepts and n8n features, while building examples as you go. |
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| - The [Beginner](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlET0GsrLUL59YbxstZE71WszP3pVnZfI){:target=_blank .external-link} course covers the basics of n8n. |
| - The [Advanced](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlET0GsrLUL5bxmx5c1H1Ms_OtOPYZIEG){:target=_blank .external-link} course covers more complex workflows, more technical nodes, and enterprise features |
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| ### Text courses |
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| Build more complex workflows while learning key concepts along the way. Earn a badge and an avatar in your community profile. |
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| - [Level 1: Beginner Course](https://blog.n8n.io/announcing-the-n8n-certification-course-for-beginners-level-1/){:target=_blank .external-link} |
| - [Level 2: Intermediate Course](https://blog.n8n.io/announcing-course-level-two/){:target=_blank .external-link} |
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| ## Self-hosting n8n |
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| Explore various [self-hosting options in n8n](/hosting/index.md). If you’re not sure where to start, these are two popular options: |
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| - [Hosting n8n on DigitalOcean](/hosting/installation/server-setups/digital-ocean.md) |
| - [Hosting n8n on Amazon Web Services](/hosting/installation/server-setups/aws.md) |
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| ## Build a node |
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| If you can't find a node for a specific app or a service, you can build a node yourself and share with the community. See what others have built on [npm website](https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=keywords:n8n-community-node-package){:target=_blank .external-link}. |
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| - [Build a declarative-style node](/integrations/creating-nodes/build/declarative-style-node.md) |
| - [Learn how to build your own n8n nodes (Youtube Video)](https://www.youtube.com/live/OI6zHJ56eW0?si=SMD7L1J5fZ2mf79W){:target=_blank .external-link} |
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| ## Stay updated |
| - Follow new features and bug fixes in the [Release Notes](/release-notes.md) |
| - Follow n8n on socials: [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/n8n_io){:target=_blank .external-link}, [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/vWwMVThRta){:target=_blank .external-link}, [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/n8n/){:target=_blank .external-link}, [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@n8n-io){:target=_blank .external-link} |
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