Problem Description
I’m experiencing an activation error when trying to set up my n8n instance on a new hosting platform. The error message is:
“Activation failed
Activation key has already been used on this instance”
Migration History
I have migrated my n8n setup multiple times across different platforms:
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First: Railway (self-hosted)
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Second: n8n Cloud (official cloud service)
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Current: Hostinger (self-hosted)
Each migration was necessary due to various technical and cost considerations.
What I’ve Tried
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Used a completely different email address for getting new verification code
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Created a fresh n8n installation on Hostinger
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The error persists regardless of the email used
Technical Details
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Current Platform: Hostinger (self-hosted)
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n8n Version: [the newest version]
Could you please help resolve this activation issue? I believe the problem is related to the activation key being flagged as “already used” due to my previous installations on Railway and n8n Cloud.
Would it be possible to:
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Reset the activation status for my account
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Issue a new activation key if needed
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Clear any instance conflicts in your system
I have all my workflow backups and am ready to start fresh if necessary, but I need to resolve this licensing issue first.
Thank you for your assistance!