I am new on n8n. where to start my journey?

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I am new on n8n. How to start? Where to start my Journey?

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Please share your workflow

(Select the nodes on your canvas and use the keyboard shortcuts CMD+C/CTRL+C and CMD+V/CTRL+V to copy and paste the workflow.)

Share the output returned by the last node

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Hey @Zeeshan_Akbar welcome to the community.

If you are looking for where to start from, Here are some YouTube channels I often watched when I started learning n8n:

That said, I’d suggest starting with the needs around you, like identifying tasks that feel boring or repetitive. Once you’ve got a clear list of those needs, you can look for relevant tutorials to tackle them more purposefully.

Also, I’ve created a free plugin that can help you learn and build n8n workflows faster. Feel free to give it a try:

You can use it with your own API key and the free tier provided by Gemini.
Good luck!

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Hello @Zeeshan_Akbar, welcome! :waving_hand:

Best way to start is:

  1. Spin up n8n — easiest is n8n cloud (no setup needed). If you prefer local, you can use Docker or the desktop app.

  2. Play with a simple workflow:

    • Use a Trigger node (like Webhook or Schedule)

    • Add a Set node to create some sample data

    • Send it somewhere fun like Slack, Telegram, or Email

  3. Once you get the basics, check the docs and the template library for ready-made examples you can import.

Start small, get one workflow working end to end, then build from there. That’s the fastest way to learn.

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